Mark Jurca

CAREER GOALS
	To combine my strong background in hydrology, climatology, forestry and GIS in a challenging working environment that will use both my analytical skills learned in university and my practical knowledge gained from BCIT.
EMPLOYMENT
May 2001– Now	Eagle Mapping Co. (Headoffice) Photogrammetry using Softcopy and Analytical Stereoplotters for forestry and municipal clients abroad.
Apr - Oct 2000	Simon Fraser University (NSERC) Tim Johnsen, a Simon Fraser Master’s student, and constructed a model for deglaciation for the South Thompson Valley. We collected sedimentological data that was manipulated and analyzed using ArcView 3.2.
Apr - Sep 1999	Environment Canada (NHRI Saskatoon) Collection and analysis of snowmelt water storage data for the Havikpak Watershed N.W.T. The collected data was used in conjunction with a DEM to model to characterize the snowmelt water storage for the Havikpak watershed. This project became my Honour's Thesis.
EDUCATION
2000 – 2001	British Columbia Institute of Technology GIS Advanced Diploma Program
1996 – 2000	Simon Fraser University (Burnaby B.C.) B.Sc Physical Geography (First Class Honours)
COMPUTER SKILLS
	Competent using GIS and Remote Sensing software including (*ArcInfo, ArcView 3.2, ArcMap, Microstation 95, Microstation Geographics, Microstation J, ER Mapper, PC, SoftCopy Workstation, AMSA, Socet Set*) Familiar with Programming Languages (Visual Basic, Qbasic, Awk, Perl, AML, Avenue, Html) Worked with Windows 3.x, Windows 9x, Unix and Mac Operating Systems Competent with other software (Microsoft Office 2000, CorelDraw, Adobe PhotoShop, Trimble, PowerPoint, Explorer, Netscape, FTP)**
EQUIPMENT / FIELD KNOWLEDGE
	Good understanding of computer hardware and peripheral devices Solid understanding of surveying principles and equipment *(Total Stations, GPS –collection and downloading)* Have worked with *hydrologic equipment* (piezometers, current meters, dye kits, rain gauges, snow pillows) Thorough understanding of climate radiation sensors and data loggers (*flux sensors, radiation sensors)* Very familiar with *air photos, terrain stability maps, geologic maps, vegetation classification maps, soil classification maps, topographic maps* Working knowledge of *B.C. biogeoclimatic zone classification, plant identification, terrain stability, and soil classification* Understanding of *Ecological Monitoring and Assessment Network* – Terrestrial Vegetation Biodiversity Monitoring Protocols
GENERAL SKILLS
	works well in a *team environment* well versed in *scientific writing and communication* excellent time management skills flexible, resourceful can touch type
ACADEMIC AWARDS
2000	Canadian Association of Geographers Undergraduate Award
	Top academic graduate at Simon Fraser University in the Dept of Geography
	Canadian Undergraduate Research Award (NSERC)
	Research sponsorship given to the top academic student in the Dept of Geography
	Golden Key National Honour Society Award
	Outstanding academic achievement in a university program
	Simon Fraser Open Bursary
	Outstanding academic achievement in Simon Fraser University
1999	Canadian Undergraduate Research Award (NSERC)
	Research sponsorship given to the top academic student in the Dept of Geography
	Simon Fraser Open Bursary
	Outstanding academic achievement in Simon Fraser University
1998	Simon Fraser Open Bursary
1998	Outstanding academic achievement in Simon Fraser University
CERTIFICATES
	Fire Arms Acquisition Certificate (1999) St. John’s Ambulance Level 1 First Aid (1999) WHMIS Certificate (1999)
HOBBIES / INTERESTS
	Mountain Biking Hiking Weather Data Collection and Analysis Travelling
REFERENCES
	Nick Dudley Dr. T. (Tracy) A. Brennand Manager and Owner Associate Professor Eagle Mapping Co. Department of Geography 201 2071 Kingsway Avety Simon Fraser University Coquitlam, British Columbia 8888 University Drive CANADA V3C 1T2 Burnaby, British Columbia CANADA V5A 1S6 Phone/Voice: 604-942-5551 Phone/Voice: 604-291-3617 FAX: 604-942-5951 fax: 604-291-5841 E-mail: [email protected] E-mail: [email protected] Dr. W. (Bill) G. Bailey Ken Schuurman Professor Geomatics and GIS Instructor Department of Geography Geomatics BCIT Simon Fraser University 3700 Willingdon Avenue 8888 University Drive Burnaby, British Columbia Burnaby, B.C. V5A 1S6 V5G 3H2 Tel: 604-291-4425 Phone: 604-432-8490 E-mail: [email protected] E-mail: [email protected]

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