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
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
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
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.
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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