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Leif Helmer: MES Dalhousie 1997-1999
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Work, School and Community Service Portfolio. I moved to NS in the late summer of 1997 to pursue graduate studies at the School for Resource and Environmental Studies. Over the course of 2 and a half years I completed a course and thesis-based Master's of Environmental Studies. I was a Teaching Assistant for 1st year environmental studies students, leading weekly workshops, delivering lectures and grading projects and papers. As a Board Member for two years, and on the Wilderness Committee for three years.
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Leif Helmer: BSc(H) Queen's University 1993-97
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Work, School and Community Service Portfolio. BSc(H) Queen's University 1993-97. At Kingston I completed a four year degree in Environmental Science. With a Biology/Geography specialty. While completing my Science degree I was concurrently enrolled in an Education degree, and completed 4 years of preliminary work towards a B.Ed. I opted for grad school at Dal rather than complete the final year of the Education program, but much of the learning and experiences have stayed with me. COUNTY - Petite Riviere...
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Leif Helmer: Welcome
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Work, School and Community Service Portfolio. Thanks for visiting my blog. This is a portfolio that I use to demonstrate the many years that I have worked in the field of education leadership. I teach at Nova Scotia Community College, entering my sixth year as a Faculty member for Trades and Technology. I have been an educator for over twenty years, and in a variety of progressive leadership roles throughout my life. Local college faculty runs for NSCC board. If elected Mr. Helmer would serve a three...
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Leif Helmer: Career Goals
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Work, School and Community Service Portfolio. To lead and inspire positive environmental change for future generations;. To work for a learning organization in a stimulating and collaborative environment;. To share my love of nature with others; and. To maintain a healthy balance of work, learning and fun with my family. Local college faculty runs for NSCC board. Among these are Little River Folk Society, the Mersey Tobeatic Research Institute and Bluenose Coastal Action Foundation. I am a Maximizer.
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Leif Helmer: Reflection
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Work, School and Community Service Portfolio. The opportunity to put together this portfolio has been interesting in that it has required a fair bit of reflection. There are several common themes that tie together my work, school and community experiences: co-operation, creativity, sharing, and doing. I have a lot to offer as a life-long learner myself, and as a facilitator of learning with a depth of experience in the natural resource and environmental fields. NSCC offers me a path of advancement that a...
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Leif Helmer: MPA-M Dalhousie 2004-2010
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Work, School and Community Service Portfolio. In 2010, I completed part-time studies in the MPA Management. Program in the Dalhousie School of Management. The program has taught me leading edge content for policy, diversity, human resources, accounting, government structures, business and government, intergovernmental relations, and strategic management, among other areas. Beyond the content of the courses I am also familiar with web-based learning:. Blackboard Learning System (BLS). Chats, video logs.
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Leif Helmer: NS Environment 1999-2010
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Work, School and Community Service Portfolio. As the Protected Areas Co-ordinator for western Nova Scotia, I have responsibility for the establishment, planning and management of Wilderness Areas, Nature Reserves and a Canadian Heritage River. NS Environment. Has a significant target of protecting 12% of NS by 2015. The most high profile project I have led with NSE is the Tobeatic Management Planning Exercise. Another major project was the Bowater Conservation Lands Purchase. That involved the assessment...
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Leif Helmer: Recent Community Leadership 2000-2010
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Work, School and Community Service Portfolio. Recent Community Leadership 2000-2010. Ground Search and Rescue. I served with the Lunenburg County GSAR for 3 years from 2000 to 2003, completing various training modules, exercises, and completing several searches. Local college faculty runs for NSCC board. I am a strategic person and I really enjoy working at a scale that can connect some of the larger pieces together," says Mr. Helmer. "The ability to help guide the strategic direction of NSCC, es...If el...
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Leif Helmer: HELM Environmental Research 1999-2004
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Work, School and Community Service Portfolio. HELM Environmental Research 1999-2004. I took on three pieces of work through HELM: (1) a contract with Parks Canada to conduct a feasibility study, host a workshop of partners, and provide a report; (2) writing an interactive web-based canoe and kayak guidebook for the Thousand Islands Water Trail. And (3) business planning and development with East Coast Outfitters. Local college faculty runs for NSCC board. I am a strategic person and I really enjoy workin...
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Leif Helmer: Parks Canada 1995-1999
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Work, School and Community Service Portfolio. From 1995 to 1998 I worked at St. Lawrence Islands National Park as a Park Interpreter and Resource Conservation Technician. For the spring months we hosted school groups weekly to lead students on curriculum-based activities and experiences. In 1997 and 1998 I also led the Junior Naturalists Club at the park which provided full-day programming for children aged 6-12. This included supervising 3 youth summer students to help deliver the program. COUNTY - Peti...
