Staff
Natural Resources Extension includes a full-time Program Coordinator with a diverse support and contract instructional and program development staff. Our team of 15-20 highly-qualified and respected industry professionals include: biologists (fisheries, wildlife) and ecologists, hydrologists, erosion control specialists, engineers, academics, first nations elders, vegetation specialists, and other resource specialists.
Darren Hebert, PID, RPBio
Coordinator/Instructor
Darren is a registered professional biologist (RPBio.) and Provincial Instructor Diploma graduate with 26 years of experience in fisheries and environmental management, as well as education and training.
His work experience includes management of large-scale federal enhancement programs, environmental consulting, as well as instruction, curriculum development and design. Darren manages and instructs a wide variety of fisheries and environmental extension programs, and has a wealth of experience in designing and delivering community-based, applied training to remote communities throughout Canada. Darren manages the NREP and leads departmental and program planning.
“…One of the best teachers I have ever encountered.”
– KB, Lillooet, BC.
“Best part of the course was the teacher’s style and presentation.”
– A.J., Massett, BC.
“Excellent teaching style; very personable, helpful and knowledgeable.”
– E.P., Moricetown, BC.
Krista Convey, B.A. Geography
Program Assistant
Krista has a degree in Geography from the University of Victoria. In addition, she has also completed a certificate in Public Sector Management. She has 20 years of experience in contract management, administration, and related work within the environmental field.
Her work experience includes the management of a regional environmental not- for-profit office, as well as programs within the provincial government's Forest Practices Code and Forest Renewal BC. Krista has managed several large scale contracts and training initiatives. She is responsible for day-to-day logistics, course planning and administration.
Chris Godfreyson, Dipl. Tech. Fisheries & Aquaculture
NREP Technician
Chris is a fisheries and environmental technician, with experience in a wide-variety of hatchery, habitat and environmental projects. Chris manages our course delivery logistics and assists all of our instructors and staff with a wide variety of fisheries and environmental extension programs.
Ed Van Osch, B.E.S., M.R.M CPESC
Lead Environmental Instructor
Ed van Osch is an industry-recognized leader in environmental monitoring, assessment and resource analysis. Since 1995, Ed has managed numerous linear, urban and resource development projects for government and industry.
Ed’s project portfolio includes successful completion of a number of large and small scale projects for forestry, oil and gas, resource development and government clients.
Since 2004, Ed has delivered our environmental and erosion control training courses to over 1500 NREP course participants throughout Canada. Ed has previously taught environmental courses at Simon Fraser University and Capilano College.
Testimonials:
“[The instructor] does a great job, was clear and concise, and knows a great deal about environmental monitoring”
“Excellent course! Great comprehensive manual, instructor was great too; very clear delivery of a sometimes unclear subject”
“[Instructor] was excellent, based on his own experience, good practical hands-on expertise and knowledge”
“Very good course, and very well delivered”
‘The manual is a really excellent reference!”
“The guide is an excellent reference tool”
“Excellent instruction by a knowledgeable individual”
“Course was extremely informative”
“Very clear, [Instructor] knowledgeable with a good sense of humour, enjoyable delivery”