William Woods
Kamloops,BC
Summary
Results-driven environmental consultant with a Bachelor of Science in Natural Resource Science, offering expertise in environmental assessments, project management, and data analysis. Proven ability to build strong relationships with stakeholders and indigenous communities.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Environmental Consultant
Urban Systems
07.2023 - Current
- Responsible for completing a variety of environmental assessments and project planning, which include phase 1 environmental site assessments, environmental impact assessments, hydrometric monitoring, water quality monitoring, environmental overviews, bird surveys, and environmental monitoring for construction projects
- These tasks encompass field data collection, desktop research, and reporting
- Actively working on developing strong working relationships with colleagues, indigenous communities, federal and provincial governments, and municipalities
- Currently in charge of overall project management for the environmental assessment for a hydropower project
- This entails creating work programs, budgeting, coordinating and planning all environmental assessment schedules, study designs, and field visits
- These responsibilities involve various environmental assessments and analyses, such as fish and fish habitat assessments, data analysis and management, reporting, planning, developing assessment study designs for instream flow and ramping studies, coordination, and assistance in creating a development plan, crafting stewardship engagement presentations, engaging in government agency discussions, and training community members.
Environmental Student
Urban Systems
01.2023 - 07.2023
- Assisting on a broad spectrum of projects, encompassing environmental impact assessments, environmental overviews, and construction monitoring
- Actively participating in environmental assessments and reports as part of the preparations for establishing a development plan for a run-of-the-river hydropower project
- Specific assessments related to this project involve overseeing an outmigration monitoring program, conducting fish abundance monitoring, carrying out snorkel surveys, managing hydrometric data collection, overseeing water quality sampling, conducting spawning gravel surveys, and developing study designs for fry outmigration monitoring, as well as a compensation and mitigation offsetting plan.
Jr. Forest Technician
Skeetchestn Natural Resources
05.2021 - 12.2021
- Responsible for daily activities involving reconnaissance (reccee), block-layout, and beetle-probing for Skeetchestn woodland tenures and BCTS licensee blocks
- Engaged in surveying blocks to assess the extent of Douglas-fir beetle infestation and gather species (sp) data
- Responsible for completing FSP checklists and conducting visual impact assessments
- Actively participating in the composition of a proposal aimed at securing grants for the revision of Cultural Heritage protocols to incorporate the expertise of the 17 Secwepemc Bands
- Involved in structural protection, wildfire containment, and hotspot management
- Conducting the collection and analysis of Mule Deer scat with a focus on cortisol levels to ascertain stress levels influenced by the wildfire season.
Education
Bachelor of Science in Natural Resource Science -
Thompson Rivers University
Kamloops, BC12.2022
Environmental Science -
Douglas College
New Westminster, BC12.2019
Skills
- Excel in people-oriented interactions, showcasing exceptional interpersonal and communication skills
- Possess rapid learning abilities and demonstrate diligence in meticulous attention to detail
- Exhibit strong capability to follow complex instructions
- Currently engaged in environmental assessments, data collection, and site plan interpretation
- Efficiently manage time under constraints, having cultivated excellent time management and organizational skills
- Dependable, responsible, flexible, and adaptable in various work scenarios
- Currently involved in project management activities
- Maintain a self-motivated approach and showcase the ability to work independently for extended periods
- Physically fit, capable of working extensively in remote, outdoor environments irrespective of weather conditions
- Technical Skills: MS Office Suite, with experience in ArcGIS, 'R' and RStudio, Minitab, Populus, Avenza Maps, and Fulcrum
Certification
- All-Terrain Vehicle (ATV) Certification – Canada Safety Council (2023)
- Avalanche Skills Training (AST) Level 1 – Avalanche Canada (2024)
- Bear Aware – Worksite Safety (2023)
- CABIN Field Technician – Environment and Climate Change Canada (2023)
- Electrofishing Certification – Natural Resources Training Group (2023)
- Occupational First Aid – Valley First Aid School (Valid until 05/2024)
- Swiftwater Safety Rescue Level 2 Operations – Rescue Canada Resource Group (Valid until 05/2026)
- Class 5 BC Driver's License
Professional Organizations
- Articling Agrologist (A.Ag.), 05/01/23, Present, British Columbia Institute of Agrologists (BCIA)
- Student Biologist (B.I.T), 10/01/22, Present, College of Applied Biologists (CAB)
Volunteer Experience
- British Columbia Institute of Agrologists, Vice-Chair, 11/01/23, Present, Member of the Kamloops branch executive committee for BCIA. Responsibilies include sitting on the executive board for planning, coordination and organization of branch events (AGM and professional development events) and aiding the branch chair and other executive members in their responsibilities to promote BCIA. The position requires the member to hold the chair position the following year.
- Rural eMentoring BC, 10/01/20, 06/01/21, Mentoring high school students from rural communities in British Columbia with their transition to post-secondary institutions. Focusing specifically on their uncertainties about what to expect when transitioning to university and moving to urban environments.
References
References available upon request
Timeline
Environmental Consultant
Urban Systems
07.2023 - Current
Environmental Student
Urban Systems
01.2023 - 07.2023
Jr. Forest Technician
Skeetchestn Natural Resources
05.2021 - 12.2021
Bachelor of Science in Natural Resource Science -
Thompson Rivers University
Environmental Science -
Douglas College
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