Erin Wieler

47 Pincarrow Road
Winnipeg, MB R3Y 1E3
erin.wieler@gmail.com
(204) 292-4504
Highlights of Qualifications
• Very comfortable working in the outdoors, under varying conditions
• Team player with great communication, organization and interpersonal skills
• Dedicated student with a GPA of 3.7

Education
Bachelor of Environmental Studies (Major, Co-op) University of Manitoba 2016 – Present
Area of Specialization: Conservation and Biodiversity

Relevant Courses
The Chordates Intro to Arctic System Science
Principles of Ecology Microeconomic Principles
Environmental Science - Concepts & Issues Basic Statistical Analysis 1&2
Biology Principles and Themes Physical & Human Geography
Biological Diversity, Function & Interaction Environmental Economics

Academic Accomplishments and Awards

• Dean’s Honour List (Fall 2017)
• NSERC USRA recipient (Spring 2018)

Related Skills
Environmental Knowledge
• Experience identifying species in a laboratory setting through the use of taxonomic keys as well as
in a field setting through participation in a mentored duck hunt
• Educated on Manitoba’s parks and protected areas and their influence on the protection of wildlife
through environmental courses that considered biosphere reserves, wildlife corridor development,
and species at risk management
• Studied physical geography including specific topics such as soil erosion, weather and climate, and
natural hazards
• Knowledgeable about components of ecosystems including invasive species, keystone species and
food web dynamics through coursework that studied biological interactions with emphasis on
specific case studies
• Familiar with the study of cladistics and using phylogenetic trees to trace ancestry in species
through course work and related laboratories
• Educated on anatomy of many animal species from the cellular level to bones, muscles and organ
systems through course work in the biological sciences as well as participating in a white-tailed
deer necropsy

Field Readiness
• Demonstrated accurate data collection, observational and analytical skills in laboratory settings
while preforming experiments as well as analyzing results
• Instructed children ages 7-18 in outdoor education skills related to sports, boating and wilderness
survival while employed at an overnight camp.
• Worked effectively to meet assignment deadlines when under pressure
 • Comfortable being outdoors for long periods of time and in varying conditions due to spending
summers working outdoors at Red Rock Bible Camp as well as camping, hiking and boating for
leisure
• Assisted in the organization and leadership of weekend campouts for campers including meal prep
and planning outdoor activities for large groups
• Able to statistically analyze data to find significant trends acquired through course work in basic
statistics
• Able to live in remote locations and in close quarters with other team members without conflict as
a result of working at on overnight camp for many months at a time

Interpersonal Skills
• Took initiative in leading, supporting and mentoring new staff members while employed at camp.
• Effectively applied organizing and planning skills to manage coursework, employment and
volunteering.
• Mentored new restaurant staff members in procedures, customer relations, and accurate billing
while working as a server.
• Assisted teachers in conversational English instruction, lead activities and provided individual as
well as general classroom support for international students.
• Demonstrated superior time management and organizational skills while serving multiple tables in
a busy restaurant.
• Handled cash and credit card payments accurately, while monitoring inventory and meeting a high
level of customer satisfaction in the retail industry.

Employment and Volunteer Chronology

Server Clay Oven 1600 Kenaston Blvd Oct 2016 - Dec 2017
Counsellor Red Rock Bible Camp Rennie, MB Summers of 2014 - 2017
Retail Party Stuff 1765 Kenaston Blvd. Sept 2014 - June 2015
Associate
Language Pembina Trails School Division 181 Henlow Bay July, 2013
Facilitator
Volunteer Red Rock Bible Camp Rennie, MB April & May, 2016
Staff
Child Care Fort Garry MB Church 1771 Pembina Hwy. 2013 - 2017

Professional Activities and Certifications

Manitoba Environmental Industries Association – Student Chapter Member, Jan. 2018
Participated in Delta Waterfowl mentored duck hunt
Participated in white-tailed deer necropsy demonstration
Participated in a Manitoba nocturnal owl survey
Swimming Level 10
Valid Drivers License