Participants will learn what environmental information and reports may be of interest to their community, and how to distill important information for discussion with community members. The course includes an overview of Environmental Assessments and Closure Plans.

Participants will learn what environmental information and reports may be of interest to their community, and how to distill important information for discussion with community members. The course includes an overview of Environmental Assessments and Closure Plans.

Resource industry projects regularly require the handling and storage of hazardous products on site. An overview of common hazardous products will be provided, as well as proper storage and handling for products that are harmful to the environment.

Construction projects that occur near bodies of water have the potential to negatively impact aquatic organisms. There are several regulations to be mindful of, as well as more than one regulator that could inspect a site for compliance. This session provides a brief understanding of regulators/regulations around wetlands, how to judge wetland boundaries, and how to work around them responsibly.

This session provides a detailed explanation of the legislation that covers species at risk, including the recent updates to the Provincial Endangered Species Act. Focus will be placed on the steps required for permitting under the Provincial legislation.

Industrial activities can have impacts to the habitat of plant and animal species to various degrees. Activities within the potential habitat of listed species as Endangered, Threatened or Special Concern are regulated by the government under the Species at Risk Act and the Endangered Species Act. This session highlights permitting and timing windows to perform species at risk work.

This session will provide a general understanding of aquatic studies that are typically required in support of establishing baseline conditions for new mining activities. In addition, legislative requirements related to aquatic Environmental Effects monitoring will be reviewed.

Excessive amounts of dust are not only a health and safety risk but are also considered to be a spill event under provincial regulations. Students will receive an overview on acceptable dust control measures on job sites (for crushers, stockpiles and roadways).

The management of air emissions at mine sites are often regulated by its Environmental Compliance Approval and by provincial legislation. This course will explore these requirements, such as an Emissions Summary Data Model, Best Management Plan, and Operations and Maintenance Manuals.

Industrial sites have a legal requirement to monitor air quality and noise generation for any potential impacts to people and the natural environment. During this course, students will review the techniques for monitoring Air and Noise at industrial sites, and the requirements for reporting results.

One of the toughest roles of a mining company’s Environmental Coordinator is to stay on top of existing regulations and amendments related to the sites activities and operations. Join us for the latest on O.Reg 217, and a discussion on best practices related to this regulation.