Desiree Mac Kay
About Desiree Mac Kay
Desiree Mac Kay is a Conservation Program Specialist at Ducks Unlimited Canada, where she has worked since 2019. She has a background in highway design and engineering, having previously worked as a Highway Design Technician at the British Columbia Ministry of Transportation and as an Engineering Technician at TRUE Consulting & Land Surveying.
Work at Ducks Unlimited Canada
Desiree Mac Kay has been serving as a Conservation Program Specialist at Ducks Unlimited Canada since 2019. In this role, she focuses on conservation initiatives aimed at wetland and waterfowl habitat preservation. Her work involves collaboration with various stakeholders to implement effective conservation strategies and programs.
Previous Experience at British Columbia Ministry of Transportation
Prior to her current position, Desiree Mac Kay worked at the British Columbia Ministry of Transportation as a Highway Design Technician from 2015 to 2019. During her tenure in Kamloops, she acted as a Highway Design Representative on multiple projects, overseeing processes from procurement through to construction. Her role involved managing large value contracts with outside consultants for highway design services.
Technical Skills and Equipment Proficiency
Desiree Mac Kay possesses experience in using Trimble and Leika Survey equipment for various surveying tasks. She has transitioned from AutoCAD to Civil 3D for her design projects, demonstrating her adaptability to evolving technology in engineering and design.
Education and Expertise
Desiree Mac Kay studied at Thompson Rivers University from 2008 to 2013, where she focused on Architecture and Engineering. She achieved a degree in Architectural and Engineering Technology, which provided her with a solid foundation in technical skills relevant to her career in conservation and highway design.
Current Role at TRUE Consulting & Land Surveying
Since 2020, Desiree Mac Kay has also been working as an Engineering Technician at TRUE Consulting & Land Surveying in British Columbia. In this position, she continues to apply her technical expertise and project management skills in the field of engineering and land surveying.