RemTech 2024
October 16-18, 2024
Fairmont Banff Springs
Program Now Available
100 Delegate Passes Remaining
ESAA is pleased to announce that program for 23rd edition of RemTechis now available. The program will feature 66 talks on variety of topics including:
- In-Situ
- New Technology
- Risk Management
- Groundwater
- Interesting Projects and Unique Locations
- Emerging Contaminants
- Canadian Brownfields Network
- A Little Bit of Everything
- PTAC
- Laboratory
- Natural Attenuation, Phytoremediation, Bioremediation
- Soil Sterilants Program
- Salty Talks
The complete program can be found online at: https://esaa.org/remtech/agenda/
RemTech 2024will also feature an Carnival Tailgate Party with a giant remote control car race track to start the conference, RemTech’s Best of The Castle Reception on Thursday, 52 exhibits, technical talks, networking opportunities and four amazing keynotes, featuring:
- Lyndon J. Linklater, Traditional Knowledge Keeper and Storyteller
- Timothy Caulfield, Professor Health Law and Science Policy, University of Alberta
- Bill Weir, Chief Climate Correspondent, CNN
- The Honorable Jody Wilson-Raybould, Former Member of Parliament, Former Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada, Bestselling Author
New this year we are happy to offer three Panel Discussions on Wednesday morning:
- Indigenous Panel
- Legal and Regulatory Panel
- Risk and Insurance Panel
Full conference details can be found at: https://esaa.org/remtech/
Registration: 100 delegate passes still available. Registration capped at 650 people – to register visit: https://esaa.org/remtech/register/.
Sponsorship with an Exhibit Space (1 Remaining)
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Sponsorships (No Exhibit Space)
- 1 delegate passe
- Half page ad in program
- Logo on website, app, event screens, program
- Corporate profile in program and app
- $3,800 + GST
Bronze
- Third page ad program
- Logo on website, app, event screens, program
- Corporate profile in program and app
- $1,900 + GST
Joe Chowaniec Scholarship – Application Deadline – August 11th
Joe 
Chowaniec has dedicated over 30 years to the Environmental Services Association of Alberta (ESAA). Beginning his journey as a university student, Joe advanced through every level of the association and is now retiring from his role as Executive Director.
Recognized as a visionary and leader within the environmental sector, he is esteemed by his peers. With a commitment to making a difference ‘one day at a time,’ Joe acknowledges the significant impact we possess within ourselves. He champions people, fostering achievement, and ignites a passion for excellence while celebrating their triumphs.
Beyond his professional endeavors, Joe captures the splendor of our planet through his photography.
In honor of Joe Chowaniec’s contributions, ESAA is proud to present two scholarships to students enrolled in environmental programs at Canadian universities or colleges. ESAA is offering 2 scholarships. One is for ESAA members, and their families and the second is for non ESAA members. The scholarships are valued at $2,500 for ESAA members and $1,500 for non members. This scholarships are for Full Time students registered in an Environmental Program at a recognized Canadian University, College, or Technical School.
If your company is interested in sponsoring this scholarship, contact Erin at the ESAA office to explore the available options.
The Scholarship application process is open, the winners will be announced in October at RemTech 2024. Joe has dedicated his entire career to ESAA, and this scholarship is a fitting tribute to his contributions.
For more information click here.
The ESAA photo contest has returned. Do you work for an ESAA Member company? If so, they you are eligible to enter the 2024 ESAA Photo Contest.
The theme for 2024 is ‘Canadian Landscape’. Many of us are so busy with life we don’t stop to take in the beauty we see everyday. Remind us how beautiful Canada is. Full details below. Submission deadline – August 2nd, 2024.
Prizes:
- 1st Place – $200 Local Restaurant Gift Certificate – Winners choice
- 2nd Place – $100 MEC Gift Certificate
- 3rd Place – $50 Starbucks
- The top 12 photos will be included in the second annual ESAA calendar.
Full contest details, rules, submission upload link and more can be found at: PHOTO CONTEST
Get out and get snapping!
Get Your Nomination in for the ESAA Industry Awards
The ESAA Industry Awards is an annual awards program that recognizes member excellence in the areas of environmental innovation. The program is open to all ESAA member organizations with the winners announced and awarded each year at the RemTech Symposium held in October.
2024 Category – Environmental Project of the Year
The Environmental Project of the Year Award recognizes a company’s innovation and execution of an ongoing or completed environmental project. The award will recognize a company’s project in the areas of Remediation, Reclamation, Decommissioning, Monitoring, Water, Air, Wildlife, Brownfields, etc. No matter the size and scope the project, the key metrics for judging include innovation, effectiveness, and positive environmental outcomes.
You can find all this information and how to apply online at: Industry Awards – ESAA
THE DEADLINE TO APPLY IS AUGUST 16, 2024
Any questions or concerns can be directed to ciezki@esaa.org.
We look forward to your submissions.
UA-WiSE & WISER Mentorship Program 2024/2025
The UA-WISE & WISER Mentorship Program 2024/2025 will be open to Experienced Mentor (> 5 years experience) applicants from June 23 to August 18, 2024.
For experienced mentors, please fill out this form. We will use the information provided to generate an anonymized mentor bio to facilitate the trio matching process. Note: Experienced mentors DO NOT need to purchase a ticket on eventbrite.
Mentorship Program highlights:
- Unique trio format (undergraduate + early-career professional/graduate student + experienced mentor)
- Three formal events (about two hours each) with two optional online workshops
- Trios meet independently outside of events
- Receive certificate when completing 12 hours
- Note: Individuals living outside of Edmonton are welcome to apply; however, they will need to make up for hours missed from the in person events by increasing their independent trio meeting hours
Events:
- October 24, 2024, 18:00-20:00 MST – Introduction event (Online)
- January 23, 2025, 18:00-20:00 MST – Professional development event, topic TBA (In Person)
- March 27, 2025, 18:00- 20:00 MST – Professional development closing event, topic TBA (In Person)
Optional Online Workshops:
- November 21, 2024, 19:00-20:00 MST – Resume Writing
- February 27, 2025, 19:00- 20:00 MST – Interview Skills
Independent trio meetings: complete at least 6 hours by April 4, 2025
For full details visit: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/ua-wise-wiser-mentorship-program-20242025-tickets-916595179857
AER: Invitation for Feedback on Proposed Directive 065
We are seeking feedback on updates to Directive 065: Resources Applications for Oil and Gas Reservoirs. Requirements around induced seismicity for fluid disposal activities have been added as section 4.1.8. These requirements apply to all fluid disposal well classes described in Directive 051: Injection and Disposal Wells – Well Classifications, Completions, Logging, and Testing Requirements. The proposed changes include
- requirements when applying for new fluid disposal wells,
- requirements when amending the operating conditions of an existing fluid disposal well,
- requirements for existing operating disposal wells that become associated with induced seismicity, and
- requirements for the development and implementation of monitoring, mitigation, and response (MMR) plans.
Additionally, changes to the requirements for acid gas disposal and carbon capture, utilization, and storage have been made:
- Notification requirements in tables 1 and 3 have been expanded to require disposal applicants to notify Crown agreement holders.
- The two-step application process now applies to all enhanced recovery, disposal, and sequestration schemes.
- Requirements around equity for acid gas disposal have been added to section 4.1.3.
- Requirements around containment assurance have been enhanced in section 4.1.5.
- Although all CO2 sequestration schemes are regulated under Directive 065, changes have been made to section 4.1.6, section 4.1.7, and appendix P related to small-scale and remote CO2 sequestration schemes.
To provide feedback on the proposed revisions to Directive 065, complete the public comment form on our website. Comments in other formats can be emailed to Directive065.Submissions@aer.ca or mailed to Alberta Energy Regulator, Suite 1000, 250 – 5 Street SW, Calgary, Alberta T2P 0R4. Feedback will be accepted through Monday, September 16, 2024.
All feedback received will be reviewed and may be used in finalizing Directive 065. The comments provided through this consultation will form part of the public record and may be attributed to the specific individuals who provided them. Personal information provided with comments will be collected, used, and disclosed in accordance with the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act. We may use the personal contact information you provide for follow-up communication related to your feedback.
The revised edition of Directive 065 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.
Canadian National Railway Company fined $8 million for environmental offences in relation to two 2015 train derailments
The Government of Canada enforces the laws that protect the air, water, and natural environment in Canada, and takes pollution incidents and threats to the environment seriously.
On July 22, 2024, Canadian National Railway Company was ordered to pay $8 million by the Ontario Court of Justice, after pleading guilty to two charges under the Fisheries Act. The fine will be directed to the Government of Canada’s Environmental Damages Fund to support projects that have a positive impact on the natural environment.
The charges relate to events that happened on February 14, 2015, and on March 7, 2015, when Canadian National Railway Company trains derailed near Gladwick and Gogama, Ontario, both times releasing a significant amount of crude oil into the environment. Environment and Climate Change Canada enforcement officers attended both derailment sites to inspect and collect samples.
After a comprehensive investigation, the officers determined that the February 14, 2015 derailment resulted in the release of approximately 1.06 million litres of crude oil to the environment, some of which entered a creek that flows into Upper Kasasway Lake. The March 7, 2015 derailment resulted in the release of approximately 2.6 million litres of crude oil into the environment, including wetlands and the Makami River that flows into Minisinakwa Lake.
The two derailments occurred after a piece of railway track broke under the weight of the passing train. Canadian National Railway Company failed to exercise due diligence in maintaining the tracks.
Following the derailments, Canadian National Railway Company renewed and restored the track infrastructure in the Ruel subdivision (between the municipalities of Capreol and Hornepayne, in Ontario), specifically focusing on the areas of the Gogama and Gladwick derailments. The company also completed forest restoration activities with the assistance of the Mattagami First Nation, including a planting program to restore lost vegetation species native to the area and creating a fish spawning lagoon in the vicinity of the Gogama bridge.
As a result of this conviction, the company’s name will be added to the Environmental Offenders Registry. The Registry contains information on convictions of corporations registered for offences committed under certain federal environmental laws.
Environment and Climate Change Canada has created a free subscription service to help Canadians stay current with what the Government of Canada is doing to protect the natural environment.
Environment and Climate Change Canada is responsible for administering and enforcing the pollution prevention provisions of the Fisheries Act, which prohibit the deposit of a deleterious substance into water frequented by fish.
Upper Kasasway Lake, the Makami River, and Minisinakwa Lake are waters frequented by fish, as defined by the Fisheries Act.
The two charges include:
- One charge for contravening subsection 36(3) of the Fisheries Act for the deposit of a deleterious substance into water frequented by fish or in a place where it may enter water frequented by fish, on February 14, 2015.
- One charge for contravening subsection 36(3) of the Fisheries Act for the deposit of a deleterious substance into water frequented by fish or in a place where it may enter water frequented by fish, on March 7, 2015.
Government of Canada publishes updated Draft State of Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS) Report and revised Risk Management Scope
In 2024, the Government of Canada published the updated Draft State of Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS) Report, which proposes to conclude that the class of PFAS, excluding fluoropolymers as defined in the updated draft report, may cause harm to human health and the environment.
A class-based approach for PFAS is appropriate, given:
- The Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999 (CEPA) defines a class of substances as any two or more substances that contain the same portion of chemical structure; have similar physical-chemical or toxicological properties; or have similar types of use. Substances included under the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development’s (OECD) definition of PFAS meet the definition of class under the Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999, as they contain the same portion of chemical structure.
- PFAS have many properties, including oil and water repellency, which has led to their widespread use and extreme persistence in the environment.
- The increasing body of scientific evidence suggesting that concerns for human health and the environment for well-studied PFAS are broadly applicable to other PFAS.
- The scientific expectation is that combined exposures to multiple PFAS will increase the likelihood of detrimental impacts.
- A class approach can help prevent the substitution of one regulated PFAS for an unregulated PFAS that potentially possesses similar hazardous properties.
As part of the Revised Risk Management Scope, the Government of Canada is proposing activities to reduce environmental and human exposure to PFAS through a phased approach, which includes:
- as a first step, a regulation under the Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999, to restrict PFAS not currently regulated in firefighting foams
- additional instruments under the Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999 to prohibit PFAS in other uses or sectors
- possible voluntary risk-management actions to achieve early results to reduce releases of the class of PFAS.
The updated Draft State of PFAS Report uses the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development’s 2021 definition for PFAS: fluorinated substances that contain at least one fully fluorinated methyl or methylene carbon atom (without any H/Cl/Br/I atom attached to it); that is, with a few noted exceptions, any chemical with at least a perfluorinated methyl group (–CF3) or a perfluorinated methylene group (–CF2–) is a PFAS.
Fluoropolymers
Fluoropolymers are a group of polymeric PFAS and are defined in the updated Draft State of PFAS Report.
Based on available information, fluoropolymers may have different exposure and hazard profiles compared with other PFAS. Given these differences, additional work on fluoropolymers is warranted, and they will be considered in a separate assessment. The Ministers will also consider at a future date whether fluoropolymers are possible candidates to the Watch List under section 75.1 of CEPA. Canadians will be consulted on the process for additions to the Watch List in the near future.
PFAS in Canada
PFAS are a class of thousands of human-made substances and are found nearly everywhere in the environment, including in the air, groundwater, oceans, lakes, rivers, and soils, as well as in wastewater, landfill leachate, and sewage sludge worldwide. Certain PFAS have been detected in humans and wildlife globally, and a range of health effects have been reported for well-studied PFAS.
Canada has not waited for this updated report to act. Following assessment activities completed in 2006 and 2012, the manufacture, use, sale, offer for sale, and import of three subgroups of PFAS (PFOS, PFOA, and LC-PFCAs) have been prohibited in Canada, with limited exemptions, through the Prohibition of Certain Toxic Substances Regulations, 2012. Proposed Regulations that would repeal and replace the Prohibition of Certain Toxic Substances Regulations, 2012, were also published in May 2022, which propose to further restrict these PFAS by removing or providing time limits for most remaining exemptions. The publication of the final Regulations is expected to take place in the fall of 2024 and would come into force six months later.
The New Substances Notification Regulations (Chemicals and Polymers) regime in the Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999 sets out information to be submitted for new substances (that are not on the Domestic Substances List). When the new substances meet regulatory thresholds, they must be reported to the Government before they are imported into or manufactured in Canada. This allows the Government to assess them for potential risks to human health and the environment and, if appropriate, decide to prohibit or impose control measures before they enter Canada. New PFAS proposed for importation into Canada or being manufactured in Canada are assessed under this regime. Approximately 100 of the over 280 PFAS notified to the New Substances program have been subject to risk management actions under CEPA.
The Government is also proposing taking action to protect firefighters and reduce Canadians’ exposure to PFAS in drinking water and has also published an interim standard for PFAS in biosolids. Activities are also being undertaken under the Great Lakes Water Quality Agreement to reduce releases of these substances into the Great Lakes. In addition, in 2021, Canada nominated long-chain perfluorocarboxylic acids (LC-PFCAs), their salts, and related compounds to be added to the Stockholm Convention on Persistent Organic Pollutants. If listed on the Stockholm Convention, this would reinforce domestic regulatory activities. Additionally, it would help global efforts toward the elimination of these harmful substances, further protecting Canadians and the environment. Parties to the Convention would be required to eliminate or restrict the production, use, and trade of LC-PFCAs, while also requiring environmentally sound management of waste containing them.
Ongoing research and monitoring activities are building on available science about the environmental and human exposure levels and impacts of PFAS. This includes biomonitoring of certain PFAS as part of the Canadian Health Measures Survey, surveillance studies of certain PFAS in Arctic and Subarctic locations as part of the Environmental Monitoring and Research subprogram of the Northern Contaminants Program, and other monitoring. The Government is also gathering information from industry to better understand uses and sources of release of PFAS and is considering adding certain PFAS to the National Pollutant Release Inventory.
Canadian Natural fined for not stopping birds from nesting on tailings pond island
(Source: Canadian Press) A major oilsands producer has been fined after hundreds of birds, wolves and coyotes were exposed to toxins at one of its tailings ponds.
The Alberta Energy Regulator has assessed a fine of $278,000 against Canadian Natural Resources Ltd.
“CNRL’s contravention had a direct and severely negative effect on wildlife,” said the regulator’s report.
“Living animals were killed and euthanized due to the contravention. There can be no more serious effect on wildlife.”
The report says that in the spring of 2022, Canadian Natural workers discovered an island had emerged in one of its tailings ponds. Although the company normally levels such islands to keep animals from being attracted to them, it didn’t do so in this case.
By May 21, 2022, workers discovered birds on the island. They counted 271 California gull nests and one Canada goose nest.
The company informed the regulator on June 7, more than two weeks later. By then, Canadian Natural said it had installed bird deterrents.
“These, and subsequent, mitigation measures were not effective in preventing animals from coming into contact with a hazardous substance,” the regulator’s report says.
By mid-July, workers were noticing gull chicks fouled with oil. The situation continued until Aug. 4, when the surviving chicks were able to fly away.
Canadian Natural reported 411 dead birds at or near the tailings facility over the length of the incident. Coyotes and wolves were also able to get to the island.
“The predators were able to cross through the water and onto the island,” the report says. “CNRL agreed that predators walked through the water and killed oiled birds.”
The regulator reduced the possible fine because the company eventually installed fencing to keep predators off the island and chicks out of the water.
Canadian Natural spokeswoman Julie Woo said in an email the company regrets the situation.
“We have applied learnings to mitigate the potential for reoccurrence,” she said. “We are currently reviewing the (regulator’s) enforcement decision and potential responses.”
Woo did not say if the island is still there.
The tailings ponds, which altogether cover more than 300 square kilometres, are on a major migratory bird flyway, and measures to keep birds away from the toxic waterbodies are a condition of licence for all oilsands producers.
They are not always successful.
In the most recent case, 32 waterfowl died in May 2023 in a Suncor pond. The biggest toll was in 2008, when 1,600 ducks died after landing in a Syncrude pond.
Mercury poisoning near Grassy Narrows First Nation worsened by ongoing industrial pollution, study suggests
(Source: CBC News) A new study from the University of Western Ontario suggests mercury contamination in northwestern Ontario’s English-Wabigoon River has been made worse by ongoing industrial pollution.
Contamination of the river system dates back to the 1960s and 70s, when the pulp and paper mill dumped an estimated nine tonnes of mercury into the water.
The mercury has impacted generations of people living in Grassy Narrows First Nation, also known as Asubpeeschoseewagong Netum Anishinabek, a community about 150 kilometres from Dryden near the Ontario-Manitoba border, and Wabaseemoong Independent Nation.
However, the new study, published Thursday, has found that discharge of wastewater from the Dryden Paper Mill, combined with existing mercury, has created high levels of methylmercury – an even more toxic compound.
“Other forms of mercury don’t accumulate as strongly as methylmercury, but because it accumulates, it builds up to high levels in organisms, presenting that greater risk,” said Brian Branfireun, a biology professor at the University of Western Ontario. “It’s actually more serious than I even imagined.”
The experiment was conducted by masters student Eric Grimm under Branfireun’s supervision.
Dianne Loewen, communications and engagement co-ordinator for Dryden Fibre Canada, the owner of the Dryden Paper Mill, said in an email to CBC News on Wednesday that she could not comment on the study.
“Dryden Fibre Canada only recently acquired the mill from Domtar. We are not in a position to comment as we have not seen, nor have we been briefed on, Dr. Branfireun’s report.”
Dryden Fibre Canada took over the mill from Domtar in August 2023.
Poison through the food chain
While the wastewater coming from the mill today does not contain mercury, it does contain high levels of sulfate and organic matter, which “feed the bacteria that produce methylmercury from inorganic mercury in the environment,” the study says.
These toxins build up in the river’s fish, which are then passed on to the people that consume them.
“The accumulation of methylmercury in the human body causes neuromuscular problems and can also lead to death,” Branfireun said.
WATCH | Chief says research confirms community’s fears:
Just under 1,000 people live in Grassy Narrows First Nation, and fish are a staple part of the community’s diet.
“Most of the families continue to fish, they continue to eat the fish. It’s something they’ve done for hundreds of years – you can’t really stop them,” said Grassy Narrows Chief Rudy Turtle in an interview with CBC News.
It is estimated that 90 per cent of Grassy Narrows’ population has symptoms of mercury poisoning, which causes problems including tremors, insomnia, memory loss, neuromuscular effects, headaches and cognitive and motor dysfunction.
For years, Turtle has called for the paper mill to be closed and for the river to be cleaned up. The community has also been anxiously awaiting the construction of a Mercury Care Home, for which the federal government signed a funding agreement in 2020.
“We continue to be poisoned,” said Turtle, who himself has shared his experiences with mercury poisoning.
Mercury Care Home construction slated for summer
Anispiragas Piragasanathar, a spokesperson for Indigenous Services Canada (ISC), provided CBC News an emailed statement about the Mercury Care Home.
Piragasanathar said the federal government has committed:
$77M to build the Mercury Care Home.
$68.9M for operations, maintenance and specialized service delivery.
“ISC continues to support Grassy Narrows leadership as they take steps toward realizing their vision for health-care delivery in their community through the Mercury Care Home,” Piragasanathar said.
“Together, we have developed key construction milestones to ensure that the Mercury Care Home is built in a timely manner.”
Construction is planned to begin by July 1 and take about two to three years to complete.
Turtle said he is pleased with the additional funds the government has committed to the project this year, and that a ceremony will be held in the community once the shovels hit the ground.
No simple solutions
It is possible to remove the methylmercury from the water – but it won’t be easy, Branfireun said.
“We are talking about potentially hundreds of kilometres of rivers and lakes and wetlands in a very complicated landscape that is not developed,” he said.
While cleaning up the river will take substantial time and resources, removing the sulfate and organic matter is a more manageable solution for the short-term, Branfireun said.
“It wouldn’t completely solve the mercury problem in fish in this river, but it would dramatically improve it while these other remediation strategies are being implemented over the next few decades.”
Michael Rennie is an associate professor at Lakehead University’s biology department, as well as a research fellow at the International Institute for Sustainable Development (IISD) Experimental Lakes Area.
While he was not involved in the methylmercury study, he said he is not surprised by the results.
We are talking about potentially hundreds of kilometres of rivers and lakes and wetlands in a very complicated landscape that is not developed. – Brian Branfireun, University of Western Ontario
“It shows a pretty clear role for the impact that the mill has on the system now just from the effluent that’s going into it from the current operations,” Rennie said in an interview with CBC News.
There are ways to reduce the impact of mill operations on the river, Rennie said, such as settling ponds or new environmental policies, but the level of contamination throughout the system means there are no simple solutions.
“I don’t think this is saying, ‘Oh my God, we have to close the mill.’
“What I think it’s saying is there are likely industrial processes that can be put in to help reduce sulfate concentrations that are coming out of that effluent to help reduce organic matter, that will at least not make the problem continue to be worse,” he said.
Branfireun is expected to share the study’s findings on Thursday morning at the Earth Sciences Centre in Toronto.
ESAA Member News
Vertex Environmental Rebranded as VEI Contracting Inc.
Rebrands often occur when there’s a disconnect between your current and former services. This was the case for Vertex Environmental.
As our firm grows and evolves, our former name no longer accurately reflects our collective identity. While preserving our essence, we’ve chosen a new name that better represents who we are and what we do now.
Over the past 20 years, we’ve expanded beyond our origins as a specialized environmental remediation contracting firm. Today, we offer a wide range of construction-related services, including construction dewatering and water treatment systems. Additionally, our remediation support services now encompass high-resolution site characterization (HRSC), Remedial Design Characterization (RDC) and laboratory services.
Despite these changes, we remain committed to our roots as environmental contractors. Hence: VEI Contracting Inc
AGAT Laboratories Announces Two New Vice Presidents
Vice President of National Accounts
We are thrilled to announce the appointment of Peter Bradshaw as the new Vice President of National Accounts. Peter brings a wealth of experience and a proven track record of success in sales and account management, spanning over two decades. His strategic vision, exceptional relationship-building skills, and relentless pursuit of excellence make him an invaluable addition to our executive team.
Peter’s most recent role as Senior Account Executive at AGAT Laboratories has been marked by significant achievements. He worked within the existing sales structure to uncover cross-selling opportunities across various divisions and played a key role in business development as the company expanded its footprint into the Northwest Territories. His engagement with multiple government agencies, First Nations, and Metis communities has been instrumental in supporting current operations with new opportunities and strategies to attract new customers.
Peter’s previous tenure at AGAT Laboratories from 2007 to 2012 was equally impressive. He helped launch the environmental services division in Edmonton, building on AGAT’s success in Calgary and Grande Prairie. Through his efforts, the market grew over 300% in three years. Peter was deeply involved in the development of a new 30,000 sq ft facility, from initial property scouting to the full-scale launch event. His exceptional performance led to his promotion to Sales Supervisor, where he worked closely with the oil and gas and air representatives and managed a team on the environmental side.
Peter’s strategic insight, combined with his dedication to building strong relationships and delivering exceptional results, positions him perfectly for his new role. Please join us in welcoming Peter Bradshaw as our new Vice President of National Accounts. We look forward to his contributions and leadership in driving our continued growth and success.
Senior vice president appointment
AGAT Laboratories is pleased to announce the appointment of Nathan Scott as Senior Vice President responsible for Energy, Minerals and Renewables operations, domestically and internationally. With a distinguished career at AGAT spanning nearly two decades, Nathan brings a wealth of experience and expertise to this vital leadership role as AGAT continues to expand its services and operations.
Nathan Scott joined AGAT Laboratories shortly after graduating from the University of Calgary in 2005 with a Bachelor of Science in Chemistry. His journey at AGAT began in the environmental laboratory, and he quickly transitioned to the Client Services team, where he helped develop AGAT’s approach to service beyond analysis.
Throughout his career, Nathan has demonstrated exceptional leadership and technical multidisciplinary skills. Over the years, Nathan has been instrumental in various facets of AGAT’s operations, with a particular emphasis on Environmental, Energy, Minerals, Geotechnical and Field Sampling Services. He successfully launched two new laboratories for AGAT in Dartmouth, NS, and Grande Prairie, AB. His leadership efforts led to the establishment of some of AGAT’s first on-site laboratories in Northern Alberta supporting a new major start-up for Suncor in Fort Hills.
In 2023 and 2024, Nathan focused on expanding AGAT’s Petroleum division and led the successful acquisition and integration of Stratum Canada into AGAT’s operations, creating the first Centre of Excellence in the Geological, Mineralogical, Geochemical, and Subsurface Engineering sectors in Canada.
AGAT Laboratories will continues to rely on Nathan’s expertise and leadership as we continue to lead with excellence and innovation in pursuit of international diversification.
Please join us in congratulating Nathan on this well-deserved appointment and wishing him continued success in his new position.
New ESAA Members
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