Kyle Swanson BA, PG (GIS)

519-998-3686 | kswan93@gmail.com

Profile

Kyle Swanson is an enthusiastic and dedicated professional looking to begin his career and excel in the
field of geosciences and conservation. He completed his undergraduate degree in Environmental Studies
at Wilfrid Laurier University and a post-graduate diploma in GIS-Geospatial Management from Niagara
College. He is currently pursuing a designation as a Professional Geoscientist (P.Geo.) within the
Association of Professional Geoscientists, specifically in geomorphology and GIS. He gathered experience
conducting field work, data entry, collecting water samples, channel cross-sections, geomorphic surveys,
and protocols under the Canadian Aquatic Biomonitoring Network (CABIN). This is where he also learned
to create effective presentations and reports from collected and analyzed information, specifically in the
field of Environmental Sciences and Geography.

Education

Post Graduate Diploma in GIS: Geospatial Management Class of 2017

Niagara College Niagara on the Lake, ON
Applied Thesis Project: Fluvial Geomorphic Assessment and Thermal Analysis of Effingham
Branch of the Twelve Mile Creek.
Key Courses: Surveying and Geospatial Data Development, Spatial Analysis and Spatial Statistics,
Advanced Programming for GIS, Geodatabases, CAD and GIS, Geospatial Models in Visualization

Bachelor of Arts in Honours Environmental Studies Class of 2016

Wilfrid Laurier University Waterloo, ON
Key courses: Fluvial Geomorphology, Environmental Impact Assessment, Wildlife and Land
Resource Management, Geomorphology and Soils, Atmosphere and Hydrosphere, Hydrology,
Field and Lab Techniques, Coastal Processes and Landforms, Geographic Information Systems

Work Experience

Project Technician
Trout Unlimited Canada & Niagara Restoration Council May 2017- Present
Cumulate past projects in Upper Twelve Mile Creek watershed to develop a stream restoration
plan, and identify key locations in need of rehabilitation.
Perform electrofishing, benthic, and various water sampling.
Develop online web-based map for chapter use of collected spatial data and website display.
Set-up of bench marks for future geomorphic assessment surveys.
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Work Experience - continued

GIS Analyst (Academic Position)

Trout Unlimited Canada & Niagara College October 2016-June 2017
Perform Geomorphic Survey of study area using survey equipment for use in future Brook Trout
habitat restoration.
Analyze collected water and air temperatures of study area to understand thermal regime and its
effects on the local brook trout populations.
Construct high quality maps displaying area topography, temperature analysis, as well as
geomorphic condition of study channel.
Develop high quality reports to be used by Trout Unlimited and its partners for future restoration
projects.

Membership Services Representative

World Gym Canada June 2014 Present
Accommodated customers in purchasing gym membership as well as gym amenities.
Assisted and resolved concerns and question from gym members with high level of customer
service.
Collected sensitive information under confidence as well as collected funds owed to World Gym.

Parks Representative- Summer Position May 2015 Sept 2016

Customer Services Department City of Cambridge
Maintained and improved Parks through landscaping and regular maintenance.
Performed upkeep in Sports Field to maintain high quality facilities.
Monitored and assessed equipment, and performed equipment repair when necessary.

Instructional Assistant Marker

Wilfrid Laurier University January 2016 April 2016
Assist Geography 101 Lab Instructor and Professor with marking of Labs, Assignment and
Midterms.
Comprehensively evaluate written answers to assess students understanding of course material.

Water Mitigation Technician

First on Site Restoration May 2013- June 2014
Assisted in Mitigation of floods in homes and businesses as well as the restoration.
Performed content manipulation of furniture and various construction materials.
Aided in demolition and construction for company clients.
Volunteer Experience and Activities

Community Outreach Volunteer

Trout Unlimited Canada- Niagara Chapter October 2016- Present
Aided in public education of Trout Unlimited goals, as well as the importance of Canadas cold
water resources.

GIS Ambassador
Esri Canada October 2016- Present
Delivered a presentation on the opportunities in the GIS field, as well as previous work done
utilizing Geographic Information Systems to multiple high school classes.

Stream Sampling Volunteer

Rare Charitable Research Reserve May 2016- August 2016
Assisted Field Technician with water sampling and recording quantitative information such as
stream velocity, pH, and dissolved oxygen.

Certifications & Licenses

Electrofishing License:
Class 1

First Aid and CPR

Pleasure Craft License

*References Available Upon Request*