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Christine Potter

Calgary

Summary

Environmental Scientist and Program Manager with over 14 years of experience in environmental compliance, site assessment, and remediation. Proven ability to lead regulatory-driven projects, conduct risk-informed assessments, and support enforcement actions. Skilled in stakeholder engagement, technical reporting, and lifecycle monitoring of licensees. Seeking to contribute to the Alberta Energy Regulator’s Compliance Assurance Team with a strong foundation in environmental legislation, field operations, and cross-functional collaboration.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Environmental Scientist

Trace Associates Inc.
01.2011 - Current


Trace Associates Inc. – Calgary, AB 2011-2025 (current)

  • Manages Oil and Gas environmental compliance programs (approximately 10-50 oil and gas wellsite or facilities) at various stages of life cycle (operational to progressing site toward regulatory closure).
  • Review, manages and conducts environmental site assessments (ESAs) (Phase 1 and 2, remediation, risk assessments, site specific liability assessments) on upstream wellsites projects across Alberta.
  • Mentored and supervised environmental scientists, providing safety leadership, training, and quality oversight.
  • Supervised remediation earthworks and coordinated spill response activities, including soil and water sampling.
  • Acted as field inspector for pipeline and third-party ground disturbance, ensuring safety and compliance
  • Conducted technical reviews and authored detailed environmental reports for regulatory submission.
  • Liaised with municipal and provincial regulators to coordinate site closures and remediation approvals.
  • Supported compliance documentation and enforcement actions in accordance with Alberta regulations.
  • Prepared detailed scientific reports or presentations based on findings, including effectively communicating results to stakeholders.
  • Maintained up-to-date knowledge of industry trends and best practices through continuous professional development activities.
  • Completed permit applications and maintained environmental permits.

Education

Diploma - Environmental Technology

South Alberta Institute of Technology
01.2011

Skills

  • Leadership
  • Collaborator
  • Analytics
  • Communication
  • Adaptive
  • Strategic thinking
  • Data gathering and analytics
  • Environmental monitoring
  • Soil and water sampling
  • Environmental assessment
  • Client consulting
  • Environmental compliance

Certification

  • 2010 & 2011 Jason Lang Scholarship
  • 2011 Trace “Rookie of the Year”
  • 2014 Trace “President’s Award”
  • 2016, 2017, 2020 Trace “Safety Award of Excellence”
  • 2020 & 2021 Co-Chair Joint Health & Safety Committee
  • Keldar Leadership / Trace
  • H2S Alive
  • WHMIS
  • Petroleum Safety Training
  • TDG
  • First Aid and CPR Level C & AED
  • Ground Disturbance Level II

Affiliations

  • Alberta Institute of Agrologist - Registered Technical Agrologist: Assessment, Remediation and Management of Contaminated Lands

Timeline

Environmental Scientist

Trace Associates Inc.
01.2011 - Current

Diploma - Environmental Technology

South Alberta Institute of Technology
Christine Potter