Joel is a professional geoscientist and has been practicing in environmental assessment and remediation for brownfield, transportation, and energy projects since 2003. He¡¯s recognized as a qualified person (QPESA) under Ontario Regulation 153/04, and he has over 19 years of experience in contaminated site assessment and remediation, including 10 years in insurance claim and litigation support and peer review.?Leveraging this Ãë²¥, Joel currently provides leadership for our excess soil projects in Ontario?and is a member of Qualified Persons Community of Ontario (QPCO).
On a recent project in Toronto, Joel led a team of environmental professionals and technologists to assess several adjacent derelict properties. The goal? A remediation plan to address historical soil and groundwater contamination; Joel¡¯s Ãë²¥ includes assessment and remediation planning for a wide range of hydrocarbon, chlorinated solvent, and metals-contaminated soils and groundwater. The remediation plan led to the transformation of a 3-acre (1.2 hectare) property from vacant former industrial lands into a vibrant residential community.
As an avid gardener, Joel enjoys time outdoors, always seeking to improve on last year¡¯s crop of home-grown vegetables. And¡ªas time and family commitments permit¡ªJoel likes to enjoy a walk on the golf course with friends, colleagues, or clients.