Employee Spotlight: Get to Know the Team
Andrew Doyle
Technical and Compliance Dept. Manager
Meet Andrew Doyle, Andrew Doyle, Technical and Compliance Dept. Manager, at Blue Heron Environmental. Since joining the company in 2010 as a technician, Mr. Doyle has played a pivotal role in advancing environmental initiatives across Northern Ontario.
Andrew's expertise spans water monitoring programs, hydrology assessments, and broadscale netting, contributing to numerous baseline and ongoing mining projects. He continues to support environmental compliance and technical excellence in some of the region’s most significant resource developments
Fifteen years later, his dedication and expertise have led him to successfully lead the Compliance and Technical Department, guiding the next generation of environmental professionals at Blue Heron.
Beyond his technical accomplishments, Andrew is an incredible mentor and leader, known for empowering his team and fostering a culture of collaboration, growth, and excellence. His ability to bring forward innovative ideas and strategic foresight has played a key role in helping Blue Heron grow and thrive.
We are proud to celebrate Andrew’s growth, dedication, and leadership, and we look forward to the continued impact he will make in the years ahead.
We asked him to answer a few questions to help our clients get to know him better.
HOW DID YOU FIRST LEARN ABOUT BLUE HERON ENVIRONMENTAL?
WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE PART ABOUT BEING A Technical and Compliance Dept. Manager?
What I love most about being the Compliance and Technical Department Manager is the ability to continue working with the clients and sites I first started with. There’s a sense of continuity and trust that’s deeply rewarding.
Over the years, we’ve built a top-tier team that can effectively execute remote baseline programs and support local mines with their compliance monitoring and reporting. Leading such a well-rounded, capable group turns the work into a passion—and that’s what makes this role so fulfilling for me.
WHAT IS ONE MYTH ABOUT BEING A Technical and Compliance Dept. Manager THAT YOU’D LIKE TO CLEAR UP?
The fame. It really isn’t all that glamorous.
WHAT WAS YOUR FIRST JOB?
IF YOU COULD PICK UP ANY NEW SKILL IN AN INSTANT, WHAT WOULD IT BE?
GOT ANY FAVORITE QUOTES?
"You have to spend money to make money."
- Titus Maccius Plautus
WHAT’S SOMETHING YOU WANT TO DO IN THE NEXT YEAR THAT YOU’VE NEVER DONE BEFORE?
WHAT’S YOUR FAVORITE PLACE YOU’VE EVER VISITED?
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We’re Speaking at CANECT26
Blue Heron Environmental is proud to be part of CANECT 2026 in Vaughan, Ontario, with team members leading two in-person courses: 1B – Environmental Compliance for the Construction Industry on April 28 and 3A – Environmental Compliance for Water and Wastewater on April 30.
BHE Spotlight: Natalie Bryar
Join us in welcoming Natalie Bryar, Project Manager at Blue Heron Environmental.
Natalie holds a Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Biological Sciences from the University of Guelph and brings over 15 years of experience in regulated industries, including mining and manufacturing. Her background spans environmental compliance, permitting, project management, and stakeholder engagement.
At Blue Heron, Natalie supports environmental management systems, coordinates permitting initiatives, and works closely with regulators and project teams to help clients meet compliance requirements with clarity and confidence.