Candice Scott
About Candice Scott
Candice Scott is an Environmental Officer with the Government of Canada since 2021, based in Ottawa. She has extensive experience in environmental science, research, and teaching, holding a Bachelor of Science in Environmental Science and currently pursuing an MSc in Bioenvironmental Monitoring and Assessment.
Work at Government of Canada
Candice Scott has been serving as an Environmental Officer at the Government of Canada since 2021. In this role, she is based in Ottawa, Ontario, and focuses on reviewing potential impacts to socio-economic factors and Indigenous/Treaty rights for projects under the Impact Assessment Act and the Canadian Environmental Assessment Act. Prior to her current position, she worked as an Assessment Clerk from 2018 to 2021 in Sudbury, Ontario, where she gained experience in handling confidential information and meeting deadlines in government operations.
Education and Expertise
Candice Scott is currently pursuing a Master of Science in Bioenvironmental Monitoring and Assessment at Trent University. She holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Environmental Science from Laurentian University, where she studied from 2013 to 2019. Additionally, she completed a certificate in Geographic Information Systems (GIS), which complements her double major in Environmental Science and Geography. Her educational background equips her with the knowledge and skills necessary for her roles in environmental assessment and research.
Background
Candice Scott has a diverse professional background in environmental science and research. She worked as an Environmental Scientist at Laurentian University from 2016 to 2018, where she contributed to various environmental projects. In 2018, she briefly served as a Research Assistant at the Ontario Ministry of Energy, Northern Development and Mines, focusing on the impact of climate change on permafrost soils. Additionally, she has experience in retail, having worked as a Retail Associate at Urban Planet Fashion from 2010 to 2016.
Achievements
Throughout her career, Candice Scott has been involved in significant research initiatives, including climate change adaptation projects in First Nations communities in Northern Ontario. She has utilized satellite imagery and GIS to research the effects of climate change on permafrost soils in the Hudson Bay Lowlands. Furthermore, she has effectively communicated her research findings to various stakeholders, including the general public and Indigenous leaders, through written reports and presentations.