Kate Ledger

Kate holds a B.Sc. in Geography and Environmental Studies from the University of Victoria and has experience in environmental conservation and geomatics. Kate worked in Resource Conservation for Parks Canada for five years, specializing in Species at Risk monitoring and augmentation, invasive species management, Indigenous knowledge weaving, and geomatics.

Resource Management Officer (Geomatics) at Parks Canada (2025-01 – 2026-04)

• Develop and manage an Indigenous language place names database, documenting meanings, pronunciations, and cultural context while establishing protocols for respectful and appropriate use.
• Design and implement QGIS/QField projects for field data collection (ex. non-native vegetation management, species-at-risk monitoring, trail/infrastructure design).
• Produce maps and spatial products for technical, management, and public audiences. • Contribute to ecological restoration through invasive species removal, rare plant surveys, and volunteer-led projects.

Resource Management Technician at Parks Canada (2023-05 – 2025-01)

• Developed and implemented monitoring protocols for herptile conservation.
• Excavated at-risk turtle nests, incubated eggs, monitored and released hatchlings.
• Trapped turtles in wetlands and inserted PIT tags for monitoring and research.
• Monitored rattlesnake and salamander populations through surveys and data collection.
• Collected, analyzed, and presented ecological data using ArcGIS Pro and Excel.
• Conducted spatial analysis of wildlife-road mortality to inform mitigation strategies.
• Coordinated volunteers for turtle nest protection and stewardship initiatives.

Resource Management Technician at Parks Canada (2022-01 – 2023-04)

• Conducted invasive species removals in Coastal Sand and Garry Oak ecosystems.
• Planted ecologically and culturally significant species with Indigenous stakeholders.
• Organized and facilitated volunteer events and site visits.
• Data management for a Sea Gardens project.

Student Visitor Services Attendant at Parks Canada (2021-05 – 2021-09)

• Provided excellent customer service, wrote permits, and took payments.
• Travelled to remote campsites by boat and performed deckhand duties.
• Worked closely with others to accomplish tasks efficiently and effectively.
• Communicated information about the park, inspired visitors, and enforced rules.

Research & Administrative Assistant at Watershed Watch Salmon Society (2021-10 – 2022-02)

• Digitized and organized documents and records related to salmon-bearing watersheds.

Online Community Manager at The Starfish Canada (2020-06 – 2021-04)

• Created environmental content and visual materials for web and social media.
• Managed engagement analytics and supported online community growth.
• Hosted virtual events focused on environmental justice and equity.

Water Quality Technician & Environmental Steward at Township of Seguin (2018-05 – 2019-08, Seasonal)

• Conducted water quality sampling across 150 lakes using scientific equipment.
• Collected and managed field data using ArcGIS Collector and ArcGIS Online.
• Communicated findings through reports, presentations, and ArcGIS StoryMaps.
• Organized public environmental education events and activities.

Head Beachfront Lifeguard & Swim Instructor at Township of Seguin (2014-06 – 2017-08, Seasonal)

• Supervised employees and provided assistance when needed.
• Created schedules for swim lessons, events, and employees.
• Hosted staff training and provided employees with constructive and positive feedback.
• Responded to emergency incidents with a team.
• Registered participants in swim lessons, including taking payments.

Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) with Distinction in Geography & Environmental Studies (Co-op) – University of Victoria (2016 – 2022)