• Upcoming Training Courses

  • Alberta - Ontario - Halifax

    An intense 3-day training course delivered in a workshop atmosphere, providing attendees with the training required to conduct Phase I (One) Environmental Site Assessments in Canada. Suitable for both experienced practitioners and those wishing to enter the field. Each course is based on CSA-Z768 guidelines, and enhanced to include provincial guidelines (O-Reg 153, Alberta Environment, BC & Saskatchewan MOE Regs, etc.) This course is a perquisite to the CESA (Certified Environmental Site Assessor) Designation.

    Date and Locations:

    Toronto (GTA) ON: October 21st - 23rd 2025

    Calgary AB: November 12th - 14th 2025

    Upstream Oil & Gas Phase 1 ESA: 7 Hour -Online Only Course

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  • Alberta - Ontario - Virtual

    An intense 3-day training course delivered in a workshop atmosphere, providing attendees with the training required to conduct Phase II (two) Environmental Site Assessments in Canada. Suitable for both experienced practitioners and those wishing to enter the field. Each course is based on CSA-Z769 guidelines, and enhanced to include provincially specific guidelines (O-Reg 153, Alberta Environment, BC & Saskatchewan MOE Regs, etc.) This course is a perquisite to the CESAII (Certified Environmental Site Assessor Phase II) Designation.

    Dates and Locations:

    Cambridge ON: October 27th - 29th 2025

    Calgary AB: November 18th - 20th 2025


       

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  • AESAC's new Webinar Series is a great way to stay informed and up-to-date on provincial and national Environmental Site Assessment regulations, as well as gain valuable points towards CESA Certification.

    Dates and Details:

    Phase 1 ESA; CSA Guideline Overview
    Presenter: Bill Leedham, P.Geo, QP, CESA
    Pre-recording now available for purchase

    Phase 2 ESA; CSA Guideline Overview
    Presenter: Bill Leedham, P.Geo, QP, CESA
    Pre-recording now available for purchase

     

     

     

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  • Since 1993, AESAC has been developing and delivering Environmental Site Assessment training courses in accordance with CSA-Z768, CSA Z769, and provincial guidelines. These workshop based courses are 2 to 3 days in length, provide extensive knowledge and instruction of ESA techniques and regulations, and are developed and instructed by industry leading, experienced, professionals.

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  • AESAC offers the Certified Environmental Site Assessors (C.E.S.A) Designation and the Enhancement C.E.S.A.II for Phase Two practitioners.
    Applicants must pass a 100 point checklist; which includes Experience, Education, and submitting an ESA report for review.
    C.E.S.A. Designations are nationally accredited and required by many Banks, Lenders, Stakeholders, and Employers

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    AESAC Membership Benefits include:

    - National Directory
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    - Certifications (C.E.S.A & C.E.S.A.II)
    - Group Insurance options
    - Online “Members Only” Forum
    - Industry News and Regulatory Updates
    - Training Courses; discounts for members

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  • The Instructors Blog

  • Mentoring - What to Expect as a Mentor

    I thought I would revisit one of the first topics I wrote about, and one that is personally important. Way back in December of 2014, I wrote about the Value of Mentoring and its importance to the environmental consulting industry. That was followed in 2019 by a blog about the Rewards of

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  • Can a Property Purchaser Be Held Liable for Historical Contamination?

    When acquiring real property, particularly for commercial or industrial use, understanding environmental liability is critical. One question that often arises among both buyers and professionals conducting environmental due diligence is: Can a purchaser be held responsible for

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  • Is CSA Z768 still relevant in Ontario?

    Recently I have had discussions with several colleagues and AESAC members about the use of CSA Standard Z-768 for conducting Phase I Environmental Site Assessments in Ontario. I know of a few Ontario consultants (as well as some environmental educators) that don’t utilize, or teach,

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