Environmental Specialist

Calgary Alberta P3J 4T2 •••••

CAREER OBJECTIVE

To use my expertise in the technical delivery of Health, Safety and Environment, regulatory compliance and environmental management systems in a safe and high quality manner that meets the requirements of the organization as well as the regulatory authorities.

CAREER SUMMARY
Over 4 years Canadian and 6 years overseas experience comprising Health, Safety and Environment, remediation of air, water and soil quality, supervisory, inspections and investigation, compliance monitoring and auditing, environmental regulatory affairs, project coordination and management, liaising with internal and external stakeholders including professional, government agencies, First Nations, public, industry and consultants.

HIGHLIGHTS OF QUALIFICATIONS

A Canadian citizen with over ••••• years of experience in the field of environmental profession
Masters of Science in Analytical Chemistry and Bachelor of Science in Industrial Chemistry
Adequate knowledge of provincial and federal regulations interpretation
Adequate knowledge of OHSAS •••••, ISO •••••
Canadian Certified Environmental Professional, Chartered Chemist of Ontario

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE


Environmental Protection Officer / Environmental Assessment Officer: Ministry of Environment, Surrey, British Columbia December ••••• to March •••••

Provided environmental protection technical assessments for major Projects such as Vancouver Airport Fuel Delivery and Upper Lillooet Hydro under the British Columbia (BC) Environmental Assessment Act, BC Environmental Management Act, BC Reviewable Projects Regulation and Environmental Protection Divisions Application Information Requirements
Conducted routine facility inspection and sampling of industrial effluents and wastewater for physical and chemical analyses and advocated for the Ministry of Environment environmental protection values
Facilitated stakeholders engagement such as regulatory agencies, First Nations, consultants, and public in the review of major projects for Health, Safety and Environmental related issues in the issuance of Environmental Assessment Certificate




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Relevant Experience Continued:

Project Analyst, Executive Project Office: Ministry of Northern Development, Mines and Forestry, Thunder Bay, ON ••••• March ••••• to September •••••

Conducted a high profile mining research project on the Natural Resource Management Planning, Environment, Resources and Land (PERL) whose draft was presented by the Deputy Minister of Northern Development and Mines at the Kananaskis Mines & Energy Ministries Conference in July •••••

Project Assistant, Solid Waste Management: The Regional Municipality of York, Newmarket, ON March ••••• to January •••••
Processed and secured Certificate of Approval amendment with a saving cost of $7,•••••:•••••
for the York Regions Household Hazardous Waste Depots
Conducted routine inspections and raised employee health and safety awareness
Conducted a pilot project on used cooking oil, liaised with consultants and government officials

Environmental Scientist: SNC-Lavalin, Toronto, ON ••••• March ••••• to February •••••

Sampled potable water and groundwater for chemical and microbiological analyses
Sampled for Ribonucleic acid (RNA) parameters such as total heterotrophic plate count, Iron/sulphate reducing bacteria, dissolved Iron (Fe) and Manganese (Mn), Nitrate ions (NO•••••), Sulphate ions (SO•••••), Phosphorus (P), alkalinity, Methane (CH4), pH and Conductivity
Conducted biostimulation monitoring such as Carbon dioxide (CO2), Oxygen (O2) headspace using a Multi Rae IR, Dissolved Oxygen (DO), Conductivity, Oxidation-Reduction Potential (ORP), pH and temperature using Horiba, Fe using HACH kit
Established and maintained an effective system of communication within the company on all related HSE matters and conducted HSE auditing periodically
Led HSE meetings and regularly reviewed Job Safety Analysis before the start of daily work
Participated actively and supervised remediation of 1,•••••m3 and 2,•••••m3 of Polychlorinated biphenyl (PCB) and Petroleum hydrocarbon (PHC) contaminated site areas at Northern Ontario
Supervised contractors in the field during peroxide injection into wells for remediation program and ensured their adequate safety

Environmental Consultant: Atom Electroplating Ltd., Scarborough, ON July ••••• to December •••••

Prepared and submitted P2 (Pollution Prevention) Plan to the regulatory bodies
Compiled contingency plan which helped to raise employee health and safety awareness
Liaised with City of Toronto and Ministry of the Environment
Compiled, analyzed data, and prepared HSE reports for submission to the management

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Relevant Experience Continued:

Senior Environmental Scientist: Ministry of Environment, Ogun State, Nigeria
July ••••• to July •••••

Participated in the environmental assessment of many projects such as reclamation of petroleum contaminated site and engaged multi-stakeholder committees on the Environmental Assessment Process
Worked closely with various companies in the development of a cost effective and vibrant Environmental Management System and supervised implementation of Environmental Management Plan
Represented the Ministry on all related HSE matters and coordinated and led incident investigations and site audits/reviews within the region
Conducted inspections on industrial facilities and sampled air, water and soil for analyses
Reviewed and processed proponents application for permits and approvals under the Ministrys regulations
Conducted seasonal sampling program to assess potential use of natural groundwater discharge from West African Portland Cement Company quarry operations for community water supply

PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS

Canadian Certified Environmental Professional (CCEP) ••••• to present
Member of Association of the Chemical Profession of Ontario (ACPO) ••••• to present


EDUCATION

Certificate in Quality Assurance
Seneca College, Toronto, Canada •••••

Master of Science in Analytical Chemistry, •••••World Education Services Evaluation
University of Ibadan, Nigeria •••••

Bachelor of Science in Industrial Chemistry, •••••World Education Service Evaluation
University of Ibadan, Nigeria •••••

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT COURSES AND TRAINING

Regional Municipality of York ••••• •••••
Customer Service Core Competency, Defensive Driving, Edocs Level 1, WHMIS Full Course, OHS Act Overview, Respect and Diversity in the Workplace for Staff

SNC-Lavalin ••••• •••••
Supervisor Training, Shell ••••• life saving rules and implementation, Trenching safety, Basics of fall protection, Construction Health and safety, Accident Investigation, Confined Spaces Awareness, Transportation of Dangerous Goods Training certificate, WHMIS, Standard First Aid and CPR level C and Petroleum Orientation Safety Training

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Professional Development Courses and Training Continued:

University of Toronto ••••• •••••
Risk Assessment, Environmental Law, Environmental Project Management and Ecological
Modelling
Michael Morgan Consulting
Industrial / Oilfield Health, Safety and Environment •••••

REFERENCES
Available Upon Request
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