Shelby Lepine
About Shelby Lepine
Shelby Lepine is a Conservation Technician at Ducks Unlimited Canada, where she has worked since 2021. She holds a Diploma in Recreation Fish and Wildlife Technology from Selkirk College and a Bachelor's degree in Ecological Restoration from the British Columbia Institute of Technology.
Work at Ducks Unlimited Canada
Shelby Lepine has been employed as a Conservation Technician at Ducks Unlimited Canada since 2021. Based in Williams Lake, British Columbia, she has contributed to various conservation projects in the Cariboo Chilcotin and Nechako regions. Her responsibilities include conducting breeding and brood surveys, which are essential for monitoring wildlife populations. Additionally, she inspects and cleans dams, weirs, and drop structures, ensuring that these critical infrastructures function effectively to support wetland conservation efforts.
Education and Expertise
Shelby Lepine holds a Diploma in Recreation Fish and Wildlife Technology from Selkirk College, where she studied from 2015 to 2017. She furthered her education at the British Columbia Institute of Technology, earning a Bachelor's degree in Ecological Restoration from 2018 to 2021. This educational background provides her with a solid foundation in conservation practices and ecological management, which she applies in her current role at Ducks Unlimited Canada.
Background in Forestry and Firefighting
Before her current position, Shelby Lepine worked as a Treeplanter at Celtic Reforestation from 2016 to 2018 in Prince George, British Columbia. This role involved planting trees to support reforestation efforts. Additionally, she served as a Wildland Firefighter Crew Boss for Southern Aspect LTD for five months in 2018 in Nelson, BC. These experiences have equipped her with practical skills in land management and emergency response in natural environments.