• 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 - 19th 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

  • ESA Report Reviews for AESAC Certification

    With AESAC’s fall training course schedule underway, it’s good time to talk about one of the key components for achieving AESAC’s Certified Environmental Site Assessor (CESA) designation – submission of a Phase I ESA report for Certification review. In addition to

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  • Can AI Write an ESA Report?

    October 11, 2023
    Can AI Write an ESA Report?

    There’s been a lot of talk recently about AI and Chatbots and whether they will replace living breathing professionals for writing ESA reports. I’ve even heard that ‘Dinosaurs’ (like myself, although I prefer to be labelled as a crocodile) will become obsolete. To

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  • Getting Paid… or Not

    September 13, 2023
    Getting Paid… or Not

    One of the more distressing events for any business, especially small firms and sole proprietors is the prospect of not getting paid for work you have completed. Late payments from clients are bad enough, but getting stiffed for an invoice is even worse, especially if you have already paid

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