Alex Chaikine
About Alex Chaikine
Alex Chaikine is a Senior Environmental Assessment Specialist at the Government of Canada, with over 20 years of experience in environmental assessment and project management across various regions, including Canada, Russia, and Southeast Asia.
Work at Government of Canada
Alex Chaikine has been serving as a Senior Environmental Assessment Specialist at the Government of Canada since 2019. In this role, he is based in Iqaluit, Nunavut, Canada. His responsibilities include conducting environmental assessments and ensuring compliance with environmental regulations. His tenure at the Government of Canada has lasted for five years, during which he has contributed to various environmental initiatives.
Previous Experience in Environmental Assessment
Prior to his current position, Alex Chaikine worked at the Government of Nunavut as an Environmental Assessment Specialist from 2018 to 2019. He also held significant roles at Stantec, where he was a Senior Project Manager and Associate from 2013 to 2014, and a Senior Environmental Planner and Associate from 2007 to 2012. His experience spans multiple sectors, including oil and gas, where he managed multimillion-dollar Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) projects in Alberta.
International Experience and Consulting
Alex Chaikine has extensive international experience, having worked as a Senior Consultant for the Asian Development Bank (ADB) from 2014 to 2018. His consulting work involved environmental assessments across various countries, including Bangladesh, the Philippines, Mongolia, and Indonesia. He also served as a Waste Management Coordinator at Sakhalin Energy from 2004 to 2007, where he was involved in waste management activities for major oil and gas development projects.
Educational Background in Physics
Alex Chaikine holds a PhD in Physics from the Institute of Metal Physics of the Russian Academy of Sciences, where he studied from 1982 to 1986. He also earned a Bachelor of Science in Physics from Urals State University, completing his studies from 1973 to 1978. His educational background provides a strong foundation for his work in environmental science and assessment.
Achievements in Environmental Management
Throughout his career, Alex Chaikine has developed comprehensive waste management strategies and conducted training programs for waste segregation and storage. He has also conducted environmental safeguards work for the UNDP during the Rohingya crisis, focusing on environmental assessment and management of ozone-depleting substances. His work has contributed to improved environmental practices in various sectors.