Brandon Smith
M.Sc., MBA, P.Biol, R.P.Biol., EP, QP.
President – Principal Risk Assessor
Headquartered in Calgary, Alberta, located within Treaty 7 and Metis Region 3, we work with world-leading energy and mineral extraction and exploration companies. Our global project experience includes successful programs across Canada, USA, Brazil and South Africa working alongside government agencies, non-profits, private landowners, and some of the largest names in manufacturing and mineral and energy resources.
Our mission
Our mission is to help organizations mitigate environmental risks and liabilities by delivering innovative, cost-effective solutions. With over a decade of experience, we are committed to driving meaningful results that protect both businesses and the environment.
Meet our team of Experts
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Brandon Smith is a human and ecological health risk assessor. From busy urban landscapes to the remote high arctic his background in human and environmental health assessment and his innovative approach to environmental liability reduction has made him a sought-after leader in risk-reduction strategies. To date, Brandon has personally managed over $2 million in R&D, $500 million in liability reduction, and over $17 billion in asset liability analysis.
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David Vieira
EPIL, MMI.CTO – Remediation Technologies Integration and Software SolutionsDavid Veira brings over 25 years of global new product development and design experience to the team. His aptitude with languages (fluent in French, English and Portuguese) has fueled multi-million dollar sales and product strategy designs across three different continents. With David’s solid understanding of cloud-based technology, robotics, vehicle technology integration (EV and fossil fuel), Autonomous Navigation and Remote Machinery Operations, making Clear-Site an industry leader in environmental technology design and implementation. -
Iram Hussain
B.A.Director of OperationsWith over 15 years of experience in customer relationship management, Iram specializes in leading teams and driving client satisfaction. Iram has a strong background in coaching and mentoring individuals to achieve personal and professional growth. As the Director of Operations, she blends empathy, problem-solving, and process improvement to deliver exceptional results. -
Amy Gainer
Ph.D., P.Ag. (BC, AB, SK)Senior Risk Assessor and Environmental ToxicologistDr. Amy Gainer is a Professional Agrologist with over 10 years of human health and environmental risk assessment. She has international risk assessment experience with various media on a range of land uses and industries in Alberta, British Columbia, Saskatchewan, Manitoba, California and Brazil. Within Alberta, Amy has completed numerous successful site-specific risk assessments that have obtained either a remediation or reclamation certificate. -
Samantha Nieuwold
B.Sc., P.Biol (AB)Senior Project ManagerSamantha is a Professional Biologist with more than 5 years industry experience. She manages complex portfolios with a focus on risk-based decision making and liability reduction leading to site closures. Samantha has extensive experience completing human and ecological risk assessments across Western Canada. -
Burton Cosgrove
B.Sc., P.Geol., P.Ag. (AB, SK)Senior Environmental ScientistBurton is a Professional Geologist and Agrologist with over 20 years of progressive environmental experience specializing in soil and groundwater assessments, liability assessments, remediation, reclamation, and soil surveys and mapping. Burton has successfully managed and conducted a multitude of environmental liability and contaminated site assessments across commercial, industrial, and residential properties. -
Dan Stein
M.Sc.Senior Risk Assessment SpecialistDan is a human health and ecological risk assessment specialist. Dan has more than 10 years experience managing contaminated sites, proposed and ongoing industrial and municipal development projects, landfills, oil and gas sites, and remediation of commercial properties. His areas of expertise are independent review and third-party quality control/quality assurance for human and ecological health risk assessments in Alberta and B.C.. -
Costa Yannacopoulos
M.Sc., P.Geo (AB, BC)Senior Hydrogeologist/GeoscientistCosta is a groundwater specialist with more than twenty years of experience in the planning, management, and development of groundwater resources. His work specializes in groundwater and soil within the oil and gas industry, municipal landfills, environmental impact assessments, and soil/groundwater contaminant interaction and modeling. -
Gundeep Pannu
B.Sc.Data Scientist, Junior Risk AssessorGundeep is a data scientist with two years experience specializing in data science for risk assessment. With an educational background in biostatistics, he has strong skills in database management and data analysis. Gundeep is proficient in utilizing various data visualization software, including Power BI, Esdat, Surfer, and Strater to effectively interpret and present complex datasets in an approachable manner. -
Andrea Simeon
B.Sc., BIT, EPtRisk AssessorAndrea is an environmental professional with five years of experience in human health and ecological risk assessment. Andrea has conducted numerous environmental programs, including groundwater monitoring, Phase I and II Site Assessments, and soil vapour monitoring programs. With a strong focus on ensuring compliance, Andrea has led comprehensive environmental regulatory audits and facilitated risk mitigation strategies. -
Chanel Yeung
M.Sc., BITRisk AssessorChanel is a toxicologist with five years of industry experience completing work across western and central Canada as well with Indigenous communities in northern Alberta. Her expertise includes human and ecological risk assessment of contaminated sites, liability reduction, and remediation planning. -
Zachary Person
M.E.S., A.I.T.Risk Assessor and Reporting ControllerZachary has 6 years of experience working in agriculture, contaminated sites, and waste-to-resource allocation. With an educational background in environmental science, reclamation and soil science, Zachary has been focusing on liability reduction strategies pertaining to contaminated industrial sites, brownfields, and upstream oil and gas facilities. -
Brittany Ferren
B.Sc.Environmental Technologies Solutions ArchitectBrittany brings a unique combination of technical expertise and scientific background to the environmental risk management industry as a Solutions Architect. With a foundation in biology, kinesiology and software development, Brittany specializes in designing innovative digital solutions for environmental reporting, field data collection and organizational workflows. -
Reanna Berg
B.Sc.Environmental ScientistReanna has two years experience working in environmental consulting as an environmental scientist and field technician. With a background in renewable resource management and soil science, she has executed a variety of projects across western and northern Canada. -
James Fegverneki
B.Sc.Senior GIS SpecialistWith over a decade of experience, James is at the forefront of AI and machine learning innovations in environmental consulting, mineral exploration, and renewable energy. His expertise lies in leveraging GIS, automation, and spatial data science to enhance environmental liability assessments, remediation strategies, and property divestiture modeling.
Additional Clear-Site Solutions
Site Remediation Solutions
We customize advanced in-situ remediation technologies to fit your site’s specific conditions, providing a turnkey, innovative solution that’s fully remote.
Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning
Tap into the the power of real-time, AI-generated insights that streamline your operations and provide strategic advantage in navigating environmental liabilities.