Terry Schaffer is a senior environmental assessor with over 30 years of experience conducting environmental site assessments and remediation projects across Canada. He has performed nearly 500 phase 1 environmental site assessments of commercial and industrial properties. His experience also includes phase 2 assessments, remediation activities, hazardous materials sampling and management, and long-term groundwater monitoring. Key skills include excellent communication, independence, teamwork, and knowledge of environmental regulations and computer programs.

1. TERRY SCHAFFER
414 Adilman Drive, Saskatoon, SK
306-933-0620, tj.schaffer@shaw.ca
https://ca.linkedin.com/pub/terry-schaffer/ba/a59/856
PROFILE
A Senior Environmental Assessor who has conducted close to 500 Phase I Environmental Site Assessments for
commercial buildings and industrial complexes throughout Saskatchewan. Brings a history of participation in
project teams that conduct assessments for national clients across Canada. Environmental experience has
included Phase I and Phase II Environmental Site Assessments, Site and Remediation activities including the
identification and sampling of potential hazardous building materials and long-term groundwater monitoring at
operating and decommissioned service station sites. While with Saskatchewan Environment and the University of
Saskatchewan Waste Management Facility, gained experience with the management (identification, manifesting
and disposal) of hazardous and non-hazardous wastes, and the regulations involved. Key strengths include:
¡ Excellent oral and written communication skills
¡ Ability to work independently or as a member of a team
¡ Supervisory skills
¡ Understanding of environmental regulations in Saskatchewan
¡ Working knowledge of computer programs including Windows, Word and Excel
WORK HISTORY
AMEC FOSTER WHEELER ENVIRONMENT AND INFRASTRUCTURE, SASKATOON 1994-2015
AMEC offers consultancy, engineering, project management, operations and construction services, project delivery
and specialized power equipment services worldwide. AMEC services the oil & gas, clean energy, environment &
infrastructure and mining markets through 40,000 employees in over 50 countries worldwide.
Title: Senior Environmental Assessor
Specialized in Phase 1 Environmental Site Assessment (ESA) by investigating the management of operations of
all types of businesses to determine if government standards of environmental control were being met. Also
supervised site remediation, asbestos abatement, and hazmat sampling. Advised clients of relevant regulations,
procedures and practices and made recommendations.
Phase I ESA’s
• Conducted historical research, site reconnaissance and site inspections for
commercial/industrial/residential buildings to identify potential environmental risks and liabilities:
o As part of due diligence prior to making property acquisitions.
o As a follow up to one of the Phase I ESA’s conducted remedial efforts which led to the removal of
2 underground storage tanks and the prevention of approximately 25,000 litres of fuel being
released into the environment.
o Supervised the excavations and removal of hydrocarbon contaminated soils, and soil the sampling
of former underground storage tanks at sites in Watson, SK., and in Yorkton, SK as a follow up to
another Phase I ESA.
o Conducted historical searches and site reconnaissance of vacant properties as part of a major
downtown City of Saskatoon redevelopment.
o Conducted a historical search and site reconnaissance for the purposes of financing a building
expansion for the Saskatoon Health District.
Site Remediation/Remedial Excavations
• Supervised the excavation and removal/disposal of hydrocarbon-impacted soil prior to site
development/upgrades in a variety of Saskatchewan communities:
o As part of a Nitrate Remediation Program supervised the excavation and stockpiling of 1,000 m3
of nitrate impacted soils in Lake Lenore, SK, and the placement and blending of molasses into the
stockpiled soils.

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o As part of the Orphan Fuel Storage And Sales Facility Clean Up Program supervised the
excavation of approximately 1,100 m3 of impacted soils in the RM of Bjorkdale and the excavation
of approximately 1,700 m3 of impacted soils in the RM of Torch River.
o In response to a 14,000 litre fuel spill in Stoney Rapids, SK, supervised the excavation, removal
and soil sampling of hydrocarbon contaminated soils. The project also involved the co-ordination
of efforts between local contractors, and provincial and federal environmental departments in
developing an action plan and final remediation site.
o In response to a 2,000 litre diesel fuel spill adjacent to residential properties in Flin Flon, MB.
supervised the excavation, removal of hydrocarbon contaminated soils, and soil and air sampling.
o Responsible for the long-term groundwater monitoring of an operating and decommissioned
service station site for a major oil company.
Asbestos Abatement
• Provided hazardous material management prior to the demolition of various industrial buildings.
Supervised the removal of asbestos, and monitored work areas during abatement projects. Conducted air
monitoring and fibre count analysis during all asbestos removal. Site examples are:
o The Gathercole Building, Saskatoon, SK.
o IPCO, Saskatoon, SK.
o Provided sampling and fibre counting analysis of building materials during renovations at a
downtown location for a Crown Corporation as part of a follow-up to the Asbestos Sampling
Program, Saskatoon, SK.
o Major retail chain: Provided sampling and fibre counting analysis of building materials during
renovations.
o Provided sampling and inspection services during renovations of a main office and warehouse in
Saskatoon.
Hazmat Sampling
• Confirmed the presence of asbestos containing materials as part of provincial project team to identify and
address:
o 150 sites for a Crown Corporation through the Asbestos Identification Program, Saskatchewan:
o Hazmat Sampling of Abandoned Buildings in Northern Saskatchewan: Hazardous materials
sampling at two abandoned schools in LaPlonge, and Deschambault Lake, Saskatchewan.
o Emergency Response Hazardous Materials Sampling, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan: Conducted
emergency response assessments, sampling, and analysis of air samples after an asbestos
release during renovations for a major retail chain.
o Hazmat Sampling of Inhabited Buildings for Major Retail Chain: Conducted hazardous materials
sampling at a number of stores with Saskatchewan for a major retail chain.
SASKATCHEWAN MINISTRY OF THE ENVIRONMENT (MOE), REGINA 1989-1994
The Environmental Protection Branch of the MOE provides information to the general public on issues of
environmental protection.
Title: Environment Officer
Provided information and registration on the transportation of dangerous goods and the recycling of waste
dangerous goods to clients and the general public. Also reviewed and interpreted technical
documents/regulations and completed information searches on land sites to identify possible
environmental concerns. Member of the Waste Dangerous Goods Steering Committee and Used Oil
Recycling Committee.
UNIVERSITY OF SASKATCHEWAN (U of S) WASTE MANAGEMENT FACILITY 1989-1989
The U of S Waste Management Facility managed the waste chemicals for the U of S laboratories.
Title: Waste Management Facility Worker
Researched chemicals and their associated hazards, prior to collection for disposal, from the laboratories
of the U of S. Also packaged solid waste and bulk liquid waste according to compatibility and appropriate
guidelines and regulations.

3. TSL LABORATORIES, SASKATOON 1983-1985, 1987-1989
TSL provides assaying services to exploration and mining companies.
Title: Fire Assayer/Chemical Technician
Set up and conducted chemical tests and analyses for gold, silver and heavy/base metals using
techniques such as spectroscopy and chemical separation techniques. Operated and maintained
laboratory equipment and apparatus and prepared reagents and solutions. Supervised workers and
prepared written results for submission.
CAMECO RABBIT LAKE URANIUM MINE, WOLLASTON LAKE, SASKATCHEWAN 1985-1987
Rabbit Lake is the longest Cameco operating uranium production facility in North America since 1975.
Title: Chemical Technician
Conducted chemical experiments, tests and analyses using techniques such as fluorometry,
chromatography, spectroscopy, and physical and chemical separation techniques for uranium on samples
of mill effluent, yellow cake and urine. Also performed supervisory duties.
SASKATCHEWAN RESEARCH COUNCIL (SRC), SASKATOON 1981-1983
The SRC provides chemical laboratory services to the general public and industry.
Title: Chemical Technician
Set up and conducted chemical experiments, tests and analyses for radioactive isotopes in water, soil,
vegetation and fish. Prepared solutions and reagents for chemical experiments, tests and analyses.
CERTIFICATIONS AND TRAINING
¡ Standard First Aid – AED and CPR Level C (2015)
¡ WHMIS (2015)
¡ Overhead Utility Lines Safety Awareness (2013)
¡ Defensive Driving (AMEC 2012)
¡ Respirator Fit Test (2012)
¡ Portable Ladder Safety (2012)
¡ Asbestos Sampling and Documentation Course – 16 hr. (2011)
¡ Outdoor Heat Exposure – Injury Prevention (2011)
¡ Fatigue Accident Prevention (2011)
¡ Hand Protection (2010)
¡ H2S Alive (2006)
¡ Ground Disturbance Level II (2006)
¡ Asbestos Inspector Training Initial (2005)
¡ Trained on microscope for phase contrast microscopy (identification of fibres, ie. Asbestos projects) (2004)
¡ Confined Space/Respiratory Protection Awareness (2003)
¡ Fire Extinguisher Training (2002)
¡ Dangerous Goods Inspector (1992), Saskatchewan Highways and Transportation
EDUCATION AND VOLUNTEER
CHEMICAL TECHNICIAN, KELSEY INSTITUTE OF APPLIED ARTS AND SCIENCE (SIAST) 1981
A program that builds knowledge and skills in analytical instrumentation, basic, organic, physical, analytical and
environmental chemistry, chemical plant operation and chemical engineering, handling and manipulating
chemicals, laboratory quality control and assurance, recording, processing and reporting data.
CANADA GAMES (1989)
Volleyball Venue - Data Entry
Completed data entry of the volleyball matches at the 1989 Canada Games in Saskatoon which included the
submission of scores and the compilation of statistics.
Norceca Volleyball Championships (1991)
Completed data entry of the volleyball matches at the 1991 Norceca Volleyball Championships in Regina which
included the submission of scores and the compilation of statistics.