Ben Shearer

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About Ben Shearer

Bachelor of Science, Biology - 2016; Professional Certificate, Data Analytics - ongoing A natural leader with 6 years of applied biology experience. I have applied a biological framework to succeed in industries such as environmental monitoring/conservation, aseptic manufacturing, and plant research (in field and lab settings). I enjoy solving problems using creative and analytical thinking, being a part of a team, and improving efficiencies. Aquatic Experience - Water quality - Plankton hauls - Sediment sampling - Aquatic macrophyte surveys - Benthic (OBBN)- Fisheries - Boat and backpack electrofishing - Gill, trap and fyke netting - Fish rescues/relocations - Turtle monitoring - Hoop net, visual/basking surveys - Radio telemetry, bioacoustics Related and Terrestrial Experience - Pollinators - Sweep net, pan traps - Insect visitation rates - Native and invasive flower id - Canada Goose Management - Beaver Management - Marsh Monitoring Protocol - Bat exit surveys - Bird nest surveys I am currently seeking employment in the Ottawa area or in a remote work capacity.