Julie Vaillancourt
Jindabyne,NSW
Summary
Versatile Environmental Professional eager to apply in-depth knowledge and skills honed across 5 years in the industry. Competent in sampling techniques and monitoring compliance. Comfortable with conducting inspections, producing reports and strives to build strong long-lasting relationships with clients and colleagues.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Environmental Technician
Wildtracks
10.2023 - Current
- Constructing Snowies Alpine Stage 4 walking track in Kosciuszko National Park (NSW).
- Restoring Gwongoorool track in Lamington National Park (QLD).
- Collaborating with Rangers to minimize environmental impacts.
- Implementing erosion control measures along trails and cleaning up debris.
- Working around helicopters and assisting with traffic control
- Operating excavator and skidsteer to safely move step rocks and pavers
Working Holiday
Multiple Employers
01.2020 - 01.2023
- Worked on various construction sites as a labourer and tree planter.
Environmental Compliance Officer Lead
Savanta Consulting DIDO
01.2018 - 01.2020
- Monitored construction activities on 300 MW wind farm while coordinating a team of environmental officers.
- Conducted daily inspections which included monitoring erosion and sediment control, dewatering activities, and wildlife relocation.
- Completed weekly report writing, acted as a First Nation/Indigenous community liaison, and conducted ecological surveys.
- Worked collaboratively with contractors on application of regulations, policies and controls to mitigate risk of ecological destruction.
GIS Technician
EXP Services
01.2017 - 01.2018
- Assisted with topographic surveys (oil & gas, residential, civil, mining).
- Assisted with processing data sets using Civil3D.
- Used Geographic Information Systems technology and equipment to produce monthly reports for mining clients.
Water Resource Technician
Rideau Valley Conservation Authority
01.2016 - 09.2016
- Conducted water sampling on over 50 lakes and rivers, working both independently and with other team members.
- Conduct stream surveys, benthic invertebrate sampling, and fish surveys.
- Used and maintained water quality sampling probes, boats, and electro-fishing equipment.
Park Ranger
Ontario Provincial Parks
01.2015 - 09.2015
- Responsible for maintaining grasslands, roads, and campsites.
- Interacted pleasantly with visitors and promoted park rules, regulations, and safety measures to educate and inform.
- Maintained park equipment (mowers, saws, power tools).
Environmental Monitor
Temagami Lakes Association
04.2014 - 09.2014
- Collected water samples at over 80 locations on Lake Temagami.
- Measured values including acidity, temperature, depth, conductivity, dissolved oxygen, and turbidity.
- Conducted drinking water bacterial analyses.
- Other tasks included organizing data, report writing, and community outreach.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Environmental Science And Geomatics
Carleton University
Ottawa, Canada05.2017
Skills
- Computer skills: proficient in Adobe programs, Microsoft, ArcGIS Pro, Civil3D, QGIS, TBC, R, ERDAS Imagine
- Environmental Inspections
- Field data collection
- Report writing and data management
- Highly capable in 4WD-ing and towing
- Communicating via radio
- Water sampling and instrument calibration
- GIS data analysis and cartography using ArcGIS Pro
- Confident in operating various power tools and heavy machinery
- Familiar with work in extreme weather and remote areas
- Working around aircrafts
- Heavy lifting
Certification
- Current NSW and New Zealand manual driver's license
- First AID and CPR Certified (2023)
- Poisonous snake Handling Training Canada (2019)
- Recreational Skipper's Ticket Canada (>2000 hours logged)
- South Australian Construction White Card (2020)
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
French
Professional Working
Spanish
Elementary
Volunteer
Tangaroa Blue (Western Australia) - Assisted marine debris clean ups and data collection.
Timeline
Environmental Technician
Wildtracks
10.2023 - Current
Working Holiday
Multiple Employers
01.2020 - 01.2023
Environmental Compliance Officer Lead
Savanta Consulting DIDO
01.2018 - 01.2020
GIS Technician
EXP Services
01.2017 - 01.2018
Water Resource Technician
Rideau Valley Conservation Authority
01.2016 - 09.2016
Park Ranger
Ontario Provincial Parks
01.2015 - 09.2015
Environmental Monitor
Temagami Lakes Association
04.2014 - 09.2014
Bachelor of Science - Environmental Science And Geomatics
Carleton University
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