Acted as a specialist consultant to solicitors in litigation matters with respect to environmental liability issues including contaminated sites and hazardous waste problems such as biological, metals, radioactive nuclei, PCB, PCP, PERC, TCA, creosote, dioxins, furans, petroleum and agricultural based contaminants assessment, delineation and remediation. Input included reviewing technical reports and project history as well as conducting independent investigations for advice regarding possible claims, compliance, appeal of control orders and regulatory decisions. Problem solving strategy was recommended. Involvement also included participation in negotiation, discovery, board and court testimony.

Served as advisor to governmental agents, financial institutions, developers, builders, owners and property managers on issues of environmental liabilities associated with various assets including public, residential, medical, retail, industrial, fuel storage and distribution facilities. Tasks included assessing implications for site contamination such as mold problems with respect to financing, insurance requirements, civil and regulatory obligations for prospective

Participated as a specialist consultant in the production and implementation of environmental management programs (EMP) for a major municipality, military base, eight steel plants and various business locations of a waste management and an international construction company in Canada. Objective was to ensure legal compliance and promote operations stressing safe work practices and preserving facility assets. Tours of facilities were conducted to identify operational aspects having environmental compliance and liability implications. Findings were consolidated to develop standard operating procedures (SOP), instruction programs, training materials and emergency response manuals (ERM) for functional adaptation.

Assessed the nature and extent of hydrocarbon contamination associated with underground storage installations at numerous sites located in the Edmonton metropolitan area as well as other locations in western Canada. In many cases, remediation plans were devised, managed and documented in completion reports for the clients and regulatory agencies.

Developed and designed a master action plan to inventory, rank and manage possibly problematic as well as contaminated sites with respect to health impacts for a major city in Alberta. Detailed methodology for every analogical component was provided.

Investigated the environmental impact of a source facility for a major city in Alberta. Assignment included 24 hour ambient air monitoring of inhalable and respirable harmful particulates at perimeter locations off emission areas on six day cycles over three months. Environmental effects, exposure and liability risks for a nearby golf course, specific residences, an anticipated school and sport complex development in the vicinity were addressed. A ten-year projection was included for planning subsequent actions. Various options with estimated costs were presented for remediation works, monitoring and confirmation studies as well as contingent measures. Recommendations were made with due considerations of civil and regulatory implications.

Examined documents in support of proposed separation distance and land use restriction bylaws to be implemented at a heavy industrial subdivision for a major city in Alberta. Recommendations regarding risk assessment and management were presented. Technical support included attendance in council and public hearings.

Advised board of trustees on position and need for safe operation of a school in a vicinity with approaching sour well development. Tasks included review of proponent submission materials for licence applications, assistance in negotiation for settlement of selected facilities, provision of technical support for trustee conferral sessions and regulatory hearing proceedings. Assignment covered checking of proponent contaminant dispersion modeling, emergency response plans, incident and health risk evaluation results.

Assisted a municipal government in Alberta to resolve indoor air quality complaints by civic employees in a leased office building. Reviewed other consultant reports on causes, conducted independent investigations and provided suggestions for related matters in dealing with landlord, worker compensation claim, public health authority as well as identification of alternate premise for relocation. Involvement was extended to working with public work department staff in implementation of a decontamination program for in-house properties by city engaged restoration service providers.

Characterized the stratigraphy and groundwater behaviour in the designated area for remediation of migrating “lighter” and “denser than aqueous phase liquid” (LNAPL and DNAPL) contaminants. Evaluated feasible remedial options including management by natural attenuation. Findings were used in identification of design parameters for system design.

Evaluated level of airborne chemical contaminants accumulated on walls, ceiling and within venting ducts. Swab sampling and confirmatory testing data were used to project impact risk of release for building occupants. Recommendations were provided to remedy the contamination problems and restore the existing facilities. Issues of waste management and safety protection were also addressed.

Characterized material nature of fire remnants at a waste processing plant. Established waste management options. Evaluated option feasibility. Formulated debris removal plan. Acquired regulatory approval. Conducted contract procurement. Supervised field works for the site clearing and produced decommissioning documentation for redevelopment proceedings.

Maintained annual monitoring of contaminant influx on land close to tailing storage facility for a chemical production plant. Well sampling and testing were executed for evaluation of organic, inorganic and isotope parameters. Hydrogeological data were collected to establish seepage patterns for source identification. Field indicator tests were conducted for target aquifers in equilibrium assessment. Involvement included preparation of evidence for presentation in public hearing and assistance in action for appeal of regulatory position.

Served as advisor to public works authority in decommissioning a pavement heating system with hazardous chemical holding at the service and fueling area of a municipal garage. Tasks included formulation of action plan, design of waste management and treatment process. The contractor undertakings were monitored and advice was provided to resolve technical problems encountered. The extent and impact of release from the pavement heating and fueling operations were delineated. A risk assessment was conducted and a management strategy was recommended. Subsequent involvement included acquisition of regulatory approval, design of a trench recovery system for retrieval of escaped product, provision of improvement recommendations for existing dispensary installations, development of construction plan, preparation of work specifications, assisting contract procurement and supervision of implementation activities.

Act as specialist consultant to deal with dry cleaning solvent contamination for a commercial processing plant. Assignment included review of previous investigation undertakings as cross contamination causes for liability pursuit consideration. Additional sampling and testing were conducted to verify site conditions. The associated facility installations, equipment maintenance and operation practice were examined for evaluation of possible release nature and duration. Recommendations were provided for status delineation, equipment repair and activity improvement.

Participated in the development of valuation and privatization methodology for bulk fuel assets in 44 northern communities. Formulated an algorithm for planning the condition evaluation works. The organization of this algorithm included contemplation of unique northern environment, setting characteristics and nature of use for the installations. A process was established to identify facilities with contamination and compliance problems that would require improvement through remediation and upgrading.

Conducted land use historical review, field screening, sampling and testing to assess nature of surface abandoned materials and extent of ground contamination for a site in Nunavut. Ecological impact risk was evaluated. Response action plan was formulated with priority ranking recommendations.

Attended to the development and preparation of baseline environmental assessment, operation impact evaluation, incoming waste quality assurance, incinerator feed verification, closure and post closure monitoring program plans required for permit application. Assignment was extended to undertaking assessment and monitoring works on a continuous basis as per license specifications.

Reviewed the original site investigation, impact studies, facility operation and development plan for a hazardous waste transfer station and landfill site in Alberta. Compliance with regulatory requirements with respect to legislation and standing permits was evaluated. Public health and environmental risks caused by the subject installations to the surroundings were assessed.

Investigated and delineated subsurface contamination at the site of a proposed terminal for an airport in Northwest Territories. Task included recommendations and design for remedial measures to reinstate the site to acceptable conditions for a public facility.

Investigated the nature of release, emergency response actions and residual contamination at a distribution centre in Western Canada. Ecological impact was evaluated by material testing, plume modeling, fate projection and risk analysis for target receptors.

Conducted a detailed operation review and setting study for an Albertan chemical storage facility in pursuit of government operation permit. The setting study involved identification of potential environmental impacts in development of biannual monitoring scheme for compliance monitoring. The project scope also included extensive sampling and testing for filing as base reference after acquisition of regulatory approval.

Acted as specialist consultant to assist a Canadian expanding industry in pursuit of business interest for a chroming plant with known contamination problems. Initial assessment involved conciliation and analysis of available site data to estimate current conditions for use in development of negotiation strategy. Supplementary investigation was conducted. Findings were correlated with previously reported results for confirmation of existing state in drafting of transaction documents.

Served as advisor to a Western Canadian public works authority in resolving subsurface contamination problems at a highway expansion site. Involvement included development of remedial program completed with treatment facility design, attendance of community meetings for public consultation, liaison with multiple levels of regulatory agencies for activity approval, preparation of job specifications for tender and provision of technical assistance to client project manager over implementation of the mitigation and restoration works.

Provided technical assistance for the planning and design of an agricultural chemical storage complex in British Columbia. Recommendations included special design features against accidental release and spill of chemicals.

Evaluated the site selection for a proposed county landfill in northern Alberta. Compatibility of the proposed landfill with respect to local geological and hydrogeological settings was assessed.

Provided expert resource in the planning of liner design and construction for an industrial hazardous waste landfill in China. Input included methodology for system analyses, feature optimization, design rationale, selection of materials, identification of borrow areas, quality control testing, site preparation, construction monitoring and operating verification.

Examined the development plans for operating landfills in Alberta and China. The planning, analysis and design for acquisition of additional facilities for waste disposal, recycling and utilization were investigated. The China project included provisions for landfill gas production. Environmental and public health risks were considered.