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An Information Service for Alberta’s Environment Industry The Week Ending February 14th, 2014

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Inside this Issue:

• AER Releases Directive 080: Well Logging

• New CCME Document

• US EPA to Set Final Disposal Rules for Coal Ash

• Cat Parasite Found in Arctic Beluga

• EPA Vastly Misjudges Methane Leaks, Study Confirms

• New Member

• Job Board

• and much more ….

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ESAA ANNOUNCES NEW BOARD OF DIRECTORS

The Environment Services Association of Alberta (ESAA) is pleased to announce the 2014 Board of Directors:

• Renee White – President – Newalta • Jennifer Keller – Vice-President - CH2M HILL Canada • Jeff Dirks – Treasurer – KBL Environmental • Lisa Semenchuk – Secretary – The Gavia Group • Bonnie Drozdowski – Director – AITF • Anthony Neumann – Director - Exova • Peter Olmsted – Director – Matrix Solutions • Lisa Power – Director - AGAT Laboratories • Shaun Quinn – Director – Clifton Associates

The Board and Staff would like to thank outgoing Directors Gavin Scott and Craig Robertson for their service over the past 6 years. Gavin Scott will sit on the ESAA Board in a non-voting role as Past-President. ESAA would like to thank the members who took the time to fax in a proxy or attend the annual meeting on February 12th. Thank you so much for putting up with our multiple requests for proxies. We reached our goal and were able to pass our new Bylaws – New Bylaws. ESAA’s 2013 Annual Report was also approved at the AGM and is now available online at: http://www.esaa.org/about_overview.aspx

WATERTECH 2014 - PROGRAM NOW AVAILABLE

April 9-11, 2014 Fairmont Banff Springs

ESAA is pleased to announce that the program for WaterTech 2014 is now available online: http://www.esaa-events.com/watertech/agenda.htm. The 2014 program includes 52 technical presentations that include:

• Special Wetlands Session • Regulatory Session - Government Perspectives and Updates • 7 other technical sessions focusing on Flood Management / Response,

Groundwater, Monitoring / Modelling, Oilsands, Water Management, Industrial / Oil & Gas, and more.

WaterTech 2014 will also feature three keynote presentations:

• Dr. Shane Snyder, "Emerging Contaminants", Professor & Co-Director, Arizona Laboratory for Emerging Contaminants (ALEC)

• Glenn Isaac, "The Role of the Waterkeepers", Executive Director, North Saskatchewan Riverkeeper

• Col. Mike Mullane, "Countdown to Safety", Former NASA Space Shuttle Astronaut

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Sponsorship Opportunities: A limited number of sponsorship opportunities are still available. For additional details visit: http://www.esaa-events.com/watertech/sponsors.htm Courses: ESAA is offering 3 courses prior to the start of WaterTech. For more information visit: http://www.esaa-events.com/watertech/courses.htm. Course registration fees are in addition to the conference registration fees and are also open to non-delegates. There is a limited of 25 people per class. Courses being offered are:

• An Introduction to Environmental Data Management using Hydro GeoAnalyst • Groundwater Modeling using Visual MODFLOW Flex • Introduction to the Federal Fisheries and Navigable Waters Protection Acts

Registration: To register visit: http://www.esaa-events.com/watertech/ - Already 50% Sold Out!

AER RELEASES

DIRECTIVE 080: WELL LOGGING

The Alberta Energy Regulator (AER) announces the release of Directive 080: Well Logging, which updates, clarifies, and consolidates the AER’s well logging requirements.

A draft of the directive was released for stakeholder feedback on June 6, 2013. The feedback period closed on July 31, 2013. A summary of the feedback and the AER response is available from the directive’s webpage on the AER website, www.aer.ca.

Directive 080 becomes effective on May 14, 2014, at which time the following directives and informational letters (ILs) will be rescinded:

• Directive 021: Standards for the Submission of Digital Log Data to the EUB • Directive 043: Well Logging Requirements—Surface Casing Interval • IL 88-1: Submission of Mud Log Data • IL 93-4: Policy for the Logging Requirements of Horizontal Wells

Directive 080 is available on the AER website. Printed copies can be purchased from AER Information Product Services Section, Suite 1000, 250 – 5 Street SW: telephone: 403-297-8311 or 1-855-297-8311 (toll free); fax: 403-297-7040; e-mail: [email protected].

NEW CCME Document

Canadian Water Quality Guidelines for the Protection of Aquatic Life - Cadmium

Canadian Water Quality Guidelines for the Protection of Aquatic Life - Cadmium is now posted on CEQG online and CEQG Summary Table , along with the scientific criteria document published here .

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US EPA TO SET FINAL DISPOSAL RULES FOR COAL ASH

(Source: HazMat Magazine) The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) will make final disposal rules for coal ash as a non-hazardous material by December 19, 2014.

In 2012, the EPA faced legal action unless it created a deadline for finalizing coal ash disposal regulations initially proposed in 2010 under the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA).

A Consent Decree signed by a number of companies for the Appalachian Voices vs Gina McCarthy lawsuit was delivered to the Federal DC District Court on January 29, 2014.

“We are pleased that EPA is committing to finalize its proposed upgraded standards for coal ash disposal under Subtitle D, the non-hazardous waste section of RCRA,” said Kirk Benson, Headwaters Chairman and CEO, in a statement to media. “We will finally achieve regulatory certainty during 2014,” he added.

Besnon said he’s worked with the EPA for over five years and feels “very comfortable with the settlement agreed to with Headwaters and the other plaintiffs.”

A possibility remains that Congress could amend RCRA and require states to enforce national Federal Subtitle D nonhazardous waste standards for coal ash disposal under state-issued permits. These legislatively-required permits could improve the overall management of coal ash disposal if enacted.

“In either the legislative or the regulatory approach, the prospect of an unwarranted and damaging ‘hazardous waste’ designation for disposed coal ash is eliminated and the regulatory uncertainty removed,” said Benson. “Regulatory certainty will help us grow the beneficial use of coal ash – safely keeping the material out of disposal facilities, creating economic and environmental value.”

CAT PARASITE FOUND IN ARCTIC BELUGA

(Source: BBC News) The discovery by University of British Columbia scientists has prompted a health advisory to Inuit people in the region who eat the whale's meat.

Researchers say it is an example of how the warming of the Arctic is allowing the freer movement of pathogens.

Icier conditions in the past acted as an obstruction to infectious agents.

“Ice is a significant ecological barrier and it influences the way in which pathogens can be transmitted in nature and your risk of exposure,” said molecular parasitologist Michael Grigg.

“What we’re finding with the changes ongoing in the Arctic is that we’re getting new pathogens emerging to cause diseases in the region that haven’t been there before,” he told BBC News.

The UBC Marine Mammal Research Unit scientist was speaking here at the annual meeting of the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS).

Toxoplasma gondii is ubiquitous at lower latitudes, and many people carry it with no ill effects. But it is a danger to pregnant women and individuals with weak immune systems.

The fact that it is now prevalent in beluga is significant because Inuit will often eat the meat raw or undercooked - something they are now being strongly discouraged from doing.

Quite how the parasite got into the whales is a puzzle that scientists are now trying to solve.

They suspect the influx of cats to the Arctic brought in as pets will have imported the pathogen.

The contents of their faeces will somehow have got into watercourses and then been washed into the ocean. And with the significantly warmer temperatures in the Arctic now, liquid water is mobile for longer.

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The danger comes from eating undercooked or raw Beluga whale meat

"The transmissible stage of this parasite is an egg-like structure," said Dr Grigg.

"The only way to deactivate it is to boil it or freeze it, so the longer you have temperatures above zero degrees Celsius, the more risk you have in being exposed to this infectious stage of the parasite. And with climate change, you are increasing your risk."

In 2012, Dr Grigg's UBC team showed that a new strain of another parasite, Sarcocystis, was responsible for killing more than 400 grey seals in the North Atlantic. This pathogen had previously been seen only in the Arctic.

Dr Grigg said this was an example of the warming conditions opening up the region to allow more southerly populations of sea mammals to mix with their northern neighbours, and so become exposed to pathogens they would not normally experience.

Dr Sue Moore, an oceanographer with the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, said keeping an eye on sea mammals was one of the best ways to monitor changes in the Arctic. She called them "sentinels of change".

"They’re the top predators and so they rely on the ecosystem in which they live; they have a top-down view," she told BBC News.

"They reflect the changes that are occurring below them. They may not be able to tell you every linkage, but if a sea mammal stops eating one thing and starts eating another, that tells me there has been a big shift."

EPA VASTLY MISJUDGES METHANE LEAKS, STUDY CONFIRMS

(Source: LiveScience) The federal government has underestimated methane emissions from the United States by 50 percent for the past 20 years, according to a comprehensive new study.

Methane, also called natural gas, is a powerful but short-lived greenhouse gas. It lasts just nine years in Earth's atmosphere but is about 34 times more potent at trapping infrared radiation (the greenhouse effect) than carbon dioxide, which is more abundant and lasts longer. While methane spews into the sky from both natural sources, such as wetlands, and human activities, including oil and gas production, the government estimates only track manmade sources.

The review of scientific studies of methane emissions suggests that Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) methane counts are about 50 percent too low, though the underestimate could range from 25 percent to as much as 75 percent. That means the United States is pumping about 14 million tons more methane than thought into the atmosphere each year, according to the findings, published today (Feb. 13) in the journal Science.

"Evidence from numerous studies consistently suggest that methane emissions are larger than those estimated by the EPA inventory," said Adam Brandt, lead study author and an energy resources engineer at Stanford University in Palo Alto, Calif.

The review analyzed the results of more than 200 studies that traced methane emissions across the United States and were published in the past 20 years. The results were compared to the EPA's Greenhouse Gas Inventory, which records methane emissions and other climate-changing gases.

This isn't the first time a serious discrepancy has shown up between official methane estimates and a scientific study. For example, the EPA's "bottom-up" approach, which measures natural gas outputs directly from the source, can come up with vastly different figures than "top-down" studies, which measure air-borne gas concentrations. A study published in the journal Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences in November 2013 using the top-down approach also found a 50 percent underestimate.

"There have been a lot of studies that … superficially, have seemingly contradictory results," Brandt said. "Really, they were performed at different scales with different methodologies."

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http://www.livescience.com/42986-methane-greenhouse-gas-monitoring-threatened.html

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The new study sought to synthesize the results of both approaches, and provide a better estimate of natural gas emissions across the United States. It was funded by Novim, a nonprofit group aimed at providing scientific data on major world problems, through a grant from the Cynthia and George Mitchell Foundation.

Natural gas as fuel One of the biggest U.S. methane emitters is the natural gas industry. Leaks come from drilling for oil and gas, refining plants and transport and distribution, such as pipelines.

The study finds that just a small number of super-emitters in the natural gas industry are likely responsible for more than half of the industry's methane leaks. Finding these super-emitters, which account for less than 1 percent of all leaking devices, is a challenge for industry, Brandt said. "There's about a half a million wells and a couple million miles of pipeline, so it's a very big and very complex system," he said. "But if they know where the leak is they want to fix it, because it's costing them money." Greenhouse Gases: The Biggest Emitters (Infographic)

Cleaning up leaks would finally make natural gas cleaner than diesel, the study finds. Currently, the leaks in the gas system mean that running trucks and buses on diesel is still cleaner than natural gas, the researchers said.

But even though the natural gas system is sloppier than the EPA estimates, it's still cleaner than coal, the study concludes. Switching to coal-fired power plants over natural gas would produce more climate warming, even if the natural gas system was responsible for all of the U.S. methane leaks reported in the study, the researchers said.

In response to concerns about natural gas extraction leakage, the EPA is considering tightening federal regulations on oil and gas drilling to reduce methane emissions.

An agency spokesperson said the study results have not been reviewed yet. "EPA is aware of methane studies that result in estimates of national methane emissions that differ from EPA's estimates, and is interested in feedback on how information from such studies can be used to improve U.S. GHG [greenhouse gas] Inventory estimates," the agency said in a statement.

ESAA Member News

CDNOVA INSTRUMENTS LTD. NEW ALBERTA OFFICE

“CDNova Instruments Ltd is pleased to announce the re-location and expansion of our Alberta office. The new location can be found at Unit 210, 120 Pembina Road, Sherwood

Park, Alberta, T8H 0M2, Tel 780-417-2616, Fax 780-417-5581. Our new facility includes a laboratory for repair & calibration of Thermo Scientific Air Monitoring Instruments, plus a product training area for clients.”

New ESAA Member

ESAA’s Board of Directors and staff would like to welcome the following new member: Associate Member:

Brion Energy Corporation 1000, 150 – 9 Avenue SW

Calgary, AB T2P 3H9 Phone: (403) 817-2623

Web: www.brionenergy.com

Michael De Luca, Senior Hydrogeologist e-mail: [email protected]

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Upcoming Events

BEST2014 – Draft Program - May 28-20, Whistler, BC

The BCEIA is pleased to announce the tentative schedule for BEST2014 - Bettering Environmental Stewardship and Technology Conference. Download a printable pdf of the agenda here.

Balancing the Business & Environmental Risks of BC’s Hydrocarbon Industry

THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 20, 2014 SIMON FRASER UNIVERSITY – SEGAL BUILDING, VANCOUVER, BC

Register Now & Save $50 Detailed Agenda & Speaker Profiles

The 2014 EMA of BC Workshop will provide attendees with an opportunity to hear from major project proponents, regulators, and First Nations as they review the issues they face and how they balance business and environmental risks posed by upcoming hydrocarbon-related projects.

Hydrocarbons underlie a great deal of BC’s current economic activity, presenting stakeholders with unique sets of business and environmental risks that must be weighed and balanced. Whether a project is related to the exploration, transport, cleanup, or offsetting of hydrocarbons, balancing the associated risks require stakeholders to navigate often turbulent waters where regulatory regimes, available technologies, environmental conditions, and socioeconomic pressures collide.

ALBERTA SOILS NETWORK – MARCH PRESENTATION

The Alberta Soils Network (ASN) presents “Forest Ecosystem Responses to Acid Deposition in the Oil Sands Region of Alberta” by Dr. Scott Chang, March 4, 2014. The event, which is sponsored by Alberta Innovates Technology Futures will be held in Edmonton at Alberta Innovates Technology Futures Auditorium and broadcast across Alberta via weblink. Weblink participants will be sent the weblink access information via email 24 hours prior to the event. Please ensure that your email information registered with the AIA is correct. EVENT DESCRIPTION: Chronic acid deposition in the Athabasca oil sands region is a concern to the government, industry and the general public. The emission of acid forming compounds (mainly NOx and SO2) is known to increase as oil sands mining activities increase over time; however, the extent and the impact of acid deposition on surrounding forest ecosystems is not well understood. Dr. Chang shares the results of a five year research project on acid deposition in the Alberta oil sands region. SPEAKER BIOGRAPHY: Scott Chang is a professor in the Department of Renewable Resources at the University of Alberta. He received his PhD from UBC (forest soils) and MSc and BSc (soil science) from China. His research interests are: forest soil processes (N and C cycling), forest fertilization and nutrition, application of 15N/13C tracers in forest soils research, land reclamation, carbon sequestration, greenhouse gas emissions, and agroforestry. He has published widely in these areas. He is the curator for the Soil Science Monolith Collections, which is part of the University of Alberta Museums. He is also Chair for the Forest, Range and Wildland Soils Division of the Soil Science Society of America (SSSA) and Chair for the Soil Fertility and Plant Nutrition Commission of the International Union of Soil Science. He is an associate editor for Biology and Fertility of Soils. He previously served as Chair for the Alberta Soil Science Workshop and as an associate editor for the Canadian Journal of Soil Science, Journal of Soils and Sediments, Journal of Environmental Quality and Forest Ecology and Management. UPDATE ON AIA CPD CREDITS – Carlene Godwin, Director of Member Compliance for the AIA will provide a brief overview on the categories for Continuing Professional Development (CPD) credits and an explanation on what activities are appropriate for which categories. Carlene will answer your questions regarding CPD credits.

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REGISTRATION: Members and non-members should register online. Registration closes at 4:00 pm on February 25, 2014. Please note that for group registration for the weblink; each individual attending must register. Only individuals that have registered qualify for AIA Continuing Professional Development (CPD) credits. Should you have questions regarding the event, please contact Rosemarie Franke at 780-232-1967. Event Schedule: 11:30 – 12:15 Lunch 12:15 – 12:30 Update on AIA CPD Credits 12:30– 13:15 Presentation 13:15– 13:30 Questions & Answers Date: March 4, 2014 Location: Alberta Innovates Technology Futures Auditorium, 250 Karl Clark Rd NW Edmonton or Weblink Fee: $20.00 for attendance members and nonmembers $12.00 for attendance students (must present valid student ID) $12.00 for weblink members, nonmembers, students Contact: Rosemarie Franke 780-232-1967 Website: http://www.albertaagrologists.ca/default.aspx?page=31

Industry Positions Openings

For more information visit ESAA’s Job Board under the news section of HTUwww.esaa.org UTH

Decommissioning Consultant

JSK Consulting Ltd. is currently seeking an Decommissioning Consultant to manage pipeline abandonment and decommissioning projects in the field. The successful candidate will be responsible for performing the following duties:

• Initial site inspections, procedure and scope development; • Project estimating, scheduling and planning; • Procedure planning and execution; • Co-ordination of project with Program Manager; • Site Safety Management including planning and execution of all procedures; • Responsible for the planning and implementation of Environmental Controls; • Allocation of work to sub-contractors; • Cost tracking and progress reporting to the Program Manager; • Quality Control and Quality Assurance data inspection and drawing control;

Qualifications for this full time, permanent position include:

• A minimum of 5 years experience working within the Oil and Gas Upstream Industry in the Decommissioning, Production/Operation or Construction Sectors, where the incumbent has been responsible for the direct management of a project on a site by site basis;

• Post-Secondary Technology Diploma or Certificate in a related discipline such as: Petroleum Engineering, Power and Process Operating Certificate. Successful completion of additional industry related diplomas, certificate and apprenticeship programs will be considered.

• Excellent communication, writing, organization and computer skills; • Understanding of Piping Codes and Acts (i.e. Z662, ABSA & B31.3) is considered an asset; • Working knowledge of Welding and X-Ray Inspection.

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JSK offers a competitive benefit package, a company sponsored RRSP contribution program and all required training. A valid driver’s license and a clean driver’s abstract are required for employment. Compensation will be based on candidate’s experience. Please send your resume to [email protected]

Manager – Environment

Key Responsibilities • Manage the day-to-day operations for WSP’s environment group in the Calgary region • Lead WSP Alberta’s oil and gas sector for environmental services including the identification and acquisition of work,

and coordination and oversight of client activity • Provide thought leadership in environmental services required by the sector • Work closely with the Discipline Leads and Management Team • Provide technical and logistical support to field personnel for field-based projects • Review environmental site assessment, remediation & reclamation work plans, project cost estimates and technical

reports • Liaison with clients, regulatory agencies, other WSP business units and stakeholders regarding work plans, projects

and environmental issues • Manage the overall performance and professional development of staff • Attract and retain key talent by creating an effective work environment and actively recruiting, coaching, and mentoring

staff • Create succession and development plans for key staff • Implement corporate and client safety programs • Understand, live and nurture our values.

Qualifications • Strong leadership and motivational skills with the ability to develop positive working relationships in a team environment • University degree in environmental science, engineering or related discipline • 15 years of relevant upstream oil and gas environmental consulting experience • Member in good standing with an applicable professional association • Proven success in client relationship management at all levels of the client organization • Proven success in people development and growth • Thorough understanding of Alberta remediation and reclamation guidelines • Excellent written, technical reporting and communication skills • Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite and the use of online system • Valid and fully licensed driver in Alberta • The desire to succeed in a dynamic and progressive global organization

To apply for this position please refer to the WSP website at http://mycareer-canada.wspgroup.com/, job posting 27-0550. WSP is committed to the principles of employment equity. Only the candidates selected will be contacted.

Manager – Environmental Due Diligence

Key Responsibilities • Manage the day-to-day operations for WSP’s Due Diligence group based out of the Calgary office • Coordinate and review Phase I ESAs, compliance audits, and liability assessments for oil and gas facilities, industrial

and commercial properties across western Canada • Coordinate and review environmental due diligence assessments for property acquisitions and divestitures • Provide technical and logistical support to field personnel for field-based projects • Liaison with clients, regulatory agencies, other WSP business units and stakeholders regarding projects and

environmental issues • Manage the performance and professional development of technical staff • Attract and retain key talent by actively recruiting, coaching, and mentoring staff


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• Create succession and development plans for key staff • Lead the development of new business opportunities in this region • Implement corporate and client safety programs

Qualifications • University degree in environmental science, engineering or related discipline • 10 years of relevant upstream oil and gas environmental consulting experience • Member in good standing with an applicable professional association • Certified Environmental Auditor (CEA) designation is considered a strong asset • Proven success in client relationship management • Strong leadership and motivational skills with the ability to develop positive working relationships in a team environment • Highly developed mentoring capabilities for technical staff • Understanding of provincial and federal regulations, acts, and guidelines • Ability to deal with changing situations, tight deadlines and conflicting demands and priorities • Excellent written, technical reporting and communication skills • Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite and database entry • Valid and fully licensed driver in Alberta • The desire to succeed in a dynamic and progressive global organization

To apply for this position please refer to the WSP Website at http://mycareer-canada.wspgroup.com/, job posting 27-0533. WSP is committed to the principles of employment equity. Only the candidates selected will be contacted.

Various Positions

PROJECT MANAGER, Calgary (Competition #14-0115-01)

Summit Liability Solutions Inc. is seeking a highly motivated and experienced individual to join the Environmental Assessment Services (“EAS”) Division as a PROJECT MANAGER. This is a primarily office based position.

The Job: The Project Manager's duties are based on four (4) components: Operations, Financial, People and Customer Sales/Maintenance. You will carry out your duties in consultation with the Regional Manager, EAS on all matters. The primary duties include: organizing/managing work plans for selected Oil and Gas clients, scheduling and follow up with office and field staff to ensure necessary field and office work is executed in a timely fashion. You will also draft, review and submit all daily field reports, diagrams, site observations as well as make site recommendations.

The successful applicant will be responsible for leading and mentoring a team on the delivery of regional projects ensuring the quality, cost efficiency and timeliness of deliverables related to: handling all Alberta-based Environmental Assessments, Environmental Impact Assessments and other jobs types that may be required from time to time.

You will be supported by the entire Summit organization which consists of a dynamic Team of technical administrators, business development professionals, an in house IT department and many other highly experienced, skilled and educated Professionals. You will report directly to the Regional Manager, EAS.

The successful applicant will possess the following: • Candidates must be prepared to work in a multidisciplinary, fast paced project team environment • Ability to undertake a variety of project related tasks related to EAS • A University Degree or College Diploma from a recognized institution • Professional Designation or willing to pursue an Asset (P. Bio, P. Ag, P. Eng)

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Minimum Requirements:

• A minimum 5 years' direct experience in the environmental industry serving Oil & Gas • Broad experience and understanding of the Federal and Provincial (Western Canada) regulatory framework • An understanding of varying field duties • Experience in budgeting and costs controls • Previous experience managing projects and/or in related roles • Ability to represent Summit during discussions with internal and external clients • Exceptional accuracy and attention to detail

Desired Skills

• Experience with multi-provincial EA methodology and criteria (asset) • Strong interpersonal & leadership skills • Excellent communication and technical writing skills • Strong computer skills

Summit is a fully integrated environmental service company that delivers complementary, integrated liability management solutions. We are always looking to expand our Summit team and looking for hard-working, self-motivated individuals.

If you are interested in joining an industry leading environmental services company that is respected and innovative please submit your resume to [email protected]. We appreciate your interest in working with Summit. Due to the volume of applications, only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

Summit is committed to help you plan your career path! Our HR Team will assist you in growing as a Professional with Training and Development opportunities as well as looking to our internal pool of candidates for promotion. Each year Summit gathers the Team from across North America for Summit University where we share Industry and Company knowledge, not to mention getting to know our peers and having a lot of fun!

SENIOR Environmental Specialist, Calgary (Competition #14-0115-02)

Summit Liability Solutions Inc. is seeking a highly motivated and experienced individual to join the Environmental Assessment Services (“EAS”) Division as a SENIOR Environmental Specialist. This is a primarily field based position.

The Job: The Senior Environmental Specialist’s responsibilities duties are based on four (4) components: Operations, Financial, People and Customer Sales/Maintenance. You will carry out your duties in consultation with the Regional Manager, EAS on all matters. The primary duties include: organizing/managing work plans for selected Oil and Gas clients, scheduling and follow up to ensure necessary field and office work is executed in a timely fashion. You will also draft, review and submit all daily field reports, diagrams, site observations as well as make site recommendations.







Desired Skills





SENIOR Environmental Specialist, Calgary (Competition #14-0115-03)

Summit Liability Solutions Inc. is seeking a highly motivated and experienced individual to join the Environmental Assessment Services (“EAS”) Division as a SENIOR Environmental Specialist. This is a primarily field based position.

The Job:

The Senior Environmental Specialist’s responsibilities duties are based on four (4) components: Operations, Financial, People and Customer Sales/Maintenance. You will carry out your duties in consultation with the Regional Manager, EAS on all matters. The primary duties include: organizing/managing work plans for selected Oil and Gas clients, scheduling and follow up to ensure necessary field and office work is executed in a timely fashion. You will also draft, review and submit all daily field reports, diagrams, site observations as well as make site recommendations.







Desired Skills





INTERMEDIATE Environmental Specialist, Calgary (Competition #14-0115-04)

Summit Liability Solutions Inc. is seeking a highly motivated and experienced individual to join the Environmental Assessment Services (“EAS”) Division as an INTERMEDIATE Environmental Specialist. This is a primarily field based position.

The Job:

The Intermediate Environmental Specialist’s duties are based on four (4) components: Operations, Financial, People and Customer Sales/Maintenance. You will carry out your duties in consultation with the Project Manager/Project Coordinator, EAS on all matters. The primary duties include: organizing/managing work plans for selected Oil and Gas clients, scheduling and follow up with your supervisor to ensure necessary field and office work is executed in a timely fashion. You will also draft, review and submit all daily field reports, diagrams, site observations as well as make site recommendations.


You will be supported by the entire Summit organization which consists of a dynamic Team of technical administrators, business development professionals, an in house IT department and many other highly experienced, skilled and educated Professionals. You will report directly to the Project Manager/Project Coordinator, EAS.

The successful applicant will possess the following: • Candidates must be prepared to work in a multidisciplinary, fast paced project team environment • Ability to undertake a variety of project related tasks related to EAS • A University Degree or College Diploma from a recognized institution


• Professional Designation or willing to pursue an Asset (P. Bio, P. Ag, P. Eng)



Desired Skills

• Experience with multi-provincial EA methodology and criteria (asset) • Excellent communication and technical writing skills • Strong computer skills



Summit is committed to help you plan your career path! Our HR Team will assist you in growing as a Professional with Training and Development opportunities as well as looking to our internal pool of candidates for promotion. Each year Summit gathers the Team from across North America for Summit University where we share Industry and Company knowledge, not to mention getting to know our peers and having a lot of fun! SENIOR Technical Writer/Reviewer, Calgary (Competition #14-0116-01) Summit Liability Solutions Inc. is seeking a highly motivated individual to be part of our Calgary office with the Environmental Assessment Services Division as an SENIOR Technical Writer/Reviewer. SENIOR Technical Writer/Reviewer is responsible for:

• In partnership with the Calgary Regional Manager you are responsible for assuring regulatory compliance and quality reporting with respect to Phase I’s, Phase II’s, Phase III’s, Spills, DSA’s and Reclamation Applications;

• Keeping the Summit team educated and aware of risk-based assessments and potential Tier 2 approaches; • Keeping SOP’s up to date and generating standards for field work; • Generating standard Phase II and III reporting templates; • Conducting random audits on Phase II and III reports coming from other technical advisors/writers; • Ensuring that reports are being completed in a timely fashion; • Proof read various Phase II and III reports coming from technical advisors; • Educate PMs and field staff with SOP and regulatory changes; • Supervising the various members of the group to ensure their roles and responsibilities are being filled in a manner that

meets the group’s objectives and serves Summit’s standards; • Provide weekly summaries and reports to the VP, Environmental Assessment Services; and • Keep up to date on relevant industry information, directive, guides and information letters.

Desired Skills & Experience

• Possess an undergraduate or advanced degree in sciences, environmental science, land reclamation, agronomy or other related field of study from a recognized university

• Applicants must possess a professional designation (or be able to attain) from any organization that allows for professional sign off for upstream oil and gas reclamation certification work

• A minimum 5 years' direct experience in the environmental industry serving Oil & Gas • Broad experience and understanding of the Federal and Provincial (Western Canada) regulatory framework • An understanding of varying field duties • Ability to represent Summit during discussions with internal and external clients • Exceptional accuracy and attention to detail • Experience with multi-provincial EA methodology and criteria (asset) • Strong interpersonal & leadership skills • Excellent communication and technical writing skills • Strong computer skills


Company Description Summit is a fully integrated environmental service company that delivers complementary, integrated liability management solutions. We are always looking to expand our Summit team and looking for hard-working, self-motivated individuals. Send your resume to [email protected] along with a cover letter.

You will be supported by the entire Summit organization which consists of a dynamic Team of technical administrators, business development professionals, an in house IT department and many other highly experienced, skilled and educated Professionals. You will report directly to the Regional Manager, DWM in Lloydminster.

Summit is committed to help you plan your career path! Our HR Team will assist you in growing as a Professional with Training and Development opportunities as well as looking to our internal pool of candidates for promotion. Each year Summit gathers the Team from across North America for Summit University where we share Industry and Company knowledge, not to mention getting to know our peers and having a lot of fun

Quicksilver Resources Canada Inc. is a Calgary based company recognized as

a leader in unconventional gas exploration and development. We have established operations in Alberta’s Horseshoe Canyon and a strong land

position for future development in BC’s Horn River Basin. Further to excellent results from our initial development in the Horn River

Basin, Quicksilver is recruiting the following positions to support our future growth:

Environmental Advisor

Key Responsibilities include:

• Support production, drilling, and construction operations, through the provision of technically sound and practical guidance in the areas of:

o Waste management o Water use o Air emissions and climate change o Wildlife o Vegetation

• Manage reclamation and remediation activities • Support environmental monitoring, tracking and reporting initiatives • Provide support to environmental regulatory application/approval processes • Assist in the development and implementation of an environmental management system • Conduct internal environmental audits

Qualifications are:

• 5 years industry experience with a relevant degree • Familiarity with local regulatory frameworks • Strong communication skills (both written and verbal) coupled with strong interpersonal skills

We offer competitive salaries and benefits in addition to both short term and long term incentives as part of an excellent remuneration package for qualified candidates. Individuals interested in pursuing a career with an industry leader that offers a challenging and diverse work environment, are invited to submit their resumes by February 15, 2014 to [email protected] or fax to (403) 537-3234. Please include the job title in the subject line. We sincerely thank you for your interest in Quicksilver Resources Canada Inc. Candidates under consideration will be contacted.



Intermediate Project Manager-Edmonton/Calgary

Explore a different kind of company. One that offers exciting challenges and fulfilling rewards. We provide world-class environmental, engineering and scientific solutions to our clients in the Mining, Oil & Gas, Energy, Waste, Infrastructure and Water sectors. Our people come from a wide range of backgrounds and fields of study. They represent the best in their respective disciplines and specializations. Together, they make it possible to assemble multidisciplinary teams that provide clients with a full-service approach to their unique needs. Tetra Tech EBA, has progressively expanded since its inception in 1966 and, today, clients are served by more than 700 engineers, scientists, technologists, and support staff from offices predominantly across western and northern Canada. Tetra Tech EBA is a values-based consulting engineering and sciences company that offers exciting challenges and fulfilling rewards to our employees. Since 2010, we are part of the Canadian family of Tetra Tech (NASDAQ: TTEK) companies, with over 4,000 employees working from over 50 offices across the country, and over 14,000 employees worldwide. We are currently seeking an intermediate level Project Manager to join our multi-disciplinary Environment Practice, Infrastructure and Development Sector in Calgary. This position offers an interesting variety of office and field work on a diversified range of contaminated sites related projects. We work primarily within western and northern Canada, although we have a growing portfolio of international project work. Responsibilities

• Planning projects, developing accurate scopes of work, cost estimates, project plans, schedules and deliverables to execute high quality projects on time and on budget;

• Creating project plans and implementing sub-consultant and sub-contractor agreements • Developing health and safety plans, project budgets and schedules; • Executing projects in compliance with EBA Quality Management System procedures, communicate with

team and client, reconcile financials, and cull and archive files upon completion; • Developing, mentioning and coaching project teams • Maintaining current knowledge of leading edge project management practices • Identifying and securing new business opportunities, writing proposals and developing Statements of

Qualifications • Liaising between EBA and the client. • Participating in business development activities for the Infrastructure and Development Sector.

Qualifications

• Several years of project management experience leading multi-discipline, complex or Design-Build projects;

• Proven success in delivering high quality projects with a value over $1M on time and on budget; • Outstanding relationship building skills and ability to lead and manage by influence; • An aptitude for and interest in planning, scheduling and financial management; • Sound technical and regulatory understanding of environmental aspects in oil and gas industry; • Post-secondary education in a related discipline.

Apply Now! We offer a great place to work, and an engaging culture that is based on innovation, collaboration and integrity. Our compensation plan includes a competitive salary with a comprehensive benefits package, and excellent opportunities for growth and advancement.

To apply visit: http://www.maxhire.net/cp/?E5586B361E43517B7E591C2B7752196C48287D

Position: Remediation Technician and Supervisor Closing Date: February 28, 2014 TRIUM Environmental Inc. (TRIUM) is the premier advanced chemical remediation company in western Canada. We specialize in contaminated site management and regulatory site closure services through expertise in chemical oxidation (ChemOx®) contaminated soil and groundwater remediation and remediation project logistics. We are urgently recruiting for full time and seasonal Remediation Field Technicians and

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Supervisors to join our field teams in conducting our Ex-Situ Chemical Oxidation (EXCO®) and In-situ Chemical Oxidation process. Applications should be made to [email protected] or via fax 403.932.5016. Please send a detailed resume and cover letter. Responsibilities include:

• Support activities and develop skills that contribute to the implementation of contaminated site remediation projects, mainly consisting of in-situ and ex-situ chemical remediation approaches.

• Prepare and manage field supplies, equipment and third party sub-contractors. • Conduct fieldwork and operate specialized chemical handling equipment at remediation sites to ensure

project continuity, quality and general filed duties necessary for completion of remediation projects. • Assist in implementation of project scope and goals, as well as monitor project schedules and budgets in

collaboration with Project Manager and Project Coordinators. • Implement established project quality management and health and safety systems.

The preferred candidate will possess the following skills and attributes:

• Technical Diploma or undergraduate degree specializing in Soil Science, Engineering, Hydrogeology/Geology, or Environmental Sciences, appropriate to the work qualification.

• No minimum experience, however experience/knowledge in the engineered remediation area (e.g. chemical oxidation, vapour extraction, bio-remediation) would be considered an asset.

• Good understanding of fluid dynamics, pumps & actuators, piping & flow process and mechanics, and familiarity with various hand tools.

• Ambitious and self-motivated. Diligent toward maintaining a clean and safe working environment. • Experience in the environmental/agricultural industries is preferred, but consideration will be granted to

strong candidates with other and/or no industry experience. • Health and safety is an imperative component of our success, and TRIUM maintains an industry-leading

program. The successful candidate must be able to integrate and contribute to the team in the execution of health and safety processes on-site.

Thank you for your interest and we look forward to discussing this exciting opportunity with you.

Husky Energy is one of Canada’s largest integrated energy companies. Based in Calgary, Alberta, it is publicly traded on the Toronto Stock Exchange under the symbol HSE and HSE.PR.A. Husky and its more than 5,000 employees operate in Western and Atlantic Canada, the United States and the Asia Pacific Region, with Upstream and Downstream business segments. Husky's Corporate Responsibility department has an opportunity available for a Decommissioning Project Manager who would be responsible for planning, budgeting and oversight of facility decommissioning projects. Specific responsibilities will include:

• Manage decommissioning projects through the Husky Project Management process • Identify, assign and oversee appropriate consultants/contractors that are qualified to deal with the level of

risk and complexity of the projects • Ensure that all regulatory and stakeholder requirements and commitments are maintained throughout the

decommissioning process • Responsible to manage costs and resources related to Decommissioning projects. • Responsible for safety planning and reporting • The ideal candidate will have the following qualifications: • A Post Secondary Degree in a related discipline • A Professional Designation, such as P.Eng., would be an asset • 10+ years of experience with project management • 5+ years of experience with decommissioning, facility operation, oil field facility commissioning, and/or

Brownfield type cleanups would be an asset • 5+ years of experience with remediation would be an asset • A valid, clean Class 5 Driver’s License is required

As this position has been identified as safety sensitive, employment of a final candidate selected for this position will be conditional upon successful completion of required pre-employment medical and drug/alcohol assessments.


As this position requires the operation of a motor vehicle, applicants are asked to provide a recent (i.e., issued within the previous 4 weeks) original driver’s abstract for the preceding 3 year period when appearing for an interview. Husky Energy is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to a diverse workforce and a respectful work environment. We value diversity of expertise, talent and opinion which is leveraged for an innovative and productive work environment. We are focused on attracting and retaining the best talent by encouraging applications from all qualified individuals including visible minorities, aboriginal people, women and people with disability. If interested, please apply to job 12740 at jobs.huskyenergy.com by March 3, 2014.

Commercial Environmental Specialist/Manager

CALGARY ALBERTA Earthmaster Environmental Strategies Inc. is a multi-disciplinary consulting firm focused on serving the upstream oil and gas industry in Western Canada. We offer an exceptional team-oriented work

environment, tremendous opportunity for career development and growth, generous compensation, and a comprehensive benefits package. We are seeking career-oriented Commercial Environmental Specialist or Manager to work in Alberta Activities and Responsibilities

• Lead and/or manage the day-to-day operations for Earthmaster’s Commercial group based out of our

Calgary office • Work closely with the Management Team and other Project Managers • Provide technical and logistical support to field personnel for field-based projects • Coordinate, prepare and review environmental site assessment, compliance audits, liability assessments,

remediation and reclamation proposals, work plans, project cost estimates and technical reports on industrial and commercial properties across western Canada

• Liaison with clients, regulatory agencies, and other Earthmaster departments regarding work plans, projects and environmental issues

• Manage the performance and professional development of technical staff • Attract and retain key talent by actively recruiting, coaching, and mentoring staff • Create succession and development plans for key staff • Lead the development of new business opportunities • Implement corporate and client safety programs • Travel as required for various field programs

Qualifications

• University degree in environmental science, engineering or related discipline • 5- 10 years relevant work experience, or a relevant combination of education and experience • Member in good standing with an applicable professional association in Alberta • Certified Environmental Professional (EP) or Environmental Auditor (CEA) designation, or eligibility to be

registered • Proven success in client relationship management • Strong leadership and motivational skills with the ability to develop positive working relationships in a team

environment • Highly developed mentoring capabilities for technical staff • Understanding of provincial and federal regulations, acts, and guidelines as applied to industrial and

commercial/residential properties • Ability to deal with changing situations, tight deadlines and conflicting demands and priorities • Superior communication, interpersonal and writing skills • Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite and database entry • Valid and fully licensed driver in Alberta with clean driving record (abstract required)

Please forward cover letter and resume to: Earthmaster Environmental Strategies Inc. #200, 358 – 58 Avenue SW Calgary, AB T2H 2M5 Email: [email protected] Fax: (403) 201-2227 Web: www.earthmaster.ca

ENVIRONMENTAL Assessment, Remediation (Soil or

Groundwater) and Reclamation Specialists ALBERTA AND SASKATCHEWAN

Earthmaster Environmental Strategies Inc. is focused on serving the upstream oil and gas industry in Western Canada. We are a multi-

disciplinary consulting firm offering an exceptional team-oriented working environment, a comprehensive benefit package, generous compensation, and an opportunity for career development and growth. We are seeking an Intermediate and a Senior level, soil and/or groundwater assessment and remediation/reclamation professional to work in our Southern Saskatchewan and Alberta upstream oil and gas environmental programs. RESPONSIBILITIES: Manage environmental programs and site specific projects:

• Develop work plans and associated budgets • Co-ordinate, supervise and execute field work • Prepare, review and edit technical reports • Safety reporting • Work with land owners, clients and external contractors • Collaborate with staff located both in head office and satellite offices • Provide strong leadership • Maintain excellent client service and build further relationships • Effectively manage project budgets • Participate in business development • Mentor junior staff

QUALIFICATIONS:

• University degree or technical diploma in a relevant discipline • Professional designation such as P.Eng., P.Geol., P.Ag., P.Chem or eligible for professional designation • Minimum 2+ years of field experience in contaminated site assessment and remediation and/or reclamation • Previous experience working for a consulting firm or related industry • Strong communication skills and excellent written and oral (English) skills • Well-developed interpersonal skills including problem solving, decision making and stress management • Valid Driver's License • Desire to provide excellent practical client service and a commitment to technical excellence

Please forward cover letter and resume to: Earthmaster Environmental Strategies Inc. #200, 358 – 58 Avenue SW Calgary, AB T2H 2M5 Email: [email protected] Fax: (403) 201-2227 Web: www.earthmaster.ca


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