• Upcoming Training Courses

  • Alberta - Ontario - Virtual

    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:

    Calgary AB: October 17th - 18th 2023

    Cambridge ON: November 8th - 10th 2023

    Upstream Oil & Gas Phase 1 ESA: Online

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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:

    Calgary AB: October 24th - 26th 2023

    Cambridge ON: November 14th - 16th 2023
       

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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
    - Free Referrals
    - 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

  • Phase One Problems, Part 3

    Over the last few blogs I have discussed some of the structural and procedural errors commonly encountered when conducting a Phase One Environmental Site Assessment (ESA). This month I continue with the examination of problems with ESA interviews and site inspections. The Interview

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  • Phase One Problems, Part 2

    Last month I discussed some of the common issues that may be encountered during the procurement, initiation and organization of Phase One Environmental Site Assessments (ESA). This month I will discuss ‘Procedural’ errors related to ESA Research that may occur while conducting

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  • Phase One Problems, Part 1

    February 7, 2023
    Phase One Problems, Part 1

    A few years ago, I wrote a series of blogs about some of the pitfalls that you may encounter during a Phase Two Environmental Site Assessment (ESA) as well as some of the issues faced when writing Phase One ESA reports. It’s time for a deeper look at some of the problems that you may

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