Simaranjit Kaur

Water Pollution Sampler - City of Toronto | Toronto Water - Toronto, ON

(2026-04)

Conduct environmental sampling of stormwater and wastewater systems in accordance with Toronto Water Standard Operating Procedures.
Perform routine field inspections and surveys to support environmental compliance and municipal monitoring programs.
Collect, preserve, document, and transport water and wastewater samples using chain-of-custody procedures.
Operate, calibrate, and maintain field instrumentation to ensure accurate environmental data collection.
Maintain detailed records and manage work activities using the City Work Management System (iPACs).
Coordinate laboratory submissions, sample tracking, and documentation to support regulatory reporting.

Laboratory Technician - Niagara College - Niagara-on-the-Lake, ON

(2024-11)

Prepared and organized equipment and solutions for laboratory experiments, ensuring proper handling of chemicals.
Performed quality assurance assessments through standard tests and verified results for accuracy and precision within laboratory expectations (QA/QC).
Diagnosed and resolved laboratory issues such as equipment malfunctions, contamination, and calibration discrepancies to minimize downtime and maintain accuracy of data.
Conducted routine maintenance of equipment, including cleaning, calibrating, and verifying for optimal performance and data integrity.
Managed chemical inventory and safely handled chemicals according to WHMIS and lab standards to support ongoing research and academic projects.

GIS Student - Ontario Power Generation - St. Catharines, ON

(2025-05 - 2025-08)

Performed data entry, quality assurance, and integration of geospatial information to improve accuracy and consistency across OPG's mapping systems.
Designed and produced professional map layouts and symbology in ArcGIS Pro to support infrastructure management.
Supported the Environmental and Emergency Management teams by creating and updating GIS maps for Emergency Operations Plans (EOPs).
Conducted research and downloaded open-source geospatial datasets to support mapping, loss of life models, and monitoring initiatives.
Strengthened critical thinking and problem-solving skills through spatial data analysis and interpretation.

Preventative Maintenance Field Technician - Service Plus Aquatics - Mississauga, ON

(2021-04 - 2024-08)

Performed chemical tests on pool water; pH, alkalinity, calcium hardness and sanitizer level, and balanced them accordingly.
Identified problems during daily work inspections and addressed concerns.
Completed, organized and documented all paper and electronic documents through the system to inform clients of maintenance completed.
Trained new field technicians in safe handling of chemicals and mechanical protocols.
Maintained meticulous documentation, ensuring all data was recorded accurately for client records and provincial regulations.

Research Assistant - Wilfrid Laurier University - Fort Simpson, NWT

(2023-05 - 2023-09)

Collected frost table, soil moisture, and water samples at the Scotty Creek Research Station for lab analysis and technical reporting.
Monitored landslides activity along the Mackenzie and Liard Rivers through routine field surveys for the town of Fort Simpson.
Regularly downloaded data from MET stations, ensuring accuracy and integrity of lab data.
Indigenous community engagement, spoke to locals, and had traditional knowledge input with scientific data.
Collaborated with faculty and community to discuss research progress, address challenges, and develop innovative solutions to improve research quality.
Presented research findings at meetings and seminars to share and discuss knowledge.
Analyzed quantitative and qualitative data by using statistical software (Excel) and GIS applications to identify patterns and draw conclusions from the collected data.

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