Spencer Bennett
Tobermory,ON
Summary
Dedicated professional skillful in sample collection, data recording and instrument calibration. Resourceful and adaptable individual with extensive experience developing protocols, conducting fieldwork, and entering and analyzing data to document results for studies. Comfortable handling complex issues and adjusting to rapidly changing conditions. Experienced using power and scientific equipment to complete tasks efficiently and safely. While supervising technicians and students, I provided leadership on proper technique, identification and safety procedures. Knowledgeable and experienced in travel in remote locations by way of boats, ATV, or on foot. Experience in data entry and analysis for various conservation programs, including entering and analyzing data collected in the field in Microsoft excel and ArcGIS Pro. As well as presenting information through scientific reports and PowerPoint presentations
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Resource Management Officer
Bruce Peninsula National Park, Parks Canada
2023.01 - Current
- Led Invasive Species Management Program
- Conducted management activities for over 400 Invasive species Infestations
- Led Forest Health Monitoring Program
- Knowledgeable tree Identification skills in both summer and winter
- Assisted EIMP Monitoring programs (Salamander Monitoring)
- Data entry and analysis using Microsoft excel and ArcGIS Pro
- Prepared presentations and informative documents using Microsoft word and PowerPoint
- Wildfire Response team
- Attended meetings and training sessions to improve skills and learn new policies and procedures.
- Trained and supervised junior technicians in fieldwork settings
- Supported conservation efforts by helping to monitor and assess health of wildlife and habitats.
- Conducted field surveys to collect data on wildlife populations and habitats.
Resource Management Technician
Bruce Peninsula National Park, Parks Canada
2020.04 - 2022.12
- Conducted invasive species management/monitoring using chemical and mechanical control methods
- Assisted with fish sampling methods including Gill and Fyke Nets
- Practical operation of boats on Lake Huron
- Conducted Forest Health Monitoring program
- Conducted Species at Risk Surveys for Population and Distribution Study
- Proficient utilization of ArcGIS Pro and Microsoft (Excel, Word, Powerpoint)
- Data collection, entry, and analysis
- Cooperated with other technicians to develop and test new protocols.
- Developed new protocols and improved existing processes.
Turtle Tracker Volunteer
Turtle Trackers, Bruce Peninsula National Park
2018.05 - 2019.08
- Experience identifying turtle species and nesting habitats
- Protected nesting locations of turtles
- Conducting safe work practices when working near busy roadways
- Maintained clean, neat, and operational facilities to serve program needs.
Resource Conservation Student
Bruce Peninsula National Park,Parks Canada
2018.05 - 2019.08
- Coastal fish sampling
- Inland lake fish sampling
- Larval fish trawls
- Black Bear hair DNA sampling
- Salamander monitoring
- Road mortality surveys
- Invasive species management
- Colonial water bird nest counts
- Supported reforestation efforts by planting trees on land which was previously used for agriculture
Education
Diploma - Fish And Wildlife Conservation Technician
Sault College of Applied Arts And Technology
Sault Ste. Marie, ON2020
Diploma - Natural Environment Technician - Conservation and Management
Sault College of Applied Arts And Technology
Sault Ste. Marie, ON2019
Dual Credit - Environmental Concerns
Georgian College
Owen Sound, ON2017
Secondary School Diploma -
Bruce Peninsula District School
Lions Head, ON2017
Skills
- Operating outdoor equipment including ATV’s, chainsaws, pleasure craft
- Knowledgeable in the identification of noxious weeds and invasive alien species
- Knowledgeable in identification of Flora and Fauna including Fish, Herptiles, Plants, Birds and Mammals
- Experience using fish capture techniques including Fyke netting, Seine netting, and gill netting.
- Experience conducting wildlife management practices and data collection.
- Experience with various management practices of invasive species and their identification
- Experience managing and monitoring restoration activities
- Experience tree planting
- Understanding of scientific equipment including YSI water quality meter, and GPS (Global Positioning System)
- Understanding of Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Excel
- Experience with ArcGIS Pro and ArcMap software
- Experience collecting data and data entry.
- Experience writing/editing technical reports and protocols.
- Exceptional customer service skills
- Collaborating with other members of work team
- Experienced in conducting field studies with other team members.
- Leadership skills from supervising students and leading conservation work
- Participated in team activities such as softball and soccer teams.
- Biked over 500 kilometers during the summer of 2019 as part of a road mortality monitoring program for Bruce Peninsula National Park
- Capable and competent while working in inclement weather conditions or in rough terrain.
- Capable and experienced hiker and outdoors person
- Experienced Canoe and Kayaking skills
- Participated in eight-day voyager camping trip in Algonquin Provincial Park
Certification
- Canada Safety Council ATV Training Certification
- Pleasure Craft Operators Card
- G Class Driver’s License
- Sault College Outdoor Equipment Certification
- Canadian Red Cross Standard First Aid, CPR/AED level C Certification
- Restricted VHF Radio Operators Certificate (Maritime)
- Small Vessel Operator Proficiency
- Chainsaw Operator Certification
- Navigation and Compassing Skills
- Hunting License/Outdoors Card
- Firearms License/PAL
- Exterminator’s License – CORE & Type Forestry
- Exterminator's License – Type Aquatic Vegetation
- Incident Command Systems - 100 Certification
- Small Non-Pleasure Domestic Vessel Basic Safety (SDV-BS) Training
- Parks’ Canada Long Arms Training Certification
- Basic Wildland Fire S131 Certification
Timeline
Resource Management Officer
Bruce Peninsula National Park, Parks Canada
2023.01 - Current
Resource Management Technician
Bruce Peninsula National Park, Parks Canada
2020.04 - 2022.12
Turtle Tracker Volunteer
Turtle Trackers, Bruce Peninsula National Park
2018.05 - 2019.08
Resource Conservation Student
Bruce Peninsula National Park,Parks Canada
2018.05 - 2019.08
Diploma - Fish And Wildlife Conservation Technician
Sault College of Applied Arts And Technology
Diploma - Natural Environment Technician - Conservation and Management
Sault College of Applied Arts And Technology
Dual Credit - Environmental Concerns
Georgian College
Secondary School Diploma -
Bruce Peninsula District School
- Canada Safety Council ATV Training Certification
- Pleasure Craft Operators Card
- G Class Driver’s License
- Sault College Outdoor Equipment Certification
- Canadian Red Cross Standard First Aid, CPR/AED level C Certification
- Restricted VHF Radio Operators Certificate (Maritime)
- Small Vessel Operator Proficiency
- Chainsaw Operator Certification
- Navigation and Compassing Skills
- Hunting License/Outdoors Card
- Firearms License/PAL
- Exterminator’s License – CORE & Type Forestry
- Exterminator's License – Type Aquatic Vegetation
- Incident Command Systems - 100 Certification
- Small Non-Pleasure Domestic Vessel Basic Safety (SDV-BS) Training
- Parks’ Canada Long Arms Training Certification
- Basic Wildland Fire S131 Certification
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