Nicolette Peters

Environmental Coordinator; Conservation and Wildlife Biologist

Email - Nicolette.Errin.Peters@gmail.com
Contact - (506) 609-4190

SUMMARY

I am an energetic, self-motivated individual with experience in environmental management and a passion for
conservation and animal welfare. My goal is to use my skills to drive progress toward a more environmentally
conscious world. I have a sound knowledge of both international and Canadian environmental policy as well as a
functional understanding of processes and systems for delivering strong business practices. I am a strong
communicator and experienced in working with multiple levels of business and management.

EXPERIENCE

Environmental Coordinator
Atlantic Towing

February 2014 September 2015 | New Brunswick, Canada

Atlantic Towing, a division of J.D. Irving, Limited, provides customized marine transportation solutions to high-profile
companies in a variety of industries. Its primary operations include: Barge Charter; Cargo Shipping; Harbour and
Coastal Towage, and Offshore Support Services to major Oil and Gas companies in Canada and abroad. I currently work
as the Environmental Coordinator responsible for establishing and maintaining an effective program for environmental
management for both marine and land based operations. My responsibilities include:

Building and maintaining the ISO 14001 Environmental Management System.

Managing all environmental plans, programs and initiatives (Waste Management, Energy Efficiency, Wildlife
Protection and Emergency Response).
Monitoring and ensuring compliance with current international, federal and local policies and regulations.
Oversight of Risk Management through environmental impact assessments (EIAs) and incident investigation.
Developing measures to address the companys Significant Environmental Aspects (marine pollution prevention,
Solid and Hazardous Waste Management, fuel and energy consumption, invasive species and air emissions).
Reviewing documents on current and emerging issues and providing technical and strategic advice.
Tracking and analysing data on fuel consumption, engine hours and emissions; calculating vessel fuel and energy
efficiency and production of harmful air emissions (NOx, SOx, PM, GHGs).
Reviewing and measuring environmental performance against performance criteria and best practices.
Measuring and developing environmental performance metrics (sustainability index, KPIs) as well as reviewing best
practices.
Assisting in internal and external auditing.
Liaising with subject matter experts and consultants on Green tools and technologies.

Accomplishments:

Established processes to monitor the companys Environmental Performance and assess subsequent objectives and
actions.
Created a legal register for monitoring and maintaining legal requirements and regulations, leveraging leading
technology solutions such as Microsoft Sharepoint and Intelex.
Developed the Waste Management Plans and Pollution Contingency Plans.
Created numerous protocols, practices and projects to minimise environmental impacts.
Aligned the company with Sustainable Saint John, a local organization committed to promoting sustainable
practices through collaborative community engagement.

SKILLS AND TRAINING

ISO 14001 Environmental Management System Training

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Intelex Management Systems Training

Incident Management Training
WHMIS and Transportation of Dangerous Goods Training (Danatec)
NS5 Asset Management Software Training
Advanced Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint
Sharepoint Training (Portal design)
First Aid CPR Trained

OTHER WORK EXPERIENCE

Office Administration and Expediting - Western Process Controls - Feb 2013 Sept 2013
Head waitress/assistant manager - Zebras African Restaurant - Jan 2008 Dec 2012
Administration Assistant/Temporary office roles - Robert Half (Office Team) - Jul 2012 Sep 2013
Occupational Health & Safety and Human Resources Assistant - TES Electrical - Aug 2011 April 2012
Childrens fitness instructor - My Gym Western Australia - Jun 2009 Dec 2009

EDUCATION

Bachelor of Science (BSc) Conservation and Wildlife Biology

Murdoch University

2008 2012 | Perth, Western Australia

Majored in Conservation and Wildlife Biology with a focus on ecology and protection of biodiversity. Topics covered
and skills acquired in my program include:

Preparing scientific papers, reports, presentations and research proposals

Conducting Environmental Impact Assessments (EIAs)
Ecosystem survey and monitoring (sampling, data collection, reporting)
Using software to track and report data
Conservation practices and techniques (resource management, reintroductions, translocation, etc.)
Habitat ecology; plant and animal biology (genetics, toxicology, systematics and morphologies, etc.)
Field work in Southwest of Australia Ecoregion (one of the Earths biodiversity hotspots)

Certificate 4 in Documentary Studies

The Film and Television Institute of WA
2007 2008 | Perth, Western Australia

High School Graduate

Santa Maria College
2002 2006 | Perth, Western Australia

REFERENCES

Don Shepherd (Saint John, N.B.)

Director of Technology and Development - Atlantic Towing Ltd
Phone: (506) 633-5437

Email: Shepherd.Donald@atlantictowing.com

Bill Adams (Saint John, N.B.)

Quality Health Safety Security Environmental Management Consultant
Phone: (506) 977-3766

Email: Billcat@Rogers.com

Doug MacAskill (Saint John, N.B.)

Vice President of Information Technology - J.D. Irving Ltd
Phone: (506) 634-2493

Email: Macaskill.Doug@jdirving.com

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