About Me.
Hi, I’m Katie — founder of RePlan North and someone who genuinely cares about helping our northern communities become more sustainable. With a background in environmental compliance, policy, and reporting, I’ve spent years reviewing waste data, writing reports, and helping organizations meet high standards — all while making things clear and easy to understand.
Now, I’m using that experience to offer waste audits and waste education workshops for local businesses and institutions that want to do better. My goal is to provide practical, affordable support that helps you sort waste smarter, reduce what ends up in the landfill, and feel confident about your next steps.
If you’re looking for someone to help you make sense of your waste and find simple ways to improve, I’d love to connect.
Education
2017-2018
Niagara College
Graduate Certificate: Environmental Management and Assessment
Learned the interpretation, application and scrutiny of federal and provincial environmental legislation, regulations, policies, guidelines, and international standards. Executed waste, water, energy and carbon auditing for commercial and institutional buildings.
2015-2017
Brock University
Master of Sustainability Science
Master thesis topic: Comparative analysis of climate change policies in six countries, outlining key political strategies that support energy efficiency and GHG reduction.
2011-2015
Laurentian University
BA in Environmental Studies and Economics
Acquired an understanding of real-world and theoretical social, economic and environmental issues as they impact ecosystems, the built environment, and human health.
Work Experience
2024-2025
BGIS
Facilities Manager
As the Facilities Manager at the North Bay Regional Health Centre, I ensured the safe, efficient, and compliant operation of hospital buildings and support systems. This included overseeing all preventative and reactive maintenance tasks, managing procurement of technicians and materials, supporting infection prevention protocols, and ensuring that all facility services meet the strict standards required to protect patient care and staff well-being.
2022-2024
BGIS
Sustainability Manager - National Capital Region
As the Sustainability Manager, I identified GHG reduction opportunities and led the development and coordination of sustainable solutions—particularly in the area of waste management—across a portfolio of government buildings. I collaborated closely with Facility Managers, Engineers, waste haulers, consultants, and clients to support the successful initiation and implementation of sustainability projects. I also worked with BOMA, LEED and Fitwel certification bodies.
2019-2022
BGIS
Energy and Sustainability Analyst
I supported the effective management of a multimillion-dollar utility budget by providing analytical insights and business intelligence to the Energy and Sustainability teams. I conducted detailed assessments of energy, water, and waste data, developed dashboards and visualizations, and generated internal reports to communicate conservation opportunities and performance metrics to key stakeholders. I also supported compliance with programs like BOMA and Energy Star.