Each year ALMS hires field technicians to conduct LakeWatch’s water quality monitoring. Field technicians have a technical diploma or degree in environmental sciences or a related field, and receive a month of training with ALMS and Environment and Parks Environmental Monitoring and Science Division.
Brittany Onysyk, Program Manager
Growing up in a rural setting in Alberta, Brittany developed a great adoration of the environment. She has fond childhood memories camping around the province, and spent many summer days at lakes in the greater Edmonton region (especially Miquelon!). Having a deep appreciation for the environment and a desire to conserve it, Brittany graduated from the University of Alberta in 2018 with a B.Sc. in Environmental & Conservation Sciences, majoring in Land Reclamation. Brittany has held various field-based positions throughout the province, and is looking forward to expanding her knowledge on lake ecosystems as the Program Manager at ALMS. When she’s not out on the lake, you’ll find her out exploring with her dogs!
Jordyn Lajeunesse, LakeWatch Technician
Jordyn’s passion for the outdoors developed while growing up in Saskatchewan, spending most of her time at the lakes. She was immersed in numerous activities, including camping, fishing, and other water recreational activities. She continues pursuing outdoor activities like backcountry camping, hiking, and exploring Alberta’s vast nature. She graduated from MacEwan University in 2023 with a B.Sc. majoring in Biology, and worked as a Satellite Technician for ALMS in the 2023 field season. She is excited to be back as a LakeWatch Technician this year and to spend time outside sampling and exploring more of Alberta’s beautiful lakes.
Angela Pham, LakeWatch Technician
Angela is an Edmonton local who found interest in protecting the environment through school camping trips and family visits to national parks. She recently finished the Environmental Monitoring and Assessment program at NAIT and also holds a B.Sc. in Biological Sciences from MacEwan University. She has supported research projects in forest reclamation through lab and field work. In her free time, she enjoys hiking, bouldering, and gardening. Angela is excited to begin her first season as a LakeWatch Technician and learn more about monitoring water quality in Alberta’s lakes.