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
B.Sc.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. -
Amy Gainer
Ph.D., P.Ag. (BC, AB, SK)Director of Risk AssessmentDr. 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. -
Burton Cosgrove
B.Sc., P.Geol., P.Ag. (AB, SK)Director of Field OperationsBurton 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. -
Jake Gossen
P.Eng.Director of EngineeringJake is an Environmental Engineer (B.A.Sc. in Geological Engineering (UBC 2008), P.Eng (AB/BC)) with 18 years of experience in environmental consulting. Jakes scope of practice focuses on organic/inorganic contaminant fate and transport, aqueous geochemistry, remedial design and performance verification. -
Paul Saunders
B.Sc., R.T. (BCIA).Director of Operations -
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. -
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. -
Jayd Henderson-Ward
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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. -
Fathiah Adelaja
B.Sc.Jr. Environmental ScientistA recent graduate with a Bachelor of Science in Geology, Fathiah works as a Junior Environmental Scientist supporting environmental consulting projects. With a background in geology, she assists with field-based environmental programs including soil sampling, environmental monitoring, and data collection. As a registered Geologist-in-Training, she is gaining experience in environmental site assessments and field investigations across Canada.
Available Opportunities
We currently do not have any open positions.
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.