Kristen Harrison, B.E.S., M.Sc.

Kristen holds a BES with a specialization in biophysical systems and geomatics from the University of Waterloo and a M.Sc. with a specialization in wetland ecohydrology from McMaster University. She has a strong professional interest in landscape and planning ecology. Her expertise includes systems-based natural heritage system planning and management, developing and refining technical guidance documents and processes, ecology at the natural/urban interface and the intersection of ecological and social needs for natural spaces in urban and urbanizing areas.

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Kristen has experience across various sectors including natural heritage systems and management, land development, transportation (MTO, municipal) and buried linear infrastructure. Within these sectors, her project experience has ranged from natural features assessments and constraints assessments at small and large scales, environmental impact studies, Species at Risk assessments and permitting, municipal class and provincial environmental assessments, pre-environmental assessment feasibility studies, natural heritage system assessments, subwatershed studies, master environmental servicing plans and community/secondary plans, and natural areas planning and management.

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The greatest strengths Kristen brings to her work are her solutions-based approach, critical thinking, communication. Using these skills and her diverse experience, Kristen has an ability to understand and integrate complex ideas and/or multidisciplinary requirements. These skills allow her to move readily between technical work, public and client presentations and meetings to achieve positive outcomes.

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Kristen has participated in a broad range of public and proponent meetings and presentations, supported OLT processes (e.g., mediation, witness statement preparation) and is very comfortable in various settings.