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An Information Service for Alberta’s Environment Industry The Week Ending March 7th, 2014
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Inside this Issue:
• AB Proposed Designated Materials Recycling Regulation Consultation Reports
• AER Releases Investigation Report on Pipeline Incident Near Sundre
• Baytex Spill Did Not Affect Wildlife or Waterways, AER
• Remediation Technology News and Resoruces
• Job Board
• and much more ….
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ALBERTA ENERGY REGULATOR (AER) PHASE 3 IMPLEMENTATION – INDUSTRY
INFORMATION SESSIONS The Government of Alberta and the Alberta Energy Regulator (AER) have developed and passed legislation, regulations, and rules that outline the AER’s legal framework. As the regulator implements the final sections of the Responsible Energy Development Act (REDA), the AER will be hosting stakeholder information sessions. Content will focus on industry requirements, but all stakeholders are welcome to attend.
The sessions will highlight changes that will occur upon proclamation of REDA on March 29, 2014. A question and answer period will follow.
Session details: Sessions are free, but participants must preregister. Seating may be limited to five seats per company as space is limited.
Location: 2nd floor, Eau Claire Theatre, 200 Barclay Parade SW, Calgary, Alberta
Topics
• March 19 (9:00 am to 11:00 am) Environmental Protection and Enhancement Act / Water Act Authorizations and Mine Financial Security Program. If this session becomes full, a second session will be opened in the afternoon (1:30 pm to 3:30 pm).
• March 20 (1:30 pm to 3:30 pm) Compliance and Enforcement • March 21 (9:00 am to 11:00 am) Reclamation and Remediation.
If this session becomes full a second session will be opened in the afternoon (1:30 pm to 3:30 pm).
Following the sessions, all presentations will be posted to www.aer.ca on the About AER > What We Do > Presentations to Industry.
PROGRAM AND COURSE INFO
AVAILABLE April 9-11, 2014 - Fairmont Banff
Springs
79% Sold Out
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. Exhibit Space: Sold Out! 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 79% Sold Out!
Delegate Passes 69% Sold Out Abstract Submission Deadline: May 30, 2014
The 13th Annual RemTech Symposium will be held October 15-17, 2014 at the Fairmont Banff Springs Hotel. The Call for Abstract for RemTech 2014 is available online at: www.esaa-events.com/remtech/. Deadline to submit an abstract is May 30, 2014. "You asked ... we listened." So we are making some changes for 2014, here is a sneak peek, with full details to follow in early 2014.
• New exhibitor floor plan • New exhibitor hours • Product Demonstration Theatre • Later start on Friday morning, with a general regulatory updates session followed by technical sessions • A few details are available at: http://www.esaa-events.com/remtech/agenda.htm
Registration: Delegates passes are now 69% Sold Out. Registration details at: www.esaa-events.com/remtech/ Sponsorship Information: A limited number of sponsorship opportunities remain. Details can be found online at: http://www.esaa-events.com/remtech/sponsors.htm
PROPOSED DESIGNATED MATERIALS RECYCLING REGULATION
Alberta Environment and Sustainable Resource Development gathered feedback on the proposed changes from stakeholders and the public between October and December 2013. The feedback we received is summarized in two reports available at: HTTP://ESRD.ALBERTA.CA/WASTE/DEFAULT.ASPX
CALL FOR EXPRESSSION OF INTEREST - CANDIDATE ROSTER FOR REGIONAL PLAN REVIEW PANELS
Thank you for your ongoing support as the Government of Alberta continues to develop and implement, in consultation with Albertans, seven regional land-use plans to achieve Alberta’s long-term social, economic and environmental goals. The Government of Alberta is now looking for individuals, through a public advertising campaign (attached), to become part of a standing roster from which panel members may be selected to participate in the review of a regional plan. The Alberta Land Stewardship Act (ALSA) contains provisions for any person who
is directly and adversely affected by a regional plan to request a review of the plan. The role of the independent review panel will be to consider review requests and provide recommendations to the Government of Alberta. For more information about candidate requirements please visit the Land-Use Framework website at www.landuse.alberta.ca. To declare your interest, complete the Candidate Roster Application from the Land-use Framework website and submit it with a resume and biography of not more than 200 words to [email protected]. If you are unable to submit an electronic version, please submit by mail or fax to: Land Use Secretariat 9th floor, 10035-108th street, Centre West Building Edmonton, Alberta T5J 3E1 Fax: (780) 644-1034 Competition for the candidate roster closes on March 26, 2014. Successful candidates will be notified directly by mail.
AER RELEASES INVESTIGATION REPORT ON PIPELINE INCIDENT NEAR SUNDRE
The Alberta Energy Regulator (AER) has released its investigation report that details Plains Midstream Canada’s (Plains) Rangeland pipeline failure that occurred on June 7, 2012, near Sundre, Alberta.
The pipeline incident resulted in approximately 462 m3 of crude oil being released into the Red Deer River, and nearby residents were impacted.
The AER investigation concludes that the pipeline failure was caused by deficiencies in the company’s management of the pipeline and preincident administration procedures. The AER investigation describes the company’s failure to
• inspect the Rangeland pipeline annually, • complete inspections on the pipeline at the required frequency according to its own pipeline integrity
management program, • apply appropriate mitigation measures according to its own assessment of scour (erosion of river bed
under pipe), • apply appropriate mitigation measures according to its own hazard assessment, and • to respond to the Government of Alberta’s high stream flow advisories that were issued on (June 5th and
6th, 2012) and which would have mitigated the volume of crude oil released.
On July 4, 2013, the AER issued an order under section 22 of the Oil and Gas Conservation Act against Plains; the order includes a full regulatory audit of the company’s Alberta pipeline operations. The audit stems from the company’s failure to follow Alberta regulatory requirements over a prolonged period of time.
The AER has also issued four high risk enforcement actions against the company for its role in the Rangeland pipeline failure. The AER enforcement action directs the company to update its emergency response plan and to conduct a resident awareness program within the emergency planning zone of the Rangeland pipeline. Further, Plains is required to develop, implement, and electronically submit an action plan to the AER detailing what the company will do to prevent future regulatory noncompliance.
Should the company fail to complete any of the required actions, the AER will issue additional high risk enforcement actions and escalate existing enforcement consequences.
The AER provides regulatory oversight for more than 421 000 kilometres of pipeline within Alberta's borders. If the AER identifies a pipeline operation that is, or is at risk of, causing unacceptable impacts, the regulator will pursue all available remedies to ensure that public safety is protected and environmental stewardship is upheld.
In 2013, the AER conducted nearly 1400 pipeline inspections and investigations. As a result, 217 high risk noncompliances were recorded, and 37 pipelines were suspended.
The Alberta Energy Regulator ensures the safe, efficient, orderly, and environmentally responsible development of hydrocarbon resources over their entire life cycle. This includes allocating and conserving water resources, managing public lands, and protecting the environment while providing economic benefits for all Albertans.
BAYTEX SPILL DID NOT AFFECT WILDLIFE OR WATERWAYS, REGULATOR SAYS
(Source: Edmonton Journal) EDMONTON - About 88 barrels of crude oil and water spilled March 2 on a Baytex well site near Peace River after severely cold weather caused a pipe to freeze.
None of the oil and “produced water” — brackish water which comes up the well — flowed off the lease site, company spokesman Andrew Loosley said Wednesday.
The leak, made public this week by Alberta Energy Regulator, occurred as the oilsand mix was pumped from a well head into a storage tank, where the mixture is heated to separate the oil and sand and melt the resulting bitumen for transportation.
The area was cleaned up and waste taken to a landfill site for disposal. The “relatively small” spill occurred in the Three Creeks area north of Peace River, Loosley said.
On its website, the Alberta Energy Regulator said there was no impact on wildlife or any water body.
Baytex’s production method sees thick bitumen and sand is augered out of the ground and pumped up into large surface storage tanks, a process called CHOPS or cold heavy oil production with sand.
The oil mixed with sand comes out of the ground at about 20 C, and is heated up to 80 C d to melt the bitumen.
Baytex operations in the nearby Reno oilfield were central in a public hearing in January into health effects of emissions from bitumen storage tanks.
Loosley said the company sent letters to area residents this week seeking their approval to install the pollution control equipment they say will reduce air pollution from the bitumen storage tanks the nearby Reno field.
Seven families have left the area, concerned about ill health they suspect was caused the bitumen fumes.
The company also signed an agreement this week to send excess natural gas from its area wells to GenaltaPower, enough gas to generate power for 1,400 homes, said Loosley.
PROVINCE NEVER INSPECTED BERM THAT BURST AT OBED MINE TAILINGS POND
(Source: Edmonton Journal) EDMONTON - The berm around the Obed mine coal tailings pond that failed last fall had not been inspected by the province because it was not classified as a dam, a public forum at the University of Alberta was told Thursday.
The berm broke Oct. 31, 2013, sending a wall of water, mud and fine coal particles out of the tailings pond in the largest coal slurry spill in Canada. The spill over ran the banks of two small creeks and left a layer of muddy, contaminated sediment in the creeks and along the banks for five kilometres and ran into the Athabasca River.
At the public forum, U of A water scientists presented the results of their review of mine owner Sherritt’s cleanup plans — a review requested by Alberta Environment in an effort to get and independent review and “the best science” to guide the cleanup.
In response to a question about inspection reports on the berm around the tailings pond, Alberta Environment said no such reports exist as the structure was not classified as a dam and therefore “not subject to regular testing. “
That raised a red flag for some at the forum. Peter Fortuna of Fort McMurray asked if there was a list identifying which structures are considered dams “so we can know in our community” what is being inspected.
Sherritt’s John Schadan, vice-president of operations, said later that the company inspected the berm regularly and found no warning signs. It is too early to say how or why the berm burst — that is still under investigation, he added.
Alberta Environment later said to be classified as a dam, the structure must be 2.5 metres high and have the capacity to store 30,000 cubic metres of water, and they require licence. The height of the Sherritt berm was not available.
Alberta Environment and Sherritt are looking at how to contain the contaminated slurry that is frozen under ice and snow, stopping the flow into the Athabasca River but with the spring melt approaching.
Cleanup crews will go in with shovels to try to dig out as much as possible of the sediment on the riverbed and banks of the two creeks, he said.
In places where the coal tailings mixed into mud on the riverbed, there can be a buildup of heavy metals such as mercury and arsenic, he added.
Sherritt has spent tens of millions of dollars on the cleanup, Schadan said. Sherritt sold the mine to Colorado-based coal giant Westmoreland Coal Company which will take over at the end of March, though Sherritt will remain involved in the cleanup, Schadan said.
COAL FIRM TO PAY RECORD PENALTY AND SPEND MILLIONS ON WATER CLEANUP IN 5 STATES
(Source: NY Times) One of the nation’s biggest coal companies will pay a record civil penalty and will spend tens of millions of dollars to clean up water flowing from mines in five states, the Environmental Protection Agency and the Justice Department announced on Wednesday.
The company, Alpha Natural Resources, and 66 of its subsidiaries including the former Massey Energy, will spend $200 million under a consent decree to reduce pollution from coal mines in Kentucky, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Virginia and West Virginia. The company will also pay $27.5 million, the largest civil penalty ever for permit violations under the Clean Water Act, in connection with more than 6,000 such violations from 2006 to 2013.
Under the agreement, which involved both state and federal agencies, Alpha’s new equipment should prevent the discharge of about 36 million pounds of dissolved solids each year, including about nine million pounds of metals and other pollutants.
The agreement is the fifth in recent years between the agencies and coal companies, following deals with Massey in 2008, Patriot Coal in 2009, and Arch Coal and Consol Energy in 2011.
Because of such agreements, “we have a very significant share of the coal mining companies in Appalachia under consent decrees to clean up their discharges,” said Robert G. Dreher, the acting assistant attorney general for the Environment and Natural Resources Division of the Justice Department.
In a statement, Alpha noted that water safety in industrial operations had been at the forefront of public attention in recent months with a chemical spill in West Virginia and a coal ash spill in North Carolina.
“The public expects that regulators ensure that water quality is protected and that companies comply with their permits,” said Gene Kitts, Alpha’s senior vice president for environmental affairs. “That’s the way it should be. We respect and support that, and understand the concerns that these events have raised, yet there are distinct differences between those events and what we’re talking about here.”
The company’s rate of compliance with water quality permits in 2013 was 99.8 percent, Mr. Kitts said, “but our goal is to do even better.”
Joe Lovett, the executive director of Appalachian Mountain Advocates in West Virginia, expressed little enthusiasm for the agreement, saying such deals do not get to the fundamental problem of heavy pollution from mining techniques like mountaintop removal. “What E.P.A. should do is stop issuing permits that it knows coal companies can’t comply with,” he said.
Remediation Technology News and Resources
(The following are selected items from the US EPA's Tech Direct - http://clu-in.org/techdirect/) Upcoming Live Internet Seminars
Sustainable Remediation - April 15, 2014, 10:00AM-11:00AM EDT (14:00-15:00 GMT). A pre-conference workshop for the Sustainable Remediation Conference 2014. The webinar aims to stimulate international exchange by providing a venue for professionals and interested parties from multiple backgrounds to share experiences and perspectives on how contaminated sites can be remediated with a lower environmental footprint, and how their reuse can contribute to a more sustainable land development. The event builds on the Green Remediation Conference (Copenhagen, November 2009), the 2nd International Conference on Sustainable Remediation (Vienna, November 2012) and discussions alongside at ConSoil 2010 & 2013 as well as through virtual events hosted by US EPA. For more information and to register, see http://clu-in.org/live . ASTM Greener Cleanup Standard Guide: An Introduction - April 25, 2014, 1:00PM-3:00PM EDT (17:00-19:00 GMT). ASTM International, Inc. released its Greener Cleanup Standard Guide E2893-13, (the "Guide") in November 2013. The Guide offers remediation professionals a clear, step-wise approach to implementing green remediation projects, and is the most direct guidance of its kind. This webinar is provided through a collaboration of the Guide's Development Team and USEPA. The Guide sets forth a 5-step decision-making process to reduce the environmental footprint of contaminated site assessment and cleanup projects. Through this webinar, participants will gain insight on the genesis of this ASTM effort, potential applications of the Guide, the mechanics of actually using it at a project, and how stakeholders are considering its use. This two-hour Webinar includes a 30-minute closing Q&A session and will be instructed by John Simon, lead of the Development Team, as well as Carlos Pachon and Deb Goldblum of USEPA. For more information and to register, see http://clu-in.org/live .
New Documents and Web Resources
Introduction to In Situ Bioremediation of Groundwater (EPA 542-R-13-018). In situ bioremediation (ISB) of groundwater involves the encouragement of indigenous bacterial populations to metabolize target contaminants through the addition of various amendments (biostimulation) to the subsurface environment. In addition to amendments, select strains of bacteria may be added to the subsurface to help treat some sites (bioaugmentation). Bacteria perform coupled oxidation/reduction (redox) reactions to live, and bioremediation exploits these reactions to remove contaminants from contaminated media (soil, air, or groundwater). Bacteria can use different electron acceptors (oxidized compounds) and donors (reduced compounds) in the three major oxidation pathways aerobic respiration, anaerobic respiration, and fermentation. ISB can use all of these pathways, and contaminant degradation may occur through direct metabolism, cometabolism, or abiotic transformations that may result from biological activities. This report is intended for U.S. EPA and state agency site managers and may serve as a reference to designers and practitioners (December 2013, 86 pages). View or download at http://clu-in.org/techpubs.htm . 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 http://clu-in.org/products/tins/ . The following resources were included in recent issues:
• The Effect of Soil Properties on Metal Bioavailability: Field Scale Validation to Support Regulatory Acceptance
• BioReD: Biomarkers and Tools for Reductive Dechlorination Site Assessment, Monitoring and Management
• White Paper on PCBs in the Built Environment • Technical Review Workgroup Recommendations Regarding Gardening and Reducing Exposure to Lead-
Contaminated Soils • Waste Lands: America's Forgotten Nuclear Legacy
• Design and Quality Assurance/Quality Control Considerations for In Situ Chemical Oxidation • Best Practices for Injection and Distribution of Amendments • Innovative Vapor Intrusion Site Characterization Methods • Guidance for Evaluating Completion of Groundwater Restoration Remedial Actions
Reference Report on the management of contaminated sites in Europe (2014). The JRC has published a Reference Report led by the IES, which presents the current state of knowledge on the management of contaminated sites in Europe. The report outlines findings such as the following: " There are an estimated 2.5 million potentially contaminated sites in Europe, where soil contamination is suspected and detailed investigations are needed. " Of the circa 115 000 contaminated sites that have already been identified in Europe, nearly half of them (46%) have already been remediated. " Contaminated sites are mainly managed using traditional techniques such as excavation and off-site disposal, which together account for about one third of management practices. " Mining activities, metal industries and gasoline stations are the most frequently reported sources of soil and groundwater contamination. However, the range of polluting activities varies considerably from country to country. " The most frequently occurring contaminants are mineral oils and heavy metals. " Annual national expenditure for the management of contaminated sites is on average about ?10 per capita. View or download at http://ies.jrc.ec.europa.eu/news/663/354/Reference-Report-on-the-management-of-contaminated-sites-in-Europe/d,ies_highlights_details.html
ESAA Member News
Upcoming ECO Canada Initiatives
EP Designation
Prove your expertise as a Certified Environmental Professional (EP) Are you an environmental practitioner that wants to stand out from the competition, enhance your professional network or showcase your environmental experience? Then get recognized as a certified EP. Not sure if you have the education, skills or experience to be certified? It only takes two minutes to find out. Take the EP Eligibility Quiz. 95% of certified Environmental Professionals (EP) renew their designations every year. Environmental Professionals (EP) are industry leaders who use their EP designation to stand out from the competition, enhance their professional network, and showcase their exceptional experience. Advance your career as a designated EP and join over 3,000 professionals. Not sure if you have the education, skills or experience to be certified? It only takes two minutes to find out. Take the EP Eligibility Quiz.
ECO Academy
Build your skillset and increase your career growth potential with the ECO Academy. Get the skills that environmental employers are looking for with new online professional development courses designed specifically for environmental work. Find out more about the ECO Academy. Are looking to gain project management skills, or do them more effectively? Build your skills with the new Environmental Project Management course from the ECO Academy. Learn to write reports more cohesively, clearly and cost-effectively with the new Technical Writing for Environmental Professionals online course from the ECO Academy.
Upcoming Events
2014 Edmonton Science Summit
Maxxam’s Alberta team is pleased to host their 2014 Edmonton Science Summit, taking place on March 11th at the Fairmont Hotel Macdonald. This is a great opportunity to network with industry leaders, and listen to updates on a range of hot topics: spills, site remediation, best practices, and new regulatory guidelines. This will
also be a great opportunity to meet Jeff More, Maxxam’s new Senior VP of Environmental Services, who will be introducing the afternoon speakers. Visit www.maxxam.ca/edmontonsciencesummitmarch11 to register.
ASIAN DEVELOPMENT BANK BUSINESS OPPORTUNITY SEMINAR: MARCH 26TH IN CALGARY
The Government of Alberta and the Department of Foreign Affairs, Trade and Development (DFATD), in partnership with the Asian Development Bank (www.adb.org) would like to invite you to attend the Asian Development Bank’s Business Opportunity Seminar on Wednesday, March 26th in Calgary, Alberta. The Asian Development Bank (ADB) Business Opportunities Seminar is aimed at companies, institutions and individual consultants interested in working on ADB projects. Participants will learn about upcoming business opportunities in the Asia-Pacific region and network with officials from ADB and provincial trade offices. For more information and registration, please contact: [email protected]
Oak Environmental Presents: The Nielsen Environmental Field School In Calgary, AB June 16th to 20th,
THE COMPLETE GROUND-WATER MONITORING FIELD COURSE
Oak Environmental is pleased to bring The Nielsen Environmental Field School to Calgary, AB to teach their 5-day Complete Ground-Water Monitoring Field Course focusing on Ground-Water monitoring and sampling. The course instructors, David and Gillian Nielsen, will conduct classroom and field training from June 16th to June 20th, 2014.
This course comprehensively covers environmental drilling and monitoring well placement, design, construction and development as well as up-to-date procedures for ground-water sampling. The course features two half-day field sessions in which students’ hands-on participation is encouraged. In the first field session, students will learn how to collect and use ground-water samples and other information to characterize a site, install small diameter wells using a direct-push rig and either an auger or sonic drilling rig; as well as learn about multilevel monitoring and sampling systems. The second field session focuses on field practices and procedures used to effectively implement a ground-water sampling event for traditional sampling, low-flow purging and sampling, and no-purge sampling programs. We would like to thank Boart Longyear, CDS Drilling Services and Heritage Meadows for their contributions to making the field sessions possible. The course outline is available at www.oakenviro.com/pdfs/Nielsenoutline2014.pdf. You can learn more about The Nielsen Environmental Field School and the background of the course instructors at www.envirofieldschool.com The classroom sessions will be held at the Carriage House Inn; 9030 Macleod Trail SE, Calgary, AB Tel # 403-253-1101. The field site is 15-minute drive from the Carriage House Inn. Special room rates of $145.00/night are available for course registrants - reference “Oak Environmental” when booking. The cost of the 5-day course is $ 2,195.00 CDN per person plus tax. Refreshments & snacks will be provided. For more information or to register for this course, please contact Frank Magdich at Oak Environmental – [email protected] or Tel # 403-250-9810.
Industry Positions Openings
For more information visit ESAA’s Job Board under the news section of HTUwww.esaa.org UTH
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 • 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.
Environmental Technician
Key Responsibilities • Conduct groundwater and surface water sampling at various locations across Alberta • Assist with environmental site assessment and remediation projects • Complete field testing and prepare samples for laboratory analysis • Complete data entry, cost tracking and project status reports • Ensure quality control sampling activities • Apply current regulatory guidelines • Prepare and review technical reports • Implement corporate and client safety programs
Qualifications
• Technical Diploma or University degree in geology, environmental science or related discipline • Upstream oil and gas consulting experience is an asset • Eligible for membership with an applicable professional association • Excellent written, technical reporting and communication skills • Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite and database entry • Ability to develop positive working relationships in a team environment • Valid and fully licensed driver in Alberta • The desire to succeed in a dynamic, progressive organization
Environmental, technician, groundwater, surface water, site assessment, remediation, field testing, laboratory analysis, data entry, cost tracking, status reports, regulatory and technical reports.
To apply for this position please refer to the WSP website at http://mycareer-canada.wspgroup.com/, job posting 27-0576. WSP is committed to the principles of employment equity. Only the candidates selected will be contacted.
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
ATCO Electric is a member of the ATCO Group of Companies - one of Canada's premier corporations. We are an Alberta, investor-owned utility delivering electric energy to customers throughout northern and east-central Alberta. In these resource rich areas of the province, electricity is an essential component of industrial development. ALBERTANS COUNT ON ATCO ELECTRIC FOR THE SAFE, RELIABLE DELIVERY OF ELECTRICITY TO THEIR HOMES, FARMS, AND
BUSINESSES. ATCO ELECTRIC SERVES ALMOST TWO-THIRDS OF THE PROVINCE, DELIVERING ELECTRIC ENERGY TO PETROLEUM AND FORESTRY COMPANIES, FARMS, TOWNS AND CITIES, FIRST NATIONS AND MÉTIS SETTLEMENTS.
Currently we have an immediate opening for the following position:
ENVIRONMENTAL PLANNER TRANSMISSION DIVISION
ENVIRONMENT EDMONTON, AB
Reporting to the Supervisor, Environment, this position is responsible for providing assistance with respect to environmental evaluations, environmental regulations, environmental planning, environmental permitting, environmental site assessments and ensuring compliance with regulatory operating approvals. This position may also support the isolated operations group by obtaining the required environmental and regulatory approvals for the construction, operation and modification of ATCO Electrics isolated operations facilities. 10% of this position will be comprised of field work. Responsibilities include:
• Assist in the preparation of municipal, provincial and federal regulatory applications. • Assist in completing necessary notifications and/or acquiring approvals/permits in support of regulatory requirements in
conjunction with proposed facilities applications. • Prepare evidence for AUC hearings (as appropriate) • Provide subject matter expertise and interpretation of environmental legislation to field staff and project teams • Assist in the development of environmental management systems in an ongoing effort to improve environmental
performance and streamline policies and procedures including Best Management Practices and Policies. • Track environmental permit and approval requirements to ensure regulatory reporting and compliance is achieved. • Liaise with project teams regarding information needs for environmental programs and regulatory submissions. • Work with the project team to address issues for external contacts such as government agencies, private companies,
aboriginal communities, landowners, interest groups and the public. • Assist in completion of required environmental compliance reports to various governing bodies. • Assist in providing technical and regulatory support for projects in the project permitting stage and following major
regulatory approvals. • Determine required environmental regulatory approvals and permits required for wide range of projects • Review applicable environmental information and provide recommendations associated with risks pertaining to
potential land purchase or lease. • Review and provide comments on environmental reports to ensure appropriate recommendations are made in
accordance with ATCO Electric environmental policies. • Conduct agency referrals and coordinate consultation programs with landowners and other stakeholders. • Assist in management activities of external consultants hired to ensure quality of work and compliance to contract
terms and conditions. • Coordinate the applicable site assessments and environmental surveys as required. • Setup contracts and define scope of work for environmental assessments. Review environmental studies and impact
assessments related to proposed facilities. Qualifications:
• 1 -5 years’ relevant environmental experience which could include:
o Forestry experience that requires application of environmental laws and regulations o Environmental Site Assessments, Land reclamation, land remediation o Air Emissions reporting to federal and provincial regulators o Field assessment experience in the area of wildlife, vegetation, soils or aquatics. o Review, interpretation and summary of applicable environmental regulations
• University degree in environmental science, environmental engineering, law, forestry, biology, ecology or related field • Eligible or have obtained a relevant professional designation • Knowledgeable of federal and provincial environmental legislation, acts and regulations. • Demonstrated ability to interact with a diverse range of individuals or groups regarding land use and environmental
issues. • Superior written and interpersonal skills. • Problem-solving and negotiation skills. • Valid driver's licence required. • Highly effective communication, interpersonal and negotiation skills with the ability to establish excellent working
relationships • Experience working in Geographic Information Systems (GIS) would be an asset. • Experience managing environmental contractors would be an asset.
Competition #T14/65-OEXT Deadline Date: March 7, 2014 If you are interested in contributing within an ever changing environment where the delivery of power and complimentary services are essential to providing excellent value for our customers, please visit: www.atcocareers.com and apply by selecting the “APPLY NOW” button or by sending your resume to [email protected].
To be eligible for hire, candidates will be required to complete a Security Clearance Check satisfactory to ATCO Electric.
We would like to thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those considered for an interview will be selected for an interview.
ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIALIST - NOVA CHEMICALS
About NOVA Chemicals: NOVA Chemicals develops and manufactures chemicals, plastic resins and end-products that make everyday life safer, healthier and easier. Our employees work to ensure health, safety, security and environmental stewardship through our commitment to sustainability and Responsible Care®. NOVA Chemicals, headquartered in Calgary, Alberta, Canada, is a wholly owned subsidiary of The International Petroleum Investment Company (IPIC) of the Emirate of Abu Dhabi. About the Location: The Joffre Manufacturing petrochemical complex is located approximately 20 minutes east of Red Deer, Alberta. Red Deer is situated midway between Alberta’s two largest cities – Calgary and Edmonton – and has the amenities of a big city with a smaller population. Each year our three ethylene facilities produce more than six billion pounds of ethylene, and our two polyethylene facilities produce more than two billion pounds of polyethylene. Responsibilities: At our Joffre site, near Red Deer, Alberta, we are seeking an individual for our Environmental and Regulatory Team who is responsible for the development and implementation of a variety of environmental management programs and plans to assist Manufacturing West facilities and customers in ongoing environmental performance improvement. You will be responsible for the site ambient air and noise monitoring programs and the supporting the Cogen operating unit with meeting Responsible Care requirements through the collection, management and evaluation of environmental monitoring data and the compilation of summary reports. The key areas of responsibility include but are not limited to:
• Ambient air and noise program management including coordination of monitoring, data collection, evaluation and reporting, improvement projects, and contractor management.
• Provide day to day support to cross functional teams regarding environmental requirements and initiatives to ensure regulatory compliance. Teams can include operations, maintenance, technical, community and/or regulatory agencies.
• Provide coaching, training and guidance to help others understand environmental strategies and programs in place to manage environmental risk and liability.
• Applies and helps others apply relevant Responsible Care standards, policies and procedures. • Participates in technical interactions with community or joint venture partners to drive performance improvement.
• Complete both internal and regulatory compliance reporting on time and to an acceptable standard.
Qualifications:
• Bachelor of Science degree with a preference for Environmental Science, Environmental Engineering or a related diploma.
• 3-10 years of direct experience in an applicable or related industrial or manufacturing environment. • A preference for experience in environmental management/monitoring, including air quality (ambient air, fugitive
emissions, greenhouse gases, continuous emissions monitoring systems and source emissions testing) and environmental noise would be considered an asset.
• Demonstrated analytical and troubleshooting skills. • Ability to interpret and apply technical documentation and general knowledge of environmental monitoring
principles. • Self-motivated focused on results, with the ability to work independently as well as collaborate with the team. • Comfortable interacting with internal and external contacts and the ability to take initiative in building
relationships. • Excellent communications and organizational skills.
• Ability to adapt to new situations and challenges and embrace change and new ideas
Benefits:
NOVA Chemicals’ flexible benefit programs are designed to meet the diverse needs of our employees, because when it comes to benefits, everyone has different priorities. Our benefits offerings will vary based on your work location, and are an element of the “Total Compensation” package used to reward employees.
For more information or to apply, visit: www.novachem.com/careers
