A commitment to responsible stewardship
about ecosis
A purpose-driven company, Ecosis champions best-in-class initiatives for clients. From ongoing engagement in environmental sustainability and Indigenous inclusion to business continuity plans in transitioning to innovation and technology that streamlines deliverables, our team has come together to enable efficient solutions in the rapidly evolving landscape.
collaboration, innovation and sustainable solutions
A purpose-driven company, Ecosis champions best-in-class initiatives for clients. From ongoing engagement in environmental sustainability and Indigenous inclusion to business continuity plans in transitioning to innovation and technology that streamlines deliverables, our team has come together to enable efficient solutions in the rapidly evolving landscape.
Corporate Character Matters
Our commitment to responsible stewardship of client and stakeholder interests helps achieve commonly beneficial goals. Ecosis’s high standards and dedication to supplying accurate and timely project deliverables enable clients to meet their bottom line. Our extensive experience working across multiple jurisdictions provides project expertise on a comprehensive range of environmental and technical services that support clientele through the conception, planning, approval phases and full life-cycle of new projects and developments through to site closure.
Solution Providers with Sustainable Benefits
The dedication to operating responsibly and safely to the environment is the basis of the company’s culture and delivery model. This objective is framed in our comprehensive, collaborative approach to project management, community and environmental interests, and drive to exceed client and stakeholder expectations. Our history of innovation and approach to projects has brought about change to industry norms. We also firmly believe in developing and maintaining strong relationships and the ability to give back through local communities.
Enabling Technology and Empowering Innovation
The Ecosis approach is built on a foundation of collaboration and technologically innovative solutions to exceed our clients' expectations. We view our clients as partners and have a team of knowledgeable and dedicated professionals committed to bringing creative and progressive solutions to customer challenges.
our qualifications
Ecosis provides expert environmental service and project management in response to legislation governing respective business activities. Our experience, capabilities, and regulatory knowledge return safe, cost-effective solutions to clients and stakeholders.
Liability Management
and Environmental Services
Our team's expertise provides our customers with comprehensive skills for the life-span of their projects:
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Asset retirement obligations
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Facility and pipeline decommissioning
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Site-specific and area-based closures
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Phase I & II environmental site assessment
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Remediation and reclamation
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Soil and groundwater monitoring
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Spill investigations and response coordination
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Soil amendment and revegetation
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Acquisition and divestiture liability assessment
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Material transport, storage and disposal plans
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Environmental planning and strategy
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General pre-disturbance assessment
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Water resource assessment and management
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Soil and geotechnical assessment
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Risk assessment
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Regulatory permitting, compliance and non-routine applications
Project Management
and Construction
Our diversity, and depth of skills and experience across industries are assets for:
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Civil engineering
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Facility engineering
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Land surveys
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Road construction
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Site preparation and construction
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Mass excavation and hauling
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Foundation excavation and structural backfill
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Retaining wall construction
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Reservoir piping and pumphouse construction
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Stormwater management
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Water and sewer installation
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Flood remediation and erosion control
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Pond construction
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Facility decommissioning and demolition
our leadership team
Michelle Kingsmith
P.Ag, Alberta and BC
Manager, Environmental Assessment of Ecosis Ltd
Michelle Kingsmith has over 18 years of experience in the environmental consulting field and has spent a significant amount of time in the field and office conducting assessment, remediation, and reclamation projects. Michelle has a Bachelor of Science in Environmental Science with a concentration in GIS from the University of Lethbridge. She is a dual-registered Professional Agrologist in Alberta and B.C. Her strengths include technical work, team leadership, client relationships and budgeting. In her current role as the Manager of Environmental Assessments at Ecosis. Michelle manages the Ecosis Environmental team; ensuring clients’ work portfolios and budgets are managed to the highest standards. She is also qualified by Equitable Origin as an auditor and assessor in Oil and Gas and Mining practices.
Olaf Wielens
R.T. Ag.
Senior Environmental Consultant
Olaf Wielens has over 24 years of environmental consulting experience in the oil and gas sector. He is highly experienced in environmental site assessments (ESAs); remediation, reclamation and construction management related to the upstream and midstream oil and gas industry. As a Registered Technical Agrologist in Alberta Olaf’s expertise in wellsite and associated facilities reclamation, including site supervision and logistics is key within management of Integrated Area Closure programs.
Throughout most of his career, he has managed programs in varied environments across Alberta, and Saskatchewan. Olaf’s experience is central in training and coaching junior and intermediate staff concerning conducting safe and high-quality fieldwork and project management.
Brandy Faris
B.Sc. ENCS, MPM, A.Ag
Water Resources, Project Management
Brandy is a successful project manager with over 15 years of experience working with both energy and environmental clients. She brings innovative and cost-effective solutions to regulatory, operational, and asset retirement programs across multiple jurisdictions.
With an Environmental B.Sc. and a Master’s Certificate in Project Management, Brandy is responsible for evaluating and developing solutions for water sources, storage, conveyance, treatment and disposal within various projects.
She has coordinated water resource strategies and operational execution for a multitude of domestic and international clients including Suncor Energy, Canadian National Resources, Murphy Oil and Crescent Point Energy.
