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VINAY D. RAJDEV
11 Cornell Road NW
Calgary, AB, T2K 1V6
[email protected]; +1 (403) 617 1777
SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS
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Very familiar working with Aboriginal communities for over five years, conducting community based
research including social and economic dimensions of resource management and Traditional Knowledge.
Excellent oral and written communication skills obtained through the preparation of presentations,
facilitating and conducting interviews, and writing of comprehensive reports and journal manuscripts.
Proficient with computers and experience working with Microsoft Office suite, Database software (MS
Access and Excel), Qualitative data analysis (NVivo), Reference management (Endnote and Mendeley
Desktop) and Geo-Spatial Data programs (ArcGIS and Google Earth).
Advanced skills in data entry and analysis gained through literature searches and interview analysis.
WORK EXPERIENCE
Apr. 2014 present
Research Associate, Willow Springs Strategic Solutions, Calgary, Alberta
• Analyzed Métis oral history and Traditional Knowledge, and spatially mapped Traditional
Land Use in northeastern Alberta using Google Earth.
• Prepared and edited grant proposal and deliverable reports for clients.
• Performed interviews with community representatives and community members to gather
information on Traditional Land Use and Socio-Economic impacts in Métis communities.
Mar. 2014 present
Research Associate (Part Time), Arctic Institute of North America, Calgary, Alberta
• Assisted with the application of funding proposal for the Arctic Observing Summit 2014
conference held in Finland and for other research projects.
• Provided guidance to other Research Associates to apply for research grant proposal.
• Demonstrated glacier model to children at the exhibition for natural disasters.
Jan. 2011 Mar. 2014
Independent Consultant, for Health, Environment, and Indigenous Communities Research
Group, Trent University
• Provided part-time consulting services for various contract research projects being carried out
in northern Canada.
• Documented and analyzed Traditional Ecological Knowledge on country food and risk
communication on contaminants in northern Canada and prepared reports for clients.
• Analyzed and interpreted audio recorded interviews on Traditional Ecological Knowledge on
aquatic ecology and the environment in the Husky Lakes in Northwest Territories.
Jan. 2011 Aug. 2013
Research Associate, Health, Environment, and Indigenous Communities Research Group, Trent
University
• Coordinated with a multi-disciplinary team to strategically plan and conduct research on
health and food security in communities in northern Canada.
• Conducted interviews with community representatives and community members to gather
information on Traditional Ecological Knowledge on food in northern Quebec and Labrador.
• Performed data entry and analysis on literature searches on food security, water health and
risk communication on contaminants projects in northern Canada.
Sept. 2008 –
Dec. 2010
Research Assistant, Department of Indigenous Environmental Studies, Trent University
• Performed extensive systematic literature review on food security in the circumpolar region.
• Analyzed and interpreted meteorological data to understand the perception of community
members’ physiological view on extreme temperatures in northern Canada.
• Presented as guest lecturer for fourth year course in ‘Sustainable Indigenous Communities’ on
traditional knowledge on food and the environment.
WORK EXPERIENCE (CONTINUED)
Sept. 2009 Dec. 2009
Environmental Consultant, Climate Change Nova Scotia, Nova Scotia Environment, Halifax,
Nova Scotia
• Consulted for fiscal and tax policies on climate change in Nova Scotia to mitigate carbon
emissions.
• Supervised and facilitated internal meetings for a team of consultants.
• Coordinated and distributed project deliverables such as policy recommendation reports to
clients.
• Awarded best poster prize at the “Management Without Borders” conference at Dalhousie
University (2009).
Sept. 2008 Dec. 2008
Teaching Assistant, Department of Environmental Science, Trent University
• Delivered tutorial sessions in an ‘Introduction to Geographical Information Systems’ course.
• Supervised students’ progress through the laboratory component of the course, providing
assistance and feedback on assessed student work on a biweekly basis.
Jun. 2007 Sept. 2007
Intern, United Nations Environmental Program (UNEP), Division of Early Warning and
Assessment, Ecosystem Section, Nairobi, Kenya
• Assisted with the editing and preparation of reports for publications of “Global Environment
Outlook 4” and “Hydropolitical Vulnerability and Resilience along Internal Water – Latin
America and the Caribbean”.
• Produced cartographic GIS maps for UNEP’s assessment report on the vulnerability of
freshwater resources to environmental change in Africa.
OTHER RELEVANT EXPERIENCE
Jan. 2010 Present
Toastmasters International
• Served as the elected club president of Peterborough Toastmasters with previous experience
as Vice President of Membership and Sergeant-at-Arms.
• Received the ‘Competent Communicator’ award for completion of the basic level public
speaking program and currently enrolled in the Advanced Level program.
• Facilitated meetings and coordinated events for Peterborough Toastmasters.
• Awarded as a Club winner for International Speech Contest in 2013.
TECHNICAL SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS
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Currently hold up-to-date First Aid with level “C” CPR, Transportation of Dangerous Goods (TDG) and
Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS) certificates.
Competent with audio and video recording equipments that allow me to perform field work more
efficiently and effectively.
Outstanding communication skills gained through Advanced Level public speaking in Toastmasters,
which enables me to confidently deliver various dynamic presentations to small and large groups.
Valid Class 5 Driver’s License
EDUCATION
Nov. 2013
Aboriginal Relations Leadership Certificate Program
University of Calgary, Calgary, Alberta
• Developed an understanding of current Aboriginal issues in Canada and Indigenous Ways of
Knowing in First Nations and Métis Communities.
• Attained good knowledge of federal and provincial environmental protection regulations from
various projects.
Sept. 2009 Dec. 2010
Master of Resource and Environmental Management
Dalhousie University, Halifax, Nova Scotia
• Strong focus on Traditional Ecological Knowledge and Traditional Land Use studies,
Aboriginal Engagement and Land Claim Agreements in First Nations and Métis communities.
Sept. 2004 May. 2008
Honours Bachelor of Science in Environmental Science
Trent University, Peterborough, Ontario
RESEARCH, PRESENTATIONS AND PUBLICATIONS
Knopp, J., Furgal, C., Rajdev, V. and Gantner, N. (In prep). Local Expert Knowledge of the Aquatic Ecology,
Food Webs and Environment in Husky Lakes, NWT. Project still in progress.
Furgal, C., Rajdev, V. and Dickson, D. A Systematic Review of Risk Communication Literature on Contaminants
and Health in the Circumpolar North. Poster presentation at ArcticNet 2012, Vancouver, BC.
[Accessed from http://www.arcticnetmeetings.ca/asm2012/docs/proceedings.pdf Page 167]
McTavish, K., Furgal, C., Popp, S., Rajdev, V. and Jameson, K. (December, 2012). Learning Guides as
Knowledge Translation tools for Food Security in Inuit Communities. Poster presentation at ArcticNet 2012,
Vancouver, BC.
[Accessed from http://www.arcticnetmeetings.ca/asm2012/docs/proceedings.pdf Page 154]
Juillet, C., Furgal, C., and Rajdev, V. 2012. Arctic Food Security and Climate Changes: Towards a Quantitative
Integrated Approach to Enhance Decision-Making Capacity. ArcticNet Annual Scientific Meeting, December
2012, Vancouver BC.
[Accessed from http://www.arcticnetmeetings.ca/asm2012/docs/proceedings.pdf Page 67]
Furgal, C., Chan, L., Tremblay, M., Rajdev, V., Barrett, M., and Sheldon, T. (2012). Chapter 5 - Impacts of
Climate Change on Food Security in Nunavik and Nunatsiavut. In: Nunavik and Nunatsiavut: From science to
policy. An Integrated Regional Impact Study (IRIS) of climate change and modernization. ArcticNet Inc., Quebec
City, Canada.
[Accessed from http://www.arcticnet.ulaval.ca/pdf/media/iris_report_complete.pdf]
Rajdev, V. and Furgal, C. (July, 2012). Evaluation of the Use of the British Columbia Food Assessment Guide in
Hopedale Phase 1. Prepared for Food Security Network of Newfoundland and Labrador, St. John’s,
Newfoundland and Labrador.
Rajdev, V. and Furgal, C. (July, 2012). Evaluation of the implementation of the Hopedale Action Plan developed
during Phase 1. Prepared for Food Security Network of Newfoundland and Labrador, St. John’s, Newfoundland
and Labrador.
Furgal, C. and Rajdev, V. (July, 2012). Development and Presentation of Intervention Evaluation Framework for
Inuit Community Food Security Initiatives: The Case of the Community Freezer in Hopdale. Prepared for Food
Security Network of Newfoundland and Labrador, St. John’s, Newfoundland and Labrador.
Furgal, C. and Rajdev, V. (July, 2012). Knowledge Base: Summary of Literature Gathered on Obesity in Inuit
Communities. Prepared for Food Security Network of Newfoundland and Labrador, St. John’s, Newfoundland and
Labrador.
Rajdev, V., Furgal, C., Ford, J. and Lardeau, M-P. in cooperation with the Nunavik Nutrition and Health
Committee. (April, 2012). Identification of Knowledge and Program Gaps to Support Food Security in Nunavik.
Poster presentation at International Polar Year Conference 2012, Montreal, QC
[Accessed from http://132.246.11.198/2012-ipy/pdf-all/ipy2012arAbstract02168.pdf]
McTavish, K., Furgal, C., Popp, S., Rajdev, V. and Jameson, K. (April, 2012). Learning Guides as Knowledge
Translation tools for Food Security in Inuit Communities. Poster presentation at International Polar Year
Conference 2012, Montreal, QC
[Accessed from http://132.246.11.198/2012-ipy/pdf-all/ipy2012arAbstract02418.pdf]
Furgal, C., Rajdev, V., Hamilton, S. and Meakin, S. (March, 2012). The Status of Knowledge on Food (In)Security
in Nunavut: A Systematic Literature Review and Analysis. Prepared for Department of Health and Social Services,
Government of Nunavut, Iqaluit, Nunavut.
[For more info: http://www.circumpolarhealthjournal.net/index.php/ijch/article/view/21201/html Reference #31]
Furgal, C., Hamilton, S., Meakin, S. and Rajdev, V., (March, 2012). Policy Options and Recommendations for
Addressing Food (In)security in Nunavut: Review and analysis of the literature - Technical Document. Prepared
for Department of Health and Social Services, Government of Nunavut, Iqaluit, Nunavut.
Furgal, C., Hamilton, S., Meakin, S. and Rajdev, V., (March, 2012). Policy Options and Recommendations for
Addressing Food (In)security in Nunavut: Synthesis Document. Prepared for Department of Health and Social
Services, Government of Nunavut, Iqaluit, Nunavut.
Furgal, C. and Rajdev, V. (March, 2012). Development of Strategic Recommendations for Future Research on
Inuit Food Security and Climate Change. Presentation to ICC Adaptation Workshop, Ottawa, ON.
Furgal, C. and Rajdev, V. (September, 2011). Evaluation and Adaptation of the BC Food Assessment Tool for Use
in Inuit Communities. Presentation to Food Security Network of Newfoundland and Labrador, Happy Valley –
Goose Bay, NL.
Furgal, C. and Rajdev, V. (September, 2011). Research to Support Food Security and Obesity Interventions in
Nunatsiavut Communities. Presentation to Food Security Network of Newfoundland and Labrador, Happy Valley
– Goose Bay, NL.
Furgal, C. and Rajdev, V. (March, 2011). A Review of Food Support Mechanisms in Nunavik: Contributions to
supporting household food security for all. Presentation to Nunavik Nutrition and Health Committee, Kuujjuaq,
Nunavik, QC.
Furgal, C., and Rajdev, V. (2011) Review of existing methods and tools for the assessment of food (in)security in
the Canadian North. Canadian Medical Association Journal, Submitted
Furgal., C, and Rajdev, V. (2011). A systematic review of the circumpolar food security literature: focus and
trends uncovered. Journal of Food Ecology and Nutrition, Submitted
Rajdev, V., Furgal, C., Ford, J. and Lardeau, M-P. in cooperation with the Nunavik Nutrition and Health
Committee. (December, 2010). Identification of Knowledge and Program Gaps to Support Food Security in
Nunavik. Poster presentation at ArcticNet Conference 2010, Ottawa, ON
Furgal, C. and Rajdev, V. (August & October, 2010). Circumpolar and Inuit Food Security: A systematic
literature search and review – Part 1 & 2. Presentation to Inuit Tapariik Kanatami and Inuit Circumpolar Council,
Ottawa, ON.
Corke, J., Fortier, J., Joudrey, C., Rajdev, V., and Weldon, J. (April, 2010). Management Strategies for the
Atlantic Seal Hunt. Presentation to the School of Resource and Environmental Studies, Dalhousie University,
Halifax, Canada.
LeClair, C., Rajdev, V., Stanley, D. and Tobin, C. (December, 2009). Tax Policy for Climate Change – A Path
Forward for Nova Scotia. Poster presentation at Management Without Boarder Conference 2009, Halifax, Canada.
Rajdev, V. (April, 2008). Design of Agroforestry Systems for Poverty Alleviation in Meru, Kenya, in the Presence
of Carbon Payments and Other Environmental Co-benefits. Presentation to Trent University, Peterborough,
Canada.

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