Auditor General of Alberta: $1 billion job creation and environmental cleanup program lacks formal risk management processes
Edmonton, Alberta, Canada… The Auditor General of Alberta found the Department of Energy has designed and implemented the Site Rehabilitation Program to meet the program’s objectives. Grants were issued promptly, which helped create employment in Alberta’s oil and gas sector during economically challenging times.
As part of its COVID-19 Economic Response Plan, the Government of Canada provided up to
$1 billion to the Government of Alberta to create jobs in the energy sector while cleaning up the environment. In May 2020, the Government of Alberta launched the Site Rehabilitation Program (SRP) to provide grants to oilfield service companies to perform well, pipeline, and oil and gas site cleanup work over a three-year period.
The report found the department:
- has efficient and effective processes to ensure grants are awarded and paid only to eligible applicants;
- monitors the SRP performance;
- reports on the SRP using accurate, complete and timely information; and
- is meeting its responsibilities under the federal-provincial agreement.
However, the audit identified one area where there is need for improvement. During the period examined, the Auditor General found the department did not have an adequate process to identify, analyze and respond to key risks to the SRP.
“A robust risk management process is important given the magnitude of the funding, a rapidly changing external environment, pandemic impacts, energy prices, and the necessity for key decisions to be supported and documented,” said Wylie. “For example, one risk the department identified was that demand for the program was declining as energy prices and sector activity increased, potentially resulting in the SRP using less than the $1 billion available.”
While the audit found evidence that risk related discussions and deliberations occurred since the inception of the SRP, the Auditor General did not see evidence that risks were clearly identified as they arose, evaluated for likelihood and impact, and mitigating actions developed.
Before the audit concluded, the department started to develop a documented listing of key risks and related information. The Auditor General is making a recommendation for the department to formalize its process to identify, analyze and respond to key risks to the SRP.
The federal-provincial agreement requires grants to be issued until March 31, 2022, and all work for the awarded grants to be completed by December 31, 2022. Any funds not expended by March
31, 2023, are required to be returned to the Government of Canada.
The Report of the Auditor General—Site Rehabilitation Program was tabled in the Alberta
Legislature on March 22, 2022, and is available at www.oag.ab.ca.
Auditor General of Alberta: Stronger pesticide management processes required to ensure protection to environmental and human health
Edmonton, Alberta, Canada… A new report by the Auditor General of Alberta found that the Department of Alberta Environment and Parks does not have adequate processes to minimize the risk of inappropriate pesticide use in the province.
In his Report of the Auditor General—Pesticide Management, Auditor General Doug Wylie identified significant deficiencies in the department’s processes related to regulating pesticides and to evaluating the pesticide program effectiveness. He also found that public information on registered pesticide products and their use is not current and accurate.
“The department needs to have adequate processes to identify and mitigate the health and environmental risks from the sale, use, storage, transportation and disposal of pesticides,” said Wylie. “Without adequate processes to help deliver the pesticide program’s responsibilities, there can be an increased risk to the environment and human health.”
For example, the report found:
- The department does not use proactive measures to monitor compliance with regulatory requirements.
- Compliance activities were insufficient to detect noncompliance with pesticide laws and mitigate risks from pesticide use. Illegal products may have been sold. Processes were not sufficient for monitoring pesticide application near water.
- Processes to ensure pesticides are applied by certified individuals were not sufficient.
- Public information on registered pesticide products and their use is not current and has inaccuracies.
- No performance metrics and processes exist to evaluate if the pesticide program is working as intended.
- Certification processes for sellers and users were adequate.
The report makes three recommendations focused on assessing risks and employing sufficient monitoring to mitigate those risks, ensuring public information on pesticide products and use is current and accurate, and developing suitable performance metrics and regularly evaluating the pesticide program.
“Without a risk-based approach, the department’s compliance monitoring activities may not be sufficient to detect non-compliance, leading to increased risk to human health and the environment,” said Wylie. “Outdated and inaccurate public information on pesticide products and lack of regular program evaluation is a concern.”
In Canada, pesticides are regulated by the federal, provincial, and municipal governments. The federal government decides which pesticides are safe to use in Canada and sets minimum requirements for how to use them. The department regulates the sale, use, storage, transportation and disposal of pesticides in Alberta under the Environmental Protection and Enhancement Act. If used improperly, pesticides can pose serious risks to human health and the environment.
The report was tabled in the Alberta Legislature on March 22, 2022 and is available at www.oag.ab.ca.
Safely reducing emissions in the Industrial Heartland
Six new proposals will begin exploring how to develop environmentally safe carbon storage hubs to reduce emissions from the industrial heartland around Edmonton.
Research shows that carbon capture and storage is a safe way to store carbons deep underground to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. If developed, these hubs will help safely grow and diversify Alberta’s energy sector and reduce emissions for multiple industries.
“Carbon capture and storage is proven, safe and effective. We are ensuring that carbon capture and sequestration will be deployed responsibly and strategically over the long term in the best interest of Albertans. This will help meet the increasing demand from industry and help significantly reduce emissions.” – Sonya Savage, Minister of Energy
The International Energy Agency is among the sources that have said carbon capture is critical for ensuring Canada meets its emission reduction targets in the coming years.
The list of proposals and companies includes:
- Meadowbrook Hub Project, Bison Low Carbon Ventures Inc. for a potential sequestration hub north of Edmonton
- The Open Access Wabamun Carbon Hub, Enbridge Inc. for a potential sequestration hub west of Edmonton
- The Origins Project, Enhance Energy Inc. for a potential sequestration hub south of Edmonton
- Alberta Carbon Grid™, Pembina Pipeline Corporation and TC Energy for a potential sequestration hub north and northeast of Edmonton
- Atlas Carbon Sequestration Hub (Atlas Hub), Shell Canada Limited, ATCO Energy Solutions Ltd. Suncor Energy Inc., for a potential sequestration hub east of Edmonton
- Wolf Midstream and partners for a potential sequestration hub east of Edmonton.
Companies will be invited to work with government to further evaluate the suitability of each location for safely storing carbon from industrial emissions. If the evaluation demonstrates that the proposed projects can provide permanent storage, companies can work with the government on an agreement that provides them with the right to inject captured carbon dioxide. This agreement will also ensure they will provide open access to all emitters and affordable use of the hub.
The Alberta Energy Regulator will ultimately approve only projects that meet Alberta’s rigorous safety and environmental standards.
Alberta’s skilled workforce and years of expertise in carbon capture, utilization and storage (CCUS) are critical to helping industries in Alberta – and across Canada – meet our country’s emissions goals. For example, the Quest and Alberta Carbon Trunk Line projects have safely captured and stored more than seven million tonnes of carbon dioxide since starting operations. CCUS is also used in several jurisdictions in the world to reduce emissions, including Saskatchewan, several U.S. states and Norway.
A second request for full project proposals to provide carbon storage services to regions across the rest of the province is now open. Applications will be accepted from April 25 to May 2.
Quick facts
- Alberta is a leader in developing this technology and has some of the most stringent guidelines in the world to protect public safety, the environment and landowners.
- Continuing to advance this technology will help Alberta diversify the energy sectors and reduce emissions in many different industries, including concrete and fertilizer, and hydrogen development.
- Alberta has ideal geology for CCUS. Rock formations that have securely stored oil and gas for millions of years can also safely store CO2 permanently.
- Captured carbon dioxide from large-scale projects is stored in porous underground geological formations deep below the earth’s surface, typically more than one kilometre underground.
- Research demonstrates that various geological trapping mechanisms prevent the carbon dioxide from having any impact on water, plants or the soil.
- Specific project details, including exact locations, will be determined as proposals are further evaluated and the tenure and regulatory processes are completed.
Small modular reactors: Provinces release strategic plan
The governments of Alberta, Ontario, Saskatchewan and New Brunswick have agreed to a joint strategic plan outlining the path forward on small modular reactors (SMRs).
A Strategic Plan for the Deployment of Small Modular Reactors highlights how SMRs can provide safe, reliable and zero-emissions energy to power our growing economy and population while creating new opportunities to export Canadian knowledge and expertise around the world.
“Alberta is committed to responsible and innovative energy development. There is great potential for SMRs to provide zero-emission energy for industrial operations in remote areas and to further reduce emissions from Alberta’s oil sands. This strategic plan marks another important step forward to determine how to best manage and regulate this innovative technology by working with our provincial partners and federal regulators. Should private industry determine to pursue the development of SMRs here, it would offer yet another chapter in Alberta’s ongoing history of responsible energy development and innovation.”
The report identifies five key priority areas for SMR development and deployment:
- Positioning Canada as an exporter of global SMR technology by propelling three separate streams of SMR development, covering both on-grid and off-grid applications.
- Promoting a strong nuclear regulatory framework that focuses on the health and safety of the public and the environment while ensuring reasonable costs and timelines.
- Securing federal government commitments on financial and policy support for new SMR technologies that would lead to vast economic benefits across the country and help meet our emissions reduction targets.
- Creating opportunities for participation from Indigenous communities and public engagement.
- Working with the federal government and nuclear operators on a robust nuclear waste management plan for SMRs.
Since December 2019, Ontario, New Brunswick and Saskatchewan have been working together to advance SMRs in Canada through an interprovincial memorandum of understanding (MOU). Alberta joined the MOU in April 2021.
“I look forward to continued cooperation through our joint strategic plan as we make progress towards Canada’s first on-grid and off-grid SMR, both planned to be built in Ontario. We know the world is watching us when it comes to SMRs and I’m confident that our reputation as a global hub for SMR expertise will only grow stronger from here. With job creators looking for affordable, reliable and clean energy, SMRs will enhance our clean energy advantage and help us secure new investments that will create jobs across our province.”
“SaskPower has worked closely with Ontario Power Generation, New Brunswick Power and Bruce Power to advance the pan-Canadian deployment of SMR technologies to the benefit of all regions of the country. In particular, SaskPower’s four-year collaboration with OPG to assess SMR designs for fleet-based deployment in both Ontario and Saskatchewan has laid a strong foundation for nuclear power and to support deep reductions in Canada’s GHG emissions to ultimately achieve net zero by 2050.”
“New Brunswick has a long history as a Canadian leader in the energy sector. Nuclear energy has been a key component of the New Brunswick energy landscape for almost four decades and it is well understood the role it plays in reaching net-zero emissions. It is encouraging to see the private sector get behind these initiatives to help position New Brunswick as a leader in advanced nuclear and clean energy development. This joint strategic plan represents an exciting step forward in energy innovation and I look forward to working with our partners across the country to continue this important work.”
This report builds on the provincial power utilities’ SMR Feasibility Study, requested by the provinces as part of the MOU, which concluded that SMR development would support domestic energy needs, curb greenhouse gas emissions and position Canada as a global leader in clean technologies and the fight against climate change.
Quick facts
- SMRs are scalable and versatile nuclear reactors that typically produce 300 megawatts of electricity or less. They can support large established grids, small grids, remote off-grid communities and resource projects.
AER: New Edition of Directive 050
Today we released a new edition of Directive 050: Drilling Waste Management. The changes clarify the requirements, improve regulatory application efficiency, and enable operators to reduce land disturbance from drilling waste management practices. These changes were reflected in the draft directive released on November 19, 2021, on which public feedback was accepted until January 7, 2022 (see Bulletin 2021-44). A summary is available on the directive webpage of the feedback we received and our responses.
As part of our contribution towards the Government of Alberta’s Red Tape Reduction Act, we have streamlined the directive to remove duplicate requirements.
The following sections have been changed or clarified to reflect current regulatory and operational requirements. See the “What’s New in this Edition” section for more information.
- section 3.1, “Soil Endpoint Requirements”
- section 6.2, “Sump Construction Requirements”
- section 6.4, “Remote Site Requirements”
- section 6.5, “Earthen-bermed Storage System Requirements”
- section 6.6, “Reuse of a Storage System Requirements”
- section 7.2, “Requirements”
- section 8, “Disposal Onto Forested Public Lands”
- section 9, “Pump-off”
- section 11.2, “Landspray and Landspray While Drilling Receiving Soil Requirements”
- section 12.3, “Landspread Disposal Requirements”
- section 15.3, “Application Information Requirements”
- section 17.3, “Predisposal Notification Requirements”
The revised edition of Directive 050 is available on our website at www.aer.ca > Regulating Development > Rules and Directives > Directives. If you have any questions, contact our Customer Contact Centre by phone at 1-855-297-8311 or by email at inquiries@aer.ca.
AER: New Editions of Directives 055 and 058 and Rescinded Documents
Today we released new editions of Directive 055: Storage Requirements for the Upstream Petroleum Industry and Directive 058: Oilfield Waste Management Requirements for the Upstream Petroleum Industry. These directives were updated to incorporate the storage of large volumes of water such as produced water, water-based flow back, and oilfield landfill leachate in storage devices for reuse in hydraulic fracturing. In addition, the directives were revised to improve clarity and remove redundant and outdated requirements. During the revisions to both directives, the AER considered feedback from a variety of stakeholders and rights holders, including Indigenous communities, landowners, industry, municipalities, and environmental groups.
Directive 055 now includes technical requirements for engineered containment ponds and bladders with structural frames and expanded requirements for aboveground synthetically lined walled storage systems.
Directive 058 now includes storage of water for reuse in hydraulic fracturing as a waste storage activity.
Section 8.030(2) of the Oil and Gas Conservation Rules (OGCR) was also changed to make it clear that any storage device or system must follow the requirements in Directive 055.
Several ancillary documents were also consolidated into the directives, including addendums, interim directives, informational letters, and reports. Consequently, the following documents have been rescinded:
- Previous editions of Directive 055, Directive 058, and their addenda
- Interim Directive (ID) 99-04: Deposition of Oilfield Waste into Landfills
- ID 2000-04: An Update to the Requirements for the Appropriate Management of Oilfield Wastes
- Informational Letter (IL) 98-01: A Memorandum of Understanding Between Alberta Environmental Protection and the Alberta Energy and Utilities Board Regarding Coordination of Release Notification Requirements and Subsequent Regulatory Response
- IL 98-02: Suspension, Abandonment, Decontamination, and Surface Land Reclamation of Upstream Oil and Gas Facilities
- Updates to Storage Requirements for the Upstream Petroleum Industry Discussion Document on Directive 055 July 2009
ID 2000-03: Harmonization of Waste Management and Memorandum of Understanding Between the Alberta Energy and Utilities Board and Alberta Environment has been discontinued as an interim directive (or ID) because it contains no regulatory requirements, but it will be continued as a memorandum of understanding because it informs the relationship between the AER and Alberta Environment and Parks on waste management.
Over the next few months, administrative changes will be made to several directives and manuals to reflect the document rescissions and changes to Directive 055 and 058. No requirements in these associated directives will be changed.
Drafts of the directives were released on June 10, 2021, and public feedback was accepted through July 25, 2021. A summary of the feedback, including our responses, is available on each directive’s webpage.
The directives are available on our website, www.aer.ca > Regulating Development > Rules and Directives > Directives. For more information, contact our Customer Contact Centre by phone at 403-297-8311 (1-855-297-8311 toll free) or by email at inquiries@aer.ca.
Influence strategies driving equity and inclusion across Canada’s environmental sector
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Remediation Technology News and Resource
(The following are selected items from the US EPA’s Tech Direct – http://clu-in.org/techdirect/)
Upcoming Live Internet Seminars
Utilizing Innovative Materials Science Approaches to Enhance Bioremediation: Session I – Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl substances – Apr 15, 2022, 1:00PM-3:00PM EDT (17:00-19:00 GMT). The NIEHS Superfund Research Program (SRP) is hosting a Progress in Research webinar series to showcase new breakthroughs to advance sustainable solutions for hazardous substances in the environment. The three-part series will feature SRP individual research projects funded in 2020, who are incorporating new advances in materials science to optimize bioremediation of contaminants in soil, sediment, or water. In each session, awardees will describe their research projects, accomplishments, and next steps. The first session will highlight sustainable technologies to break down and remove per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) from the environment. For more information and to register, please visit https://clu-in.org/live.
ITRC Incremental Sampling Methodology (ISM-2) Update – Q&A Panel Discussion – Apr 19, 2022, 1:00PM-2:00PM EDT (17:00-18:00 GMT). Prepare for the Expert Panel by reviewing the archived two sessions (Session 1 for Module 1-3 or Session 2 for Module 4-6) that cover an overview of ISM and present five sections from the ITRC guidance document (ISM-2, 2020). The archived sessions are available at https://clu-in.org/conf/
ITRC Strategies for Preventing and Managing Harmful Cyanobacteria Blooms (Two Part Series) – April 26 and 28, 2022. Cyanobacteria are microscopic, photosynthetic organisms that occur naturally in all aquatic systems but most often in freshwater systems. Under certain conditions, cyanobacteria can multiply and become very abundant, discoloring the water throughout a water body or accumulating at the surface. These occurrences are known as blooms. Cyanobacteria may produce potent toxins (cyanotoxins) that pose a threat to human health. They can also harm wildlife and domestic animals, aquatic ecosystems, and local economies by disrupting drinking water systems and source waters, recreational uses, commercial and recreational fishing, and property values. It is likely that continued population growth, land use change, increases in nutrient inputs to our waterways, and the warming climate will favor proliferation of these problematic species. Providing a range of practical approaches to minimize these blooms and their likely societal and wildlife effects is critical to our future vitality, health, and economic prosperity. For more information and to register, see https://www.itrcweb.org
Utilizing Innovative Materials Science Approaches to Enhance Bioremediation: Session II – Chlorinated Compounds – Apr 29, 2022, 1:00PM-3:00PM EDT (17:00-19:00 GMT). The NIEHS Superfund Research Program (SRP) is hosting a Progress in Research webinar series to showcase new breakthroughs to advance sustainable solutions for hazardous substances in the environment. The three-part series will feature SRP individual research projects funded in 2020, who are incorporating new advances in materials science to optimize bioremediation of contaminants in soil, sediment, or water. In each session, awardees will describe their research projects, accomplishments, and next steps. The second session will showcase novel tools and improved techniques to clean up sites contaminated with chlorinated compounds. For more information and to register, please visit https://clu-in.org/live.
ITRC Bioavailability of Contaminants in Soil: Considerations for Human Health Risk Assessment – May 3, 2022, 1:00PM-3:15PM EDT (17:00-19:15 GMT). The basis for this training course is the ITRC guidance: Bioavailability of Contaminants in Soil: Considerations for Human Health Risk Assessment (BCS-1). This guidance describes the general concepts of the bioavailability of contaminants in soil, reviews the state of the science, and discusses how to incorporate bioavailability into the human health risk assessment process. The target audience for this guidance and training course are: project managers interested in decreasing uncertainty in the risk assessment which may lead to reduced remedial action costs, and risk assessors new to bioavailability or those who want additional confidence and training in the current methods and common practices for using bioavailability assessment to more accurately determine human health risk at a contaminated site. As a participant in this training you should learn to: apply the decision process to determine when a site-specific bioavailability assessment may be appropriate, use the ITRC Review Checklist to develop or review a risk assessment that includes soil bioavailability, consider factors that affect arsenic, lead and PAH bioavailability, select appropriate methods to evaluate soil bioavailability, and use tools to develop site-specific soil bioavailability estimates and incorporate them into human health risk assessment. For more information and to register, see https://www.itrcweb.org
ITRC Integrated DNAPL Site Characterization – May 5, 2022, 1:00PM-3:15PM EDT (17:00-19:15 GMT). The Integrated DNAPL Site Characterization Team has synthesized the knowledge about dense non-aqueous phase liquid (DNAPL) site characterization and remediation acquired over the past several decades, and has integrated that information into a new document, Integrated DNAPL Site Characterization and Tools Selection (ISC-1, 2015). This guidance is a resource to inform regulators, responsible parties, other problem holders, consultants, community stakeholders, and other interested parties of the critical concepts related to characterization approaches and tools for collecting subsurface data at DNAPL sites. After this associated training, participants will be able to use the guidance to develop and support an integrated approach to DNAPL site characterization, including: identify what site conditions must be considered when developing an informative DNAPL conceptual site model (CSM); define an objectives-based DNAPL characterization strategy; understand what tools and resources are available to improve the identification, collection, and evaluation of appropriate site characterization data; and navigate the DNAPL characterization tools table and select appropriate technologies to fill site-specific data gaps. For more information and to register, see https://www.itrcweb.org
Utilizing Innovative Materials Science Approaches to Enhance Bioremediation: Session III – Plant and Fungal-based Bioremediation – May 13, 2022, 1:00PM-3:00PM EDT (17:00-19:00 GMT). The NIEHS Superfund Research Program (SRP) is hosting a Progress in Research webinar series to showcase new breakthroughs to advance sustainable solutions for hazardous substances in the environment. The three-part series will feature SRP individual research projects funded in 2020, who are incorporating new advances in materials science to optimize bioremediation of contaminants in soil, sediment, or water. In each session, awardees will describe their research projects, accomplishments, and next steps. The third and final session will focus on strategies to improve how plant and fungi remove hazardous substances from soil. For more information and to register, please visit https://clu-in.org/live.
New Documents and Web Resources
Technology Innovation News Survey Corner. The Technology Innovation News Survey contains market/commercialization information; reports on demonstrations, feasibility studies and research; and other news relevant to the hazardous waste community interested in technology development. Recent issues, complete archives, and subscription information is available at https://clu-in.org/
New ESAA Member
ESAA welcomes the following new member. If you are not a member of ESAA you can join now via: https://esaa.org/join-esaa/
Associate Member:
Summit Fleet
3911 – 84th Avenue
Leduc, AB T9E 8M5
Phone: (780) 446-0523
George Tschernetzki, Senior Business Development Manager
gtschernetzki@summitfleet.com
Profile:
Summit Fleet focuses on supplying fleet solutions throughout Canada and the US. With more than 60 years of experience in the fleet industry, our leadership team specializes in finding solutions that deliver results. We are a commercial business-to-business rental, lease and total fleet solutions provider. By building strong relationships through transparency and fairness, Summit Fleet has grown to be recognized as the premier provider to companies looking to develop long term partnerships.
Upcoming Events

EnviroTech 2022 EnviroTech 2022 Register Now and Receive a RemTech DiscountFor the next 2 weeks, register for EnviroTech and you will receive a special discount code for $125 off your early bird RemTech registration. Frequently Asked Questions When will I receive the discount code? Codes will be send out via e-mail about 1 week after registering. By supporting EnviroTech, you are supporting ESAA which allows ESAA to continue to provide world class events, networking opportunities and valuable member services. Thank you for your support! The EnviroTech 2022 Program features:
Full program details at: esaa.org/envirotech/agenda/ Full conference passes, students passes and individual day passes now available at: esaa.org/envirotech. We look forward welcoming you back to EnviroTech and thank you for your continued support of ESAA and our events. |
RemTech East
June 1-3, 2022
Fallsview Casino and Resort
Niagara Falls, ON
Program Now Available
Early Bird Registration Rates Available Until April 1st
ESAA is pleased to announce that the Program for the inaugural RemTech East is now available. The program features 43 technical talks covering a number of topic areas. The program also features keynotes by: Nik Nanos of Nanos Research, Robert Swan of the 2041 Foundation and Simon Jackson of the Spirit Bear Youth Coalition. The conference also features 45 exhibits, numerous networking opportunnities and registration add-ons including a reception at Table Rock Restaurant and the Water’s Next Award Dinners.
Program details can be found at: https://esaa.org/remtecheast/
Early bird registration rates for RemTech East being held in conjunction with Canadian Water Summit, June 1-3, 2022 at the Fallsview Casino Resort in Niagara Falls end on April 1st.
In addition, registering for RemTech East will give you access to the Canadian Water Summit program at no extra charge. The Canadian Water Summit is being held on the same dates and in the same venue.
Full conference details at: https://esaa.org/remtecheast/
RemTech East Includes:
- 3 Keynotes
- Technical Sessions
- Full Access to the Canadian Water Summit
- Breakfast and Lunch each Day
- 1 Reception
- and much more
RemTech East Extras:
- Reception at Table Rock Restaurant and Behind the Falls Journey
- Water’s Next Awards Dinner – Celebrating Canadian Water Leaders and Champions
Registration Fine Print
- As the event is in Ontario, ESAA will be charging HST (13%) on a ll registration fees.
- Cancellation deadline is April 29, 2022. After April 29, 2022, no cancellations will be accepted and no refunds will be issued. After the cancellation deadline, passes can be transferred to another individual.
- Registration fee includes access to all keynotes, technical sessions, the Canadian Water Summit, networking reception in the exhibit area, 2 breakfasts, 2 lunches.
- Registration fees do not include taxes, hotel or travel. Reception at Table Rock and the Water’s Next Awards Dinner are registration add-ons for all participants.
- HST number R123692360
Sponsors / Exhibitors – A limited number of sponsorship opportunities remain. All exhibit space is currently sold out. For information on the remaining sponsorship email: lorrine@tl2.ca
ESAA looks forward to seeing you at the Falls!
BEST 2022 – Program Now Available – Early Bird Rates End April 4th
May 25 – 27, Fairmont Whistler
EARLY BIRD REGISTRATION ENDS APRIL 4th!
Join us for the eighth annual Bettering Environmental Stewardship & Technology (BEST) Conference!
The British Columbia Environment Industry Association’s BEST Conference attracts environmental professionals every May for two days of technical sessions, networking opportunities, and a sponsor exhibition.
Register now! You don’t want to miss out on the “BEST” opportunity to network and learn about the current environment industry in BC.
The Abstract Selection team reviewed dozens of abstract submissions and have put together an outstanding program of technical presentations. Preview this year’s program at: bceia.com/best/#program-
ESAA Job Board
Check out the new improved ESAA Job Board. Members can post ads for free.
Current Listings:
- Principal Risk Assessor – Advisian (Worley Group
- Senior Technical & Reporting Lead – Arletta Environmental Consulting Corp.
- Contract Environmental Inspectors – Trace Associates Inc.
- Intermediate Environmental Scientist – Trace Associates Inc.
- Intermediate Reclamation Practitioner – Trace Associates Inc
- Junior Environmental Engineer – Trace Associates Inc
- Junior Environmental Scientist – Trace Associates Inc.
- Junior Geoscientist – Trace Associates Inc.
- Project Manager – Trace Associates Inc
- Word Processor/Document Administrator – Trace Associates Inc.
- Division Administrator – Trace Associates Inc.
- Vegetation Ecologist – Paragon Soil & Environmental Consulting Inc.
- Soil Handling Monitor – Paragon Soil & Environmental Consulting Inc.
- Soil Specialist – Paragon Soil & Environmental Consulting Inc.
- Intermediate/Senior Environmental Specialist (Spill Response) – Summit, An Earth Services Company
- Project Technologist, Environmental Due Diligence & Remediation –Pinchin Ltd.
- Senior Technical Specialist – Summit, An Earth Services Company
- Project Manager – Summit, An Earth Services Company
- Administrative Support – SUMMIT, An Earth Services Company
- Project Manager (CISP) – SUMMIT, An Earth Services Company
- Intermediate Environmental Consultant – North Shore Environmental Consultants Inc.
- Environmental Engineers/Scientists/Technologists – Calgary, Alberta – Nichols Environmental (Canada) Ltd.
- Director of Operations – Alberta Recycling Management Authority
- Field Level Supervisor – Summit, An Earth Services Company
- Crew Truck Lead Hand – Summit, An Earth Services Company
- CADD/GIS Technologist (Environmental) – THINK Envirotechnical Services Inc.
- Remediation Specialist/ Supervisor – TRIUM Environmental Inc.
- Intermediate Environmental Engineer/Geoscientist – Dillon Consulting
- Intermediate/Senior Environmental Specialist (Grande Prairie) – SUMMIT, An Earth Services Company
- Environmental Compliance Administrator – SUMMIT, An Earth Services Company
- Project Manager – Nelson Environmental Remediation
- Environmental Technologist Consultant – SUMMIT, An Earth Services Company
- SENIOR HUMAN HEALTH AND ECOLOGICAL RISK ASSESSOR – Matrix Solutions Inc.
- SENIOR RECLAMATION SPECIALIST – Matrix Solutions Inc.