Joel Fridman

Joel Fridman has a diverse work experience spanning different industries and roles. Joel started their career as a Drop-In Centre Support Worker at Bissell Centre in 2009. In 2010, they worked as a Policy Intern at Global Policy Forum before joining Grant MacEwan School of Business as a Research Analyst from 2009 to 2011.

From 2011 to 2013, Joel worked as a Graduate Research Assistant at the University of Toronto, where they participated in various research projects focused on sustainable local food systems and land tenure issues. Joel collaborated with researchers and stakeholders, conducted interviews, and prepared research updates and publications.

In 2014, Joel joined Fresh City Farms as a Project Manager, leading cross-functional strategic initiatives. Joel was responsible for major procurement, process improvement, business development, and construction project management. In this role, they successfully implemented enterprise software and ensured its smooth integration across departments. Joel held this position until July 2019.

From 2019 to 2020, Joel served as a Project Manager for Operations at Cronos Group, a rapidly growing company in the cannabis industry. Joel implemented business processes to improve production capacity and quality, including commissioning manufacturing equipment, developing Standard Operating Procedures, and streamlining inventory control and logistics processes.

Currently, Joel is working as the Manager of Project Development at Potentia Renewables Inc, starting in February 2021. Further details about this role are not provided.

Overall, Joel Fridman has demonstrated their proficiency in project management, strategic initiatives, research, and analytical skills throughout their career.

Joel Fridman has a Master of Arts (MA) degree in Geography with a Collaborative Program in Environmental Studies from the University of Toronto, which they obtained from 2011 to 2013. Prior to that, they completed their Bachelor of Arts (BA) degree in Political Science at the University of Victoria from 2005 to 2009. In addition to their degrees, Joel Fridman has also obtained a certification as a Project Management Professional (PMP®) from the Project Management Institute in November 2020.