An Information Service for Alberta’s Environment Industry The Week Ending February 7th, 2014

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Inside this Issue:

• Alberta Fracking Licences Up, Prompting NDP Water Concerns

• Satellite Data Sound Alarm on Safety of Bitumen Extraction

• Teck Smelter Spills Chemical Solution into Columbia River

• Duke Energy, EPA Work to Halt Ash Spill, Plan Cleanup

• New Member

• Job Board

• and much more ….

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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

Exhibit Space: Two (2) exhibit spaces are still available. For additional details visit: http://www.esaa-events.com/watertech/exhibitors.htm 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 Registration: To register visit: http://www.esaa-events.com/watertech/ - Already 50% Sold Out!

ENFORCEMENT ORDER ISSUED TO ENSURE THE SAFETY OF LANSDOWNE ESTATE DEVELOPMENT’S WATER SUPPLY

The Alberta government has issued an Enforcement Order to the three individuals representing the Lansdowne Community Association on January 22. Incident details

• Lansdowne Estates has been operating without an approval since their approval expired on October 1, 2011.

• The facility treats groundwater that contains high levels of hydrogen sulfide. The presence of hydrogen sulfide prevents chlorine from being maintained at levels necessary for proper disinfection. This led to boil water advisories being issued on September 26, 2009, June 22, 2012, and most recently on August 28, 2013 for failed bacteriological test results. The boil water advisory remains in effect.

• Alberta Health Services has expressed their concern that the source water supply may be under the influence of surface water and recommends that a hydrogeological assessment be conducted prior to lifting the boil water advisory.

Terms of the Enforcement Order

• The order requires the named parties to: o stop diverting from groundwater wells; o haul water from an approved facility; o employ a certified operator; o operate the facility according to the limits and operating requirements specified; o submit a complete application for approval renewal; and o conduct a hydrological assessment to rule out any connection of wells to surface water.

Enforcement orders ensure that immediate action is taken to remedy a situation when it threatens the environment. They are one of many tools – including education and prevention – used by the Alberta government to ensure all Albertans can continue to enjoy a safe and healthy environment.

ALBERTA FRACKING LICENCES UP, PROMPTING NDP WATER CONCERNS

Alberta statistics show a 647 per cent increase in hydraulic fracking licences (Source: CBC News) Alberta's NDP leader says fracking has increased dramatically in the province and he wants more information about the impact on drinking water.

Alberta government statistics show there has been a 647 per cent increase in hydraulic fracking licences, from 203 in 2012 to 1,516 last year.

Hydraulic fracturing involves injecting liquids into the ground under high pressure to release natural gas from shale rock formations.

Brian Mason, leader of the provincial NDP, is calling for a review of fracking because the growth means the industry is using a lot more water.

“We don't know the environmental impact and we also don't know the potential impact of this process on drinking water,” he said.

“We need to … have an independent groundwater monitoring and we need a scientific assessment of river inflow needs before these allocation decisions are made. We just don't know the impact that this is having either on the environment in the surface – or beneath the ground – and the impact that it may have on drinking water.”

Alberta’s environment and sustainable resource development department oversees water license applications. Spokeswoman Nikki Booth says government rules on fracking ensure Albertans' water is safe.

“Their regulations prohibit the use of fracture fluids that may be harmful to groundwater quality when fracking near any protected groundwater zone, and they also restrict fracturing within a 200-metre lateral distance of a water well.”

Booth says the entire oil and gas sector uses about 10 per cent of Alberta's water in a year, while fracking uses only a portion of that number.

ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH RISKS OF

ALBERTA OILSANDS UNDERESTIMATED:

STUDY EDMONTON – A new study suggests the environmental health risks of oilsands operations in Alberta’s Athabasca region have probably been underestimated.

Researchers say emissions of potentially hazardous air pollution that were used in environmental reviews done before approving some projects did not include evaporation from tailings ponds or other sources, such as dust from mining sites.

The University of Toronto study looked at reported levels of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons – chemicals which can be released into the air, water and soil when bitumen-rich oilsands are mined and processed.

The study is published today in the U.S. journal Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences.

The results suggest emissions may be two to three times higher than the estimates recorded in some project environmental reviews.

Professor Frank Wania says the results highlight the need for improved accounting of these emissions from oilsands operations, especially when more projects are being built or planned in the region.

Wania says some of the chemicals pose a potential cancer risk, but nothing imminent.

The concentrations that have been measured in the air in the oilsands region are comparable to a big city such as Toronto.

Wania says the team’s research was funded by the university, but Environment Canada is now providing money to follow up on the findings.

SATELLITE DATA SOUND ALARM ON SAFETY OF BITUMEN EXTRACTION

(Source: Edmonton Journal) OTTAWA — Satellite imagery used by the federal government to review a major bitumen leak last year in Alberta has found the project’s steam-based extraction caused “measurable levels of ground deformation in the area of the leak” at a rate 10 times faster than other oilsands operations.

The data obtained from satellite observations — and presented to senior officials at Natural Resources Canada last fall — are sparking new questions about the incident at a Canadian Natural Resources Limited (CNRL) operation in northeast Alberta and the safety of bitumen extraction.

The information is also sounding more alarm bells for the nearby Cold Lake First Nations, who are worried various oilsands operations in the area are contaminating local groundwater and damaging their traditional lands.

Briefing materials prepared for the deputy minister of Natural Resources Canada, and obtained by Postmedia News under access-to-information legislation, show the federal government used satellite imagery from RADARSAT-2 to study the extent of ground deformation — caused by steam-based extraction — in the vicinity of a major bitumen leak in June 2013 at CNRL’s Primrose operation approximately 45 kilometres northwest of Cold Lake, Alta.

The CNRL project is a thermal in situ operation that sees high-pressure steam injected into the ground down a wellbore to reduce the viscosity of the oilsands product and allow the bitumen to be pumped to the surface (in what’s called cyclic steam stimulation).

After the bitumen emulsion leak was reported by the Alberta Energy Regulator on June 24, 2013, the Canada Centre for Mapping and Earth Observation (CCMEO, which is located within Natural Resources Canada) used what are called earth observation techniques to assess the bitumen leak, and discovered subsidence and uplift of the land over several years.

“Results obtained using imagery from Canada’s RADARSAT-2 (satellite) indicate that steam-based extraction caused measurable levels of ground deformation in the area of the leak, within the 2009-2013 period,” say September 2013 briefing notes prepared for NRCan’s deputy minister, who reports to federal Natural Resources Minister Joe Oliver.

The satellite data found that between 2009 and 2013, the values of ground deformation (both subsidence and uplift) at the CNRL operation were often in the range of 10-30 centimetres over various sampled 24-day periods.

“Preliminary analysis also shows that the rate of ground deformation is approximately 10 times faster than changes observed by CCMEO in the Fort McMurray area, which uses the lower-pressure steam-assisted gravity drainage (SAGD) method,” say the briefing notes.

“While the deformation rates observed here are high relative to the SAGD steam-based operations, we cannot at this point indicate that these are atypical of this process in this region and/or are related to the bitumen leak.”

More than one million litres of bitumen has seeped to the surface from the major leak, which still continues several months later, albeit very slowly during the winter months.

There have been at least three other separate, much smaller, leaks to the surface reported at different locations in CNRL’s Primrose operations. As of Jan. 10, 69,700 tons of impacted soil and vegetation had been removed from all the leak sites.

The Alberta Energy Regulator, which was informed of the satellite data and associated findings last fall, is still conducting its investigation into the major leak.

The regulator is trying to determine whether the bitumen leaked through cracks in the rock above the deposit and was driven to the surface by the high-pressure steam pumped underground in the extraction process.

CNRL has since been ordered to halt its steaming operations at the site of the leaks.

The company blames the major leak on a well failure and is spending $40 million to clean it up. It was ordered to drain a small lake on the Cold Lake Air Weapons Range to find a way to contain bitumen that was seeping into the water.

The Alberta Energy Regulator, however, said earlier this month it doesn’t necessarily share CNRL’s view that a well failure is solely to blame, although its investigation continues. The regulator’s data show there are at least eight different cyclic steam stimulation bitumen operations throughout the Cold Lake, Athabasca and Peace River oilsands formations in northern Alberta.

The nearby Cold Lake First Nations says details about the land deformation — and it occurring at a much faster rate than other oilsands operations — have not been shared with them.

Cold Lake First Nations Councillor Sally Scanie said council members have done a fly-over of the major leak but have not been allowed on the land to see it up-close. They remain worried the oilsands operations could be contaminating their ground water, and irrevocably damaging the land and future hunting.

“It has always been a concern for Cold Lake First Nations,” Scanie said. “Continuous abuse of the Mother Earth is just coming to the surface now, and it could get worse. Do we anticipate it to get worse? Of course we do, and that’s why we’re raising concerns.”

A spokesperson for CNRL said the cyclic steam stimulation extraction technique has been used in the Cold Lake area for more than 30 years, with the surface deformation having been measured since the 1980s and satellite data used since the 1990s.

“Canadian Natural is committed to continuous improvement. We have been using this valuable (satellite) data to effectively calibrate our models and optimize our steaming operation since 2002,” CNRL spokesperson Zoe Addington said in an email.

The company is undertaking a comprehensive review to determine the cause of the bitumen flowing to the surface, she said.

To date, “all the evidence and data collected” suggest the bitumen can only leak to the surface by a failed or partially failed wellbore, she said.

Darin Barter, spokesman for the Alberta Energy Regulator, said it’s “premature” to discuss the AER’s scientific assessments of the satellite data and other information because the investigation continues. He notes, though, the AER has not deemed the incident ‘over.’

“Until the investigation is complete, we cannot speculate on regulatory changes that may or may not occur,” Barter said in an email.

Teck smelter spills chemical solution into Columbia River

Up to 25,000 L of sodium hydroxide solution flowed into sewer leading to the river near Trail, B.C. (Source: CBC News) A mining and smelting company spilled a large volume of chemical solution into a domestic sewer line near Trail, B.C., on Tuesday.

Teck Resources says an incident at the Trail Smelter caused between 12,000 and 25,000 litres of a sodium hydroxide solution to flow into a sewer line. That line leads to the Regional District sewage plant, which discharges into the Columbia River.

"Our initial information indicates that the sewage treatment plant process would have a limited effect on that solution as it passed through the plant and eventually discharged into the Columbia River," said Teck spokesperson Richard Deane.

The solution is usually treated on-site. The company is investigating how it could have drained into the sewer, but says it does not expect there to be any long-term impact on the river's aquatic life or surrounding environment.

"We are going to be having a third-party environmental impact assessment conducted to confirm whether there will be any impact as a result of this incident," Deane said.

The Ministry of the Environment, the Provincial Emergency Program and Environment Canada have been notified, he said.

This is not the first time Teck has had a major spill, whether intentional or unintentional.

In 2004, the company was sued by a the Colville Confederated Tribes — and later the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency — for environmental damage caused by operations at its Trail smelter dating back to 1896. Eight years later, Teck admitted in U.S. court to dumping millions of tonnes of slag into the river.

In 2008, the company accidentally dumped 1,000 kilograms of lead solution into the Columbia River. It was later fined $115,000 for what the judge called significant negligence.

In 2012, a Washington State judge ruled Teck is liable for intentionally discharging 9.97 million tonnes of slag into the Columbia River from 1930 and 1995, and that materials in the slag, including heavy metals were likely to cause harm.

Teck said it would appeal the decision.

In December, a Washington State woman, who lives 30 kilometres south of Teck's smelter in Trail, filed a class-action lawsuit against the company claiming pollutants from the plant caused her breast cancer and other ailments. Other people living downriver from the smelter have claimed high rates of disease which they attribute to pollution from the smelter.

Teck has already spent more than one billion dollars improving its operations in Trail, and remediating the surrounding area.

DUKE ENERGY, EPA WORK TO HALT ASH SPILL, PLAN CLEANUP

(Source: Charlotte Observer) EDEN Dump trucks and backhoes filed into Duke Energy’s Dan River power plant Tuesday as officials worked to plug a leaking storage pond that dumped enough coal ash into the river to fill 20 Olympic swimming pools.

Pond water continued to leak from a 48-inch stormwater pipe that broke Sunday, washing at least 50,000 tons of ash carried by 24 million gallons of water into the Dan. Coal ash contains metals that can be toxic at high concentrations.

Engineers and contractors searched for a permanent way to fix the break before turning their attention to a cleanup.

It’s not clear why the reinforced concrete pipeline broke. Built in the 1960s, it runs beneath the unlined ash pond – the only one of Duke’s 14 North Carolina ash ponds with such a pipe beneath it. A power plant in Indiana also has a pipe under its ash pond.

While Duke has said no downstream problems have been reported, at least one water customer of the Dan River watershed took immediate steps to protect its water supply from any contamination.

Virginia Beach, Va., cut off all pumping from Lake Gaston, a massive downstream reservoir that straddles the state line. The lake also supplies water to the Virginia cities of Norfolk and Chesapeake.

Tom Leahy, Virginia Beach’s public utilities director, said that while his city’s water is safe, all pumping downstream of the ash “has been discontinued until further notice.”

Initial water samples taken from the river near the power plant found normal readings for dissolved oxygen, pH, and other factors, said the N.C. Department of Environment and natural resources. But results for heavy metals, which are of more concern because they are potentially toxic, won’t be back until Wednesday or Thursday.

John Skvarla, North Carolina’s environment secretary, and Duke said downstream water that is treated by municipalities is safe to drink.

The Dan, which flows through eight North Carolina and eight Virginia counties, is known for its riverside trails and paddling. Tuesday, it was gray as concrete.

In Danville, Va., about 20 river miles downstream, a finger stuck into the murky water disappeared at the first knuckle. Dull white contrails of ash residue flecked the river’s surface.

“It was an issue we had to accommodate,” said Barry Dunkley, water director for the city of 43,000. “It created a lot of turbidity, and it won’t settle out so the filters are doing the work.”

Duke had expected the plume of gray water to be past Danville by Tuesday morning, Dunkley said. It wasn’t. Despite that, Dunkley said the city’s drinking water is safe.

Cause unknown

At the power plant, deep fissures formed by the rush of water into the broken pipe cut across the surface of the black ash left in the 27-acre pond.

The reinforced concrete pipe had been in place before the ash pond was expanded and divided into two basins in the 1970s. About 1.2 million tons of ash was in both ponds, making them among the smallest of Duke’s ash ponds. The utility said up to 82,000 tons escaped.

The spill, though significant, is a fraction of the size of the 2008 disaster in Kingston, Tenn, said Dawn Harris-Young, a spokeswoman for the Environmental Protection Agency in Atlanta.

The Dan River leak could involve up to 100,000 cubic yards of ash; 5.4 million cubic yards of ash muck poured out in Kingston.

Engineers don’t know why the pipe broke or, at the moment, how to fix it. A temporary, inflatable bladder that stoppered the pipe was removed so cameras could be inserted inside to view the damage.

“This definitely was unexpected,” said Issa Zarzar, who’s in charge of plant demolition and retirement for Duke. “The break of the reinforced concrete pipe was definitely unexpected.”

The plant, opened in 1949, retired its coal units in 2012.

The pipe, Zarzar said, was covered by 3 feet of dirt with ash above that. The pressure on the pipe did not all come from above, he said, but it would have been distributed around it.

The pipe’s outfall, where it spilled stormwater into the river, was inspected Friday for signs of erosion or instability, he said. A second, 36-inch stormwater pipe also runs under the pond.

Two officials of the Environmental Protection Agency were onsite to oversee the work. Skvarla, the environment secretary, toured the site Tuesday morning with Duke’s North Carolina president, Paul Newton, but they left without speaking to reporters.

Federal officials said Tuesday it’s unclear how big a risk the spill poses for Kerr Lake, one of the Southeast’s largest reservoirs and the first lake below the spill. The Army Corps of Engineers, which manages Kerr, was monitoring the spill from its Wilmington office.

“It’s not clear the ash will reach the reservoir,” said Ann Johnson, public information chief for the office. “It’s kind of early, and Kerr is quite a ways down. We’re monitoring it and we’ll stay on top of it.”

‘Ugly gray’ water

The Dan ran black on Monday before it turned “ugly gray,” said Tiffany Haworth, executive director of the Dan River Basin Association. The 12-year-old group promotes trails, recreation and clean water in the river, whose watershed covers 3,300 square miles.

All that’s in jeopardy now. The group, which has an office in Eden, heard about the ash spill from a mail carrier at noon Monday.

“It is a very, very sad day,” Haworth said.

Donna Lisenby, a Boone-based official of the Waterkeeper Alliance, paddled the Dan River near the power plant Tuesday and said the broken pipeline spewed a dark gray slurry into the river well into Tuesday afternoon.

Kayak paddles dug into the riverbed sank 12-14 inches deep in ash, Lisenby said. She said she expected ash to accumulate in pools in the river as it flowed downstream.

Lisenby said that she saw no dead fish, but also little effort to contain the ash.

“Duke Energy’s coal ash does not belong in the Dan River and they need to get it out,” she said.

Response

Duke said a security guard spotted the breach at about 2 p.m. Sunday. Emergency officials downstream were alerted, it said, just before the N.C. Department of Environment and Natural Resources was called at about 6:30 p.m. Duke sent out a press release about the spill at 4 p.m. Monday.

“Our first priority was to make sure we informed first responders, and we had a host of things to confirm but didn’t have numbers yet,” said Duke spokeswoman Erin Culbert. “Certainly we understand that providing quick information is important, but the first responsibility is not only to be timely but to be accurate.”

There will be a cleanup of the Dan, possibly dredging for ash, Duke officials said, but those plans haven’t been made yet.

Duke said the company hasn’t decided whether to now remove the ash left in the pond. An alternative Duke is still weighing is to cover it with a waterproof cap and leave it in place.

Frank Holleman, senior attorney with the Southern Environmental Law Center, said the accident reinforces the lawsuits filed by environmental groups, including the Charlotte-based Catawba Riverkeeper Foundation, over Duke’s ash.

The accident, he said, “surely makes a case more effectively than any witness, expert or document that it’s intensely irresponsible for Duke to store waste next to a major drinking water source.”

South Carolina’s state-owned Santee Cooper and S.C. Electric & Gas have both agreed in legal settlements to remove ash from their ponds.

Groundwater contamination has been found around all of Duke’s North Carolina ash ponds, at least some of it likely to be naturally occurring. The ponds at Dan River were not remarkable among those contamination cases, Holleman said.

“It’s a failure of Duke’s own mistakes and engineering,” he said, “and we’re in the second day and they don’t know how to fix it.”

EPA's 2012 Toxics Release Inventory Shows Air Pollutants Continue to Decline

WASHINGTON - Total releases of toxic chemicals decreased 12 percent from 2011-2012, according to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) annual Toxics Release Inventory (TRI) report released today. The decrease includes an eight percent decline in total toxic air releases, primarily due to reductions in hazardous air pollutant (HAP) emissions. “People deserve to know what toxic chemicals are being used and released in their backyards, and what companies are doing to prevent pollution,” said EPA Administrator Gina McCarthy. “By making that information easily accessible through online tools, maps, and reports, TRI is helping protect our health and the environment.” The 2012 data show that 3.63 billion pounds of toxic chemicals were either disposed or otherwise released into the environment through air, water, and land. There was also a decline in releases of HAPs such as hydrochloric acid and mercury, which continues a long-term trend. Between 2011 and 2012, toxic releases into surface water decreased three percent and toxic releases to land decreased 16 percent. This is the first year that TRI has collected data on hydrogen sulfide. While it was added to the TRI list of reportable toxic chemicals in a 1993 rulemaking, EPA issued an Administrative Stay in 1994 that deferred reporting while the agency completed further evaluation of the chemical. EPA lifted the stay in 2011. In 2012, 25.8 million pounds of hydrogen sulfide were reported to TRI, mainly in the form of releases to air from paper, petroleum, and chemical manufacturing facilities.

Another new addition to TRI reporting is a requirement for each facility located in Indian country to submit TRI reports to EPA and the appropriate tribe, and not the state where the facility is geographically located. EPA finalized this requirement in a 2012 rule aimed at increasing tribal participation in the TRI Program. This year's TRI national analysis report includes new analyses and interactive maps for each U.S. metropolitan and micropolitan area, new information about industry efforts to reduce pollution through green chemistry and other pollution prevention practices, and a new feature about chemical use in consumer products. The annual TRI report provides citizens with critical information about their communities. The TRI Program collects data on certain toxic chemical releases to the air, water, and land, as well as information on waste management and pollution prevention activities by facilities across the country. The data are submitted annually to EPA, states, and tribes by facilities in industry sectors such as manufacturing, metal mining, electric utilities, and commercial hazardous waste. Many of the releases from facilities that are subject to TRI reporting are regulated under other EPA program requirements designed to limit harm to human health and the environment. Also available is the expanded TRI Pollution Prevention (P2) Search Tool, which now allows users to graphically compare facilities within the same industry using a variety of environmental metrics. Under the Emergency Planning and Community Right-to-Know Act (EPCRA), facilities must report their toxic chemical releases to EPA by July 1 of each year. The Pollution Prevention Act of 1990 also requires facilities to submit information on waste management activities related to TRI chemicals. More information on the 2012 TRI analysis, including metropolitan and micropolitan areas is available at www.epa.gov/tri/nationalanalysis. More information on facility efforts to reduce toxic chemical releases, including the new P2 facility comparison report, is available at www.epa.gov/tri/p2.

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

ITRC Biochemical Reactors for Treating Mining Influenced Water - February 6, 2014, 11:00AM-1:15PM EST (16:00-18:15 GMT). Mining influenced water (MIW) includes aqueous wastes generated by ore extraction and processing, as well as mine drainage and tailings runoff. MIW handling, storage, and disposal is a major environmental problem in mining districts throughout the U.S and around the world. Biochemical reactors (BCRs) are engineered treatment systems that use an organic substrate to drive microbial and chemical reactions to reduce concentrations of metals, acidity, and sulfate in MIWs. The ITRC Biochemical Reactors for Mining-Influenced Water technology guidance (BCR-1, 2013) and this associated Internet-based training provide an in-depth examination of BCRs; a decision framework to assess the applicability of BCRs; details on testing, designing, constructing and monitoring BCRs; and real world BCR case studies with diverse site conditions and chemical mixtures. At the end of this training, you should be able to complete the following activities: describe a BCR and how it works; identify when a BCR is applicable to a site; use the ITRC guidance for decision making by applying the decision framework; improve site decision making through understanding of BCR advantages, limitations, reasonable expectations, regulatory and other challenges; and navigate the ITRC Biochemical Reactors for Mining-Influenced Water technology guidance (BCR-1, 2013). For more information and to register, see http://www.itrcweb.org or http://clu-in.org/live . ITRC Soil Sampling and Decision Making Using Incremental Sampling Methodology Parts 1 and 2 - February 11 and 13, 2014. This 2-part training course along with ITRC's web-based Incremental Sampling Methodology Technical and Regulatory Guidance Document (ISM-1, 2012) is intended to assist regulators and practitioners with the understanding the fundamental concepts of soil/contaminant heterogeneity, representative sampling, sampling/laboratory error and how ISM addresses these concepts. Through this

training course you should learn: basic principles to improve soil sampling results, systematic planning steps important to ISM, how to determine ISM Decision Units (DU), the answers to common questions about ISM sampling design and data analysis, methods to collect and analyze ISM soil samples, the impact of laboratory processing on soil samples, and how to evaluate ISM data and make decisions. In addition this ISM training and guidance provides insight on when and how to apply ISM at a contaminated site, and will aid in developing or reviewing project documents incorporating ISM (e.g., work plans, sampling plans, reports). For more information and to register, see http://www.itrcweb.org or http://clu-in.org/live . ITRC Green & Sustainable Remediation - February 20, 2014, 11:00AM-1:15PM EST (16:00-18:15 GMT). Many state and federal agencies are just beginning to assess and apply green and sustainable remediation (GSR) into their regulatory programs. This training provides background on GSR concepts, a scalable and flexible framework and metrics, tools and resources to conduct GSR evaluations on remedial projects. The training is based on the ITRC's Technical & Regulatory Guidance Document: Green and Sustainable Remediation: A Practical Framework (GSR-2, 2011) as well as ITRC's Overview Document, Green and Sustainable Remediation: State of the Science and Practice (GSR-1, 2011). Beyond basic GSR principles and definitions, participants will learn the potential benefits of incorporating GSR into their projects; when and how to incorporate GSR within a project's life cycle; and how to perform a GSR evaluation using appropriate tools. In addition, a variety of case studies will demonstrate the application of GSR and the results. The training course provides an important primer for both organizations initiating GSR programs as well as those organizations seeking to incorporate GSR considerations into existing regulatory guidance. For more information and to register, see http://www.itrcweb.org or http://clu-in.org/live . Why Are So Many Groundwater Contaminant Plumes Persistent? Insights from Modeling and Characterization - February 24, 2014, 1:00PM-3:00PM EST (18:00-20:00 GMT). This two-part seminar will feature Dr. Graham Fogg of the University of California Davis Superfund Research Program (SRP) and Dr. Mark Brusseau from the University of Arizona SRP and will focus on groundwater remediation issues. Contamination of groundwater by chemicals used in industrial, commercial, and other applications continues to pose significant threats to human health and the environment. Due to the complex characteristics of the subsurface and contaminants, site remediation is often an elusive goal. Dr. Graham Fogg will cover research on groundwater transport models that aim to improve our understanding of subsurface conditions and make elusive groundwater remediation more effective. Recent research shows how reliance on conceptual site models can lead to mischaracterization of not only the plume, but also remediation success and natural attenuation. Development of improved tools and methods will be discussed. Dr. Mark Brusseau will discuss his research on the primary transport characteristics of persistent groundwater contaminant plumes, with illustration via case study. Methods for characterizing persistent mass discharge will also be discussed. For more information and to register, see http://clu-in.org/live .

New Documents and Web Resources

ASTM Standard Guide for Greener Cleanups (E2893-13). EPA representatives worked with ASTM International, a standard developing organization, to develop a standard guide intended to encourage property owners, regulatory agencies, responsible parties, developers, and communities to voluntarily use greener practices for contaminated site cleanup. In November 2013, ASTM released the resulting consensus-based "Standard Guide for Greener Cleanups." The guide describes a process for identifying, evaluating, and incorporating best management practices and, when appropriate, integrating a quantitative evaluation of the environmental footprint of cleanup activities. A December memorandum from EPA's Office of Solid Waste and Emergency Response (OSWER) Assistant Administrator to regional administrators and OSWER office directors recognizes the standard as a tool that, when implemented appropriately, can reduce the environmental footprint of cleanup activities while still meeting site-specific regulatory requirements and objectives. For more information about and to purchase the standard, visit http://www.astm.org/Standards/E2893.htm. To view or download the OSWER memorandum, visit http://www.epa.gov/oswer/greenercleanups/pdfs/oswer-aa-gc-memo_december-2013.pdf. 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:

• Determining Source Attenuation History to Support Closure by Natural Attenuation • Critical Aspects of EPA's IRIS Assessment of Inorganic Arsenic: Interim Report

• Cost Increases and Delays Occurred during Closure and Land Transfers of Army Ammunition Plants and

Chemical Depots under Base Realignment and Closure 2005 • Climate Change Adaptation in the Superfund Program: Groundwater Remediation Systems • Parallel In Situ Screening of Remediation Strategies for Improved Decision Making, Remedial Design, and

Cost Savings • Environmental Technology Innovation Clusters

EUGRIS Corner. New Documents on EUGRIS, the platform for European contaminated soil and water information. More than 6 resources, events, projects and news items were added to EUGRIS in January. These can be viewed at http://www.eugris.info/whatsnew.asp . Then select the appropriate month and year for the updates in which you are interested. The following resource was posted on EUGRIS:

ESAA Member News

PROMOTION ANNOUNCEMENT

Calgary, Alberta – Darrell Haight, President of Trace Associates Inc. (Trace), is pleased to announce the promotion of existing partners, Mr. Ryan Bull and Ms. Carlene Schmidt. Mr. Bull assumes the role of Division Manager for the Calgary Environmental Division and Ms. Schmidt moves to the Corporate Division in the role of Practice Area Lead, Oil & Gas Reclamation. Ryan Bull, B.A.I.E.M, R.T. (Ag.) Mr. Bull brings over 16 years of environmental consulting experience, and was Trace’s first employee when the company was founded in 2006. A graduate of Lakeland College, Mr. Bull is the acting Division Manager for our Saskatoon, Saskatchewan office, and manages several key client relationships. Mr. Bull will be responsible for managing the day-to-day operations and growth of the Calgary Environmental Division. Carlene Schmidt, B.Sc., P.Ag. Ms. Schmidt joined Trace in early 2007 as Trace’s second employee and was appointed to the position of Partner in 2008. Since 2010, Ms. Schmidt has been the manager of the Calgary Environmental Division. A University of Alberta graduate, Ms. Schmidt’s new role will be focused on oversight of the technical standards for reclamation, acting as Trace’s senior technical advisor for several complex oil & gas reclamation programs, training and mentoring junior staff, and managing quality assurance for all reclamation activities. President’s Remarks President, Darrell Haight states: “We are extremely proud of how Ryan and Carlene’s careers have flourished at Trace. Both Ryan and Carlene started with Trace when our entire company fit into a one room office, and have been integral in growing our company to over five offices in Western Canada. I look forward to many more years of fun and success together with these outstanding professionals.” About Trace Associates Inc. Founded in 2006, Trace is a 100% employee-owned environmental consulting firm serving Western and Northern Canada. Trace’s team of energetic professionals is capable of managing and efficiently completing all types of projects. We take pride in our enthusiasm, focus on safety, and client responsiveness. Trace provides environmental consulting services to oil and gas, mining, industrial, real estate, development, government, and forestry clients during all stages of the project life cycle (planning, construction, operation, decommissioning, and redevelopment). For further information, contact: Darrell Haight, B.Sc., P.Ag., President Trace Associates Inc. T 780.458.7787, E dhaight@traceassociates.ca

New ESAA Member

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

Paracel Laboratories 300 – 2310 St. Laurent Blvd

Ottawa, ON K1G 4J8 Phone: (613) 731-9577

Fax: (613) 731-9064 Web: www.paracellabs.com

Blair Colquhoun, President

e-mail: bcolquhoun@parcellabs.com

Dave Robertson, Lab Director e-mail: drobertson@parcellabs.com

Profile: Paracel Laboratories Ltd. (Paracel) is one of the oldest privately owned and operated environmental analytical facilities in Canada. We are a multidisciplinary analytical laboratory providing environmental and microbiological Indoor Air Quality services to the industry. Our strength is our people; the staff at Paracel is dedicated to exceptional client service and our technical expertise is fundamental in supporting our clients in all aspects of their environmental and IAQ projects. Our Commitment to Our Clients: Paracel Laboratories provides analytical services and technical support with a commitment to meet or exceed client expectations. Through sound science, quality management and innovative thinking, our goal is to consistently produce legally defensible data within turnaround times that set new industry standards.

Upcoming Events

MANITOBA REMEDIATION AND PREVENTION CONFERENCE

Tuesday, February 25, 2014 Victoria Inn and Conference Centre 1808 Wellington Ave., Wpg., MB

At this 6th annual Remediation and Prevention Conference, we will be exploring the legal and financial aspects of remediation action. Concurrent sessions will focus on phyto and bio remediation, as well as sustainable waste management. Agenda to date.

Keynote Speaker: Gordon Edwards, Ph.D., President, Canadian Coalition for Nuclear Responsibility Dr. Edward’s presentation will focus on the nature of the Fukushima Dai-ichi disaster and subsequent radioactive contamination of air, soil, food and water, together with associated health concerns and ongoing difficulties and dangers associated with the aftermath. Some attention will be paid to the less dramatic but nevertheless serious decontamination challenges in Canada.

At this year's conference we welcome delegates and speakers from the Netherlands to share their knowledge and expertise.

Register here

B2B PLATFORM AT GLOBE 2014

The government of Canada B2B meeting matchmaking platform for Globe 2014 is now open for registrations. Please feel free to share the link with anyone you know is coming for Globe - http://globe2014.converve.com.

Some additional notes to share with Canadian firms:

• As the platform is just launching, the company profiles section will be quite bare. Canadian firms planning to be in Vancouver during globe should register and create a profile for themselves even if they are not planning to attend the conference, if they are interested in meeting companies in Vancouver.

• Once logged in, you can manage your calendar and block out times you will not be available to take B2B meetings. This will help the system identify when both parties are available to meet.

• Under the Company catalogue section, you will only see international company profiles. International registrants will only be able to see Canadian company profiles. This is to ensure meetings are between Canadian and International companies (the focus of our program)

• All meetings booked will take place on the trade fair floor from Mar 26 - 28th (more details will be shared closer to the event).If you are not planning to attend the event, please contact Yvonne Gruenthaler(Yvonne.gruenthaler@international.gc.ca; 403-221-7921) to make arrangements for meeting after you have booked them in the system.

CALL FOR ABSTRACTS!! 3RD INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE ON SUSTAINABLE REMEDIATION 2014

Ferrara, Italy, September 17-19, 2014. This conference will focus on five topics concerning sustainable remediation: conceptual framing; tools, metrics and indicators; greening remediation, eco-efficient technologies and opportunities from synergy; case studies; and stakeholder involvement and participative approaches. Abstracts for presentations and posters may be submitted electronically at http://www.sustrem2014.com/mail.php through April 25, 2014. For more information, visit http://www.sustrem2014.com/ .

Industry Positions Openings

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

BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT MANAGER (CANADA)

A member of the Washington Companies, Envirocon was founded in 1988 to serve the growing demand for environmental clean-up and has since developed a business approach focused on innovation, best practices, and long-term client relationships. Envirocon is known as a leader providing high quality remediation, demolition, sediment remediation, environmental construction and geotechnical services to private and public clients across the United States and Canada. Envirocon was structured to fulfill a market need for remedial construction services based on scientific and self-performance capabilities. Envirocon’s steady growth, based on consistent high-quality service, is evidenced by objective measures including revenue; size and complexity of our projects and the number and credentials of personnel. Envirocon is seeking a Business Development Manager who will be responsible for developing and executing strategies and initiatives to secure major industrial and commercial clients for the company’s environmental

services, specifically in the oil and gas sector. Reporting to the Director, Strategy & Business Development, you will evaluate strategic opportunities and leverage Envirocon’s service lines and regional capabilities to proactively develop sales opportunities, proposals and close identified opportunities. In addition to sales development, you will manage client and strategic partner relationships, and carry out market research to remain abreast of overall business trends within the market. The ideal candidate will be a proven sales leader with a minimum of 5-10 years’ direct sales experience in a relevant field (environmental, industrial, and/or construction/engineering). You have a professional presence and experience developing enterprise-wide relationships with key decision makers and clients at project sites and client offices across seniority levels. Results driven, with strong business acumen and analytical skills, you have a sound understanding of the oil and gas sector and prospective clients’ environmental and demolition needs. You are an exceptional communicator with a straightforward style, and a relationship builder, both internally and with clients. The ability to take initiative and to work independently, excellent organizational skills and well-developed, communication skills will be required for success in this role. A University degree in a related discipline (Business, Engineering, Technical, etc.) will be preferred. An equivalent combination of education and/or experience may be considered. Location is open to Edmonton, Calgary or Vancouver and you must be willing to travel as required. If you are interested in this exciting role with an industry leader, please submit your background, in confidence online (http://careers.wmc.ca). For more information, please contact Lynn Armstrong at Western Management Consultants at (604) 687 0391.

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.

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 sthygesen@jskconsulting.ca

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.

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)

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 Careers@SummitLS.ca. 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.

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)

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 Careers@SummitLS.ca. 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 #14-0115-03)

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.

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)

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 Careers@SummitLS.ca. 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!

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.

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 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)

Minimum Requirements:

• A minimum 2 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) • 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 Careers@SummitLS.ca. 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 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 Careers@SummitLS.ca 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 resume@qrinc.ca 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.