SUSTAINTECH™
CONFERENCE
Promoting sustainability, environmental responsibility, and the latest practices and technology of the environmental industry.
ABOUT SUSTAINTECH™.
SustainTech™ continues to be a well-attended conference that promotes sustainability and environmental responsibility and brings together industry, academia, consultants, and regulators to share ideas on new developments and technologies that help us make a better and more sustainable world.
The conference highlights the latest environmental practices and technologies from industry, consultants, and regulators to address sustainability issues over the lifecycle of Saskatchewan's principal resource sectors, including agriculture, mining, and energy.
Delta Saskatoon Downtown
Welcome to SustainTech 2025, Saskatchewan's premier environmental conference aimed at promoting collaboration among industry experts, academics, consultants, and regulators. As the leading event in the province, SustainTech 2025 provides an engaging platform for sharing innovative ideas, technologies, and practices that enhance sustainability and technical knowledge in key resource sectors such as agriculture, mining, and oil and gas, as well as in managing impacted sites and landfills.
This year's conference promises to be our most extensive yet, featuring two days of immersive activities. Attendees can anticipate a rich variety of opportunities for knowledge exchange, networking, and skill enhancement. The agenda includes a half-day workshop, 33 technical sessions, a compelling keynote speaker, and a regulatory session led by the Ministry of Environment.
Due to the enthusiastic feedback from last year, SustainTech 2025 will once again host several focused breakout sessions. Participants can look forward to thorough discussions, case studies, and actionable strategies for tackling environmental issues and promoting responsible practices.
Whether you are an experienced professional, an academic researcher, a consultant, or a regulatory representative, SustainTech 2025 offers a valuable chance to stay informed about the latest environmental advancements. Join us as we explore and shape the future of the environmental industry and sustainability together, creating connections that will inspire positive change in Saskatchewan and beyond.
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Regulatory Sessions
Keynote Speaker: Kebbi Hughes
We’re thrilled to announce that the Saskatchewan Ministry of Environment will be delivering a three part insightful regulatory talk as part of our annual regulatory session at SustainTech 2025. A huge thank you to the Ministry for their invaluable contributions to this year’s programming. Attendees can look forward to expert guidance on:
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Navigating the Saskatchewan Environmental Code for Environmental Site Assessments
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New Saskatchewan Environmental Code Chapter for Compost Facilities
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Ensuring Clean Air: Saskatchewan’s Ambient Air Quality Standards and Air Dispersion Modelling Guidelines
These talks promise to provide practical insights and essential updates for professionals across Saskatchewan’s environmental sector. Don’t miss this opportunity to engage directly with regulators and deepen your understanding of key topics shaping our industry.
Cluff Lake: A Success in Sustainable Land Use
Kebbi Hughes, Manager of Environmental and Geosciences with Orano Canada Inc. will be presenting a keynote address on the Cluff Lake mine in Northern Saskatchewan.
The Cluff Lake mine in Northern Saskatchewan mine produced uranium from 1980 to 2002 and has since been restored to a wilderness area, now managed under the province's Institutional Control Program. After 20 years of successful remediation and environmental monitoring, the site is safe, stable, and open for traditional uses without access restrictions. Orano Canada received regulatory approval in 2023, and the site was officially included in the Institutional Control Program in 2024. This success highlights the importance of past mining experiences, government foresight, responsible management, stakeholder engagement, and rigorous regulatory oversight, reinforcing the concept of mining as a temporary land use.
Beyond Data Part 2
The Use of the Conceptual Site Model (CSM) for Effective Remediation and Risk Management
Presenter: Guy Patrick, GeoEnviroPro
March 19, 2025 08:00 - 12:15
Join GeoEnviroPro for the second installment of their acclaimed Beyond Data workshop series! This year, GeoEnviroPro will focus on the pivotal role of the Conceptual Site Model (CSM) in driving effective, sustainable remediation and risk management. Explore real-world case studies that highlight how robust CSMs can achieve project goals efficiently—saving time, money, and resources—and learn from examples where inadequate CSMs led to costly and ineffective remediation strategies.
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Missed last year’s sold-out workshop? No problem! Attendance at Part 1 is not a prerequisite. This session stands alone, ensuring all participants can fully engage with the content and gain valuable insights.
This is a must-attend event for environmental professionals, project managers, and decision-makers looking to enhance their remediation strategies and risk management practices.
Capacity is 90 attendees
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Technical Sessions
Presentation Title | Presenter | Main Presenter Company/School | Co-Presenter | Co-Presenter Company/School |
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'Greenwashing'? What Industry and Consultants Need to Know After Recent Amendments to Canada's Competition Act | Jacquelyn Stevens | Willms & Shier Environmental Lawyers LLP | ||
Achieving Site-Specific Remedial Goals for PHCs, PAHs, and VOCs through a Collaborative Multidisciplinary Approach | Gord Guest | Geo Tactical Remediation Ltd. | Danny Procter | Geo Tactical Remediation Ltd. |
Advanced AI Integration in Field Screening: Achieving Near Laboratory-Grade Hydrocarbon and Chloride Measurements On-Site | Jevins Waddell | TRIUM Environmental Inc. | Monika Pietrowicz | Ambipar Response |
Autonomous Sensors and Smart Algorithms: Reducing Costs and Uncertainty in Contaminated Site Management | Steven Mamet | Environmental Material Science Inc. | ||
Bench-Scale Testing to Demonstrate In-Situ Remediation (Destruction) of Bromacil and Tebuthiuron in Soil | Eric Cowan | VEI Contracting Inc. | ||
Building Indigenous Sustainability In Our Nation (BISON) - A Baseline Health Assessment of the Community | Kelly Jones | Tetra Tech | Landis Tourangeau | Cote First Nation |
CER Regulatory Perspective and Trends for Reported Contaminated Sites across Canada | Hilary Barber | Canada Energy Regulator (CER) | Adele Houston | Canada Energy Regulator (CER) |
Challenges and resolutions when remediating abandoned uranium mines in Northern Saskatchewan | Mike Menzies | Saskatchewan Research Council | Argel Alcobilla | Saskatchewan Research Council |
Characterization of Chemical Composition and Toxicity Assessment of Renewable Diesel During Release Response | Wenhui Xiong | Stantec Consulting Ltd. | ||
Dewatering and containment of heavy-metal-contaminated sediments with geotextile containers and polymers. Developing and validating system performance and design. | Jordan Van Shane | Bishop Water Technologies | ||
Enhanced Bioremediation of Petroleum Hydrocarbon Release in Northen Saskatchewan | Brian Greflund | AtkinsRealis | TBD | |
From Vacant to Vibrant - Remediation and Redevelopment of a long vacant Brownfield Site | Ryan Riess | R Squared Environmental Inc | ||
Geochemical considerations for management and reclamation of sulfide mine tailings | Matthew Lindsay | University of Saskatchewan | ||
Geomatics and Digital Solutions for Assessment, Monitoring & Reclamation: Perspectives on Field Planning, Data Collection, Collaboration and Reporting | Matt Wilkinson | Montrose Environmental | ||
How the Design and Performance of Passive Treatment Barriers for Mine Site Metal Leaching Keeps Getting Better | Pete Craig | VEI Contracting Inc. | ||
In Situ Bioremediation - Risk Management - Autonomous Injections: A Collaborative and Novel Solution to a Challenging Remediation Project | ROBERT LACEY | Delta Remediation Inc | Brandon Smith | Clear Site Solutions |
Introduction to the CSDSs | Jacqueline Gorman | Trace Associates | Canadian Sustainability Standards Board (CSSB) Member Janice Anderson | CSSB |
Legal Potpourri: Update on Key Environmental Cases | Jacquelyn Stevens | Willms & Shier Environmental Lawyers LLP | ||
Leveraging High-Resolution Satellite Imagery for Baseline Environmental Assessments in Arctic Locations | Greg Lewis | Montrose Environmental Group | ||
Making the Case: The Role of Experts in Court and Regulatory Proceedings | Erica Klassen | MLT Aikins LLP | ||
NORM Characterization | Jenna Smith-Windsor | Saskatchewan Research Council | ||
Performance One Year In: World's First Injected Groundwater Treatment Barrier for PFAS Using Engineered, Low-Desorption Modified Clay Sorbent | Pete Craig | VEI Contracting | ||
Practical Field Level Techniques to Define Wetland Receptors for the Subsoil Salinity Tool (SST) | Greg Sutor | North Shore Environmental Consultants Inc. | Taylor Thomeus | North Shore Environmental Consultants Inc. |
Rapid Abiotic De-Chlorination of Chlorinated Solvents by Remediation Emplacement of Zero Valent Iron (ZVI) | Danny Procter | Geo Tactical Remediation Ltd. | Gord Guest | Geo Tactical Remediation Ltd. |
Soil Quality Guidelines for Dioxins & Furans in Alberta and Saskatchewan Explained | Daniel Smith | Intrinsik Corp. | Christine McFarland | Intrinsik Corp. |
Sustainable Remediation More Ways Than One | Michael Lakustiak | Trace Associates Inc. | Alexis Harvey | Federated Cooperatives Ltd. |
Technical Insights on AI-Enhanced Field Screening in Excavation and Assessment Programs | Monika Pietrowicz | Ambipar Response | ||
The Evolution of Bioremediation with Fungi | Venessa Kumpula | Clean Harbors Canada Inc | Dennis Owens | SWT Consulting |
The Importance of Metal Speciation for Environmental Consideration | Dwayne Bennett | ALS Canada Ltd. | ||
The Role of Large Enterprises and Associations for Small Enterprise Sustainability | Jacqueline Gorman | Trace Associates Inc. | None | |
Updated Terms of Reference for Phase 2 and Phase 3 Environmental Site Assessments on First Nation Land | Terra Reynoldson | Indigenous Services Canada | Dwayne Gaudry | One Arrow First Nation |
Using Technology Transformation to Support Regulatory Closure | Jeff Gould | IntelleKt-EIG | Janice Paslawski | Millennium EMS Solutions Ltd. |
Why Track our Changing Climate? | Virginia Wittrock | Saskatchewan Research Council |
Thank You to Our SustainTech 2025 Sponsors!
We are incredibly grateful to the sponsors who have already committed their support for SustainTech 2025! Your contributions play a vital role in making this event a success and in advancing innovation, collaboration, and growth within Saskatchewan’s environmental sector.
Your generosity helps us bring together thought leaders, industry professionals, and innovators to tackle the most pressing environmental challenges and celebrate new solutions.
Thank you to our sponsors for your dedication to this cause!
🎉 Want to join this incredible group of supporters? There’s still time to sponsor SustainTech 2025! Sponsorship offers:
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Prominent brand visibility with our engaged audience
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Networking opportunities with industry leaders
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A chance to showcase your commitment to sustainability
Secure your spot today! To learn more about sponsorship opportunities, contact Karen at karen@turnereventmanagement.com.
Let’s work together to make SustainTech 2025 our most impactful event yet!
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