Peter Fleming
Bedford,Canada
Summary
Experienced professional with 17+ years in the Environmental Services and Water Resource industries. Currently serving as a Hydrogeologist at the Nova Scotia Department of Public Works (NSDPW), Environmental Services. Seeking new opportunities in a group that aligns with my interests. Extensive experience in conducting potable groundwater quality and quantity assessments, water supply development, source water protection, phased environmental site assessments, contaminated site remediation, radon testing and mitigation, human health and ecological risk assessments, and environmental assessments. Proficient in team and resource management, maintaining strong client and contractor relationships, and excelling both independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team. Skilled in DPW's procurement process, developing a scope of work and request for proposals, and contract management.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
2
2
Certification
Work History
Hydrogeologist
Nova Scotia Department of Public Works
10.2020 - Current
- Manage work on Provincially owned contaminated sites using a risk-based approach
- Manage the Nova Scotia Water and Radon Sampling Program
- Assist with potable well claims investigations for road salt and impacts related to construction.
- Lead Hydrogeological Assessments for new or existing water supply wells
- Evaluate the environmental sensitivity of potential construction sites
- Manage Environmental Assessments, Environmental Monitoring, Erosion and Sedimentation Control, Wetland Alteration Applications, and Watercourse Alteration Applications for major construction projects (ex: Highway Construction, Schools, etc.)
- Assess adequacy of environmental protection measures being used on construction projects or active facilities.
- Review technical reports
- Develop scope of work, request for proposal, and tender documents
- Evaluate tender, request for proposal, and standing offer submissions
- Prepare project awards.
Environmental Analyst
Nova Scotia Transportation and Infrastructure Renewal
09.2019 - 10.2020
- Assist the Environmental Services Hydrogeologist with workload as needed
- Manage work on various contaminated sites using a risk based approach
- Evaluate the environmental sensitivity of potential construction sites
- Assist TIR Building Services manage changes to the Guidelines for Canadian Drinking Water Quality
- Manage the Environmental Assessments, Erosion and Sedimentation Control, and Wetland and Watercourse Alteration components of Major Construction Projects
- Assess adequacy of environmental protection measures being used
- Develop scope of work, request for proposal, and tender documents
- Evaluate tender, request for proposal, and standing offer submissions
- Prepare project awards
- Assist to develop an updated Erosion and Sediment Control training program
- Division 7 (Environmental) Technical Team Chair Person for the Standard Specification for Highway Construction and Maintenance review committee
- Manage the Nova Scotia Water and Radon Sampling Program.
Hydrogeologist
Nova Scotia Transportation and Infrastructure Renewal
09.2018 - 09.2019
- Manage work on various contaminated sites using a risk based approach
- Manage the Nova Scotia Water and Radon Sampling Program
- Assist with claims investigations for road salt impacts to potable wells
- Manage Regulated Building Material Assessment projects and building demolitions
- Evaluate the environmental sensitivity of potential construction sites
- Assist with Environmental Assessments, Erosion and Sedimentation Control, and Watercourse Alteration components of Highway Construction Projects
- Assess adequacy of environmental protection measures being used
- Develop scope of work, request for proposal, and tender documents
- Evaluate tender, request for proposal, and standing offer submissions
- Prepare project awards.
Technical Services Manager
Aquaterra Resource Services Limited
06.2016 - 09.2018
- Conduct water quality and quantity assessments for government, commercial and residential water supplies
- Troubleshoot water supply issues, including problems with pumping and treatment equipment
- Conduct down hole video inspections of potable water supply wells and geothermal wells
- Install, service, and monitor water treatment systems
- Assist with the sale of environmental, water supply, and water treatment products
- Provide customers with technical advice on products sold by Aquaterra.
Junior/Intermediate Environmental Scientist
Stantec Consulting Limited
01.2010 - 05.2016
- Planned and coordinated phased environmental site assessments, human health and ecological risk assessments, contaminated site remediation, hydraulic conductivity testing, potable water quality and quantity assessments, and desktop hydrogeological assessments
- Coordinated field teams and contractors
- Prepared project specific health and safety plans, technical reports, proposal documents, cost estimates and project updates
- Organized and interpreted analytical and hydrogeological testing data
- Provided on-site supervision for phased environmental site assessments, hydrogeological assessments (including hydraulic conductivity testing and short and long term pumping tests), and contaminated site remediation
- Supervised potable water supply and geothermal well drilling and installation
- Maintained and monitored in-situ multi-phase pump and treat systems
- Assisted clients with Water Withdrawal and Industrial Approval applications
- Assisted with the review and update of various Standard Operating Procedures for the Hydrogeology Division.
Environmental Technologist
Stantec Consulting Limited
04.2007 - 01.2010
- Provided on-site supervision for phased environmental site assessments, hydrogeological assessments (including hydraulic conductivity testing and short and long term pumping tests), and contaminated site remediation
- Supervised potable water supply and geothermal well drilling and installation
- Maintained and monitored in-situ multi-phase pump and treat systems
- Used, calibrated and troubleshot water supply and environmental monitoring and sampling equipment (including pumps, pump control systems, water quality meters, and pressure transducers)
- Deployed and Managed pressure transducers for groundwater elevation monitoring
- Conducted soil, groundwater and air monitoring
- Conducted environmental compliance monitoring
- Handled samples in accordance with Sampling Handling and Storage Criteria
- Maintained detailed and organized field notes.
Water Resource Laboratory Assistant
Nova Scotia Community College
01.2007 - 04.2007
- Helped prepare for laboratory classes
- Maintained MSDS database
- Cleaned and organized laboratory.
Research Assistant
Biologist, Bedford Institute of Oceanography
06.2006 - 03.2007
- Conducted tests to assess the effectiveness of chemical dispersion agents on oil spills
- Assisted with preparation and analysis of water samples collected during field experiments.
Education
Master of Science - Earth Science (Hydrogeology)
University of Waterloo
Waterloo, ON05.2015
Diploma in Water Resource Technology - Water Resource Technology
Nova Scotia Community College
Halifax, NS05.2007
Bachelor of Science - Chemistry
Dalhousie University
Halifax, NS05.2005
Skills
- Familiar with Nova Scotia Contaminated Sites Regulations, Well Construction Regulations, Well Decommissioning Guidelines as well as relevant Federal Environmental Quality Guidelines (CCME, RBCA, OMOE, MARLANT, FIGWQ, GCDWG)
- Familiar with the Nova Scotia Environment Act, The Canadian Environmental Protection Act, and Fisheries Act
- Development of Standard Operating Procedures for environmental monitoring
- Extensive experience in groundwater supply assessment, exploration, development, and rehabilitation projects; potable water pumping and treatment systems; pumping test interpretation and potable water quality monitoring
- Extensive experience in environmental quality monitoring and data interpretation (groundwater, surface water, soil, air, and sub slab), phased environmental site assessments, monitoring equipment installation and maintenance, contaminated site remediation
- Experience in Human Health and Ecological Risk Assessments and Regulated Building Materials Assessments
- Proficient in HACH, YSI, Solinst, Waterra, Hanna and Horiba portable water quality monitoring equipment
- Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Powerpoint, Access), AQTESOLV, gINT8, HOBO Ware, Levellogger, GlobalWater, and Win-Situ
- Skills in oral and written communication, technical writing, critical thinking, analytical thinking, risk management, problem solving, technical oversight, contractor supervision, and project management
- Working independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team
Certification
- Professional Geoscientist (P.Geo), Association of Professional Geoscientists of Nova Scotia, 2018
- Certified Radon Monitoring Technologist (CRT), Canadian National Radon Proficiency Program, 2018
Affiliations
- Environmental Services Association Maritimes, Executive Board Member, Secretary, 2018 – 2020
- Environmental Services Association Maritimes, Executive Board Member, Vice Chair, 2020 - 2021
- Brookside Bedford Community Cemetery, Board of Trustee Member, Since 2018
- Canadian Association of Radon Scientists and Technologists, since 2018
Training
- Erosion and Sediment Control Practitioner, VOI Training Group, 07/23/20
- Environmental Monitoring for Construction Projects Practitioner, VOI Training Group, 06/25/20
- Erosion and Sediment Control for Construction and Building Sites Course, Centre for Water Resource Studies, Dalhousie University and Nova Scotia Transportation and Infrastructure Renewal, 05/27/19
- 3 Day Asbestos Abatement Training, All-Tech Environmental Services Limited, Halifax, NS, 2018
- Ongoing Continuing Education to maintain CRT and P.Geo Designations.
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
French
Elementary
Additional Information
- Currently serving as the Environment (Division 7) sub-committee lead that reviews and updates the Nova Scotia Standard Specifications for Highway Construction
- Member of the Nova Scotia Radon Working Group
- Sit on the Interdepartmental Flood Working Group, Interdepartmental Wildlife Connectivity Working Group and the Resilient Infrastructure Working Group
Timeline
Hydrogeologist
Nova Scotia Department of Public Works
10.2020 - Current
Environmental Analyst
Nova Scotia Transportation and Infrastructure Renewal
09.2019 - 10.2020
Hydrogeologist
Nova Scotia Transportation and Infrastructure Renewal
09.2018 - 09.2019
Technical Services Manager
Aquaterra Resource Services Limited
06.2016 - 09.2018
Junior/Intermediate Environmental Scientist
Stantec Consulting Limited
01.2010 - 05.2016
Environmental Technologist
Stantec Consulting Limited
04.2007 - 01.2010
Water Resource Laboratory Assistant
Nova Scotia Community College
01.2007 - 04.2007
Research Assistant
Biologist, Bedford Institute of Oceanography
06.2006 - 03.2007
Diploma in Water Resource Technology - Water Resource Technology
Nova Scotia Community College
Bachelor of Science - Chemistry
Dalhousie University
Master of Science - Earth Science (Hydrogeology)
University of Waterloo
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