Professional
Guidance
Our focus areas include Data Acquisition, Seismic Drilling, Front-End, Permit and Approval, Surveying, Land Clearing, Manual Tree Chainsaw Falling, Helicopter, Explosives, Safety, Consulting, and Energy Resource companies.
We strive to promote safety, collaborate with regulators, develop best practices, hold events, update members with news and information, develop training courses, represent members on environmental issues.
We representation the seismic sector in Canada, lobbying with government agencies and other groups to promote sustainable environmental resource exploration through respectful seismic operations and technology.
Join us in our mission to 'Prosper Together, Falter Alone.'
PARTICIPATE ON A COMMITTEE
Committees
Members
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Robert Waterhouse
Energy Safety Canada
Trade Associations
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Lisa Stephenson (Lead)
Energy Safety Canada
Trade Associations
We are committed to promoting the interests of seismic contractors and advancing safety in seismic operations in Canada. Our initiatives cover a wide range of areas, including safety, regulations, environmental policies, and community engagement. We are dedicated to driving progress and fostering collaboration within the industry.
Ask about getting involved on a committee (members only)
Health & Safety
Meetings are held 5 times a year, mostly virtual although we may have a couple in-person also.
Opportunity to hear from your Peers, 4 Provincial WCB regulators and Energy Safety Canada
Certificate of Recognition (COR)
Advisory AB, BC, SK
We have 2 seats on 3 different Advisory Committees to Energy Safety Canada, 1 for each of the 3 Western provinces.
They meet quarterly in-person and virtually for 2 to 3 hours.
SPIGEC (Sask)
Environmental
Alberta Geo
Collaboration is at the heart of our efforts. We foster collaborative relationships within the industry and with the AB Regulator.
Meets bi-annually to share best practices, address challenges, and drive continuous improvement in seismic operations and environmental stewardship.
Industry Safety Standards
Meetings held virtually, quarterly at Energy Safety Canada.
Opportunity to understand the program as it evolves through some significant changes this year. Important for Auditors and H&S program Managers to attend.
We strive to ensure that the regulatory framework supports sustainable and safe seismic operations, benefiting both the industry and the environment.
DROPS
(Dropped Objects)
Unlimited virtual attendance, quarterly meetings.
Join Drops Canada, the Canadian charter of a global organization, which is facilitated by Energy Safety Canada. Link here Energy Safety Canada - ESC
Best Practices, Courses and Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) present on equipment and processes to mitigate incidents.
Drops programs are being instituted by many of the major Energy companies due to the hazards associated with dropped objects from height that cause serious injuries or fatalitities.
Unlimited virtual attendance or in-person in Regina, currently we have 3 or 4 attendees.
Environmental conservation is a top priority for us. We actively support and engage in initiatives focused on minimizing environmental impact, promoting biodiversity, and ensuring responsible resource exploration and development.
FSAC
Quarterly meetings.
Administrators & WorksafeBC
BC Forest service, Wildfire BC & CAGC meet with senior policy experts and inspectors from WorksafeBC to align programs, discuss incidents and refine the faller standard and training materials.
Fallers, once certified, can move between sectors, which is important as each sector is seasonally challenged.
Meetings are quarterly, preferred in-person at the Petroleum Club with a virtual option available. Also Executive Summit in the Spring.
Limited participation, but let us know of your interest.
Executive level representation required, Owner/Manager level, decision makers.
This group spearheads the development of Industry Safety Standards. (e.g. CSO, LSRs) with other Energy Associations facilitated by the CEO of Energy Safety Canada.
Currently SIFs and improving and expanding safety Data (e.g. causes of incidents and fatalities)
Caribou Range Plans
On-going representation on caribou range planning sessions in all 3 provinces
e.g. Cold Lake & Bistcho in Alberta
SK1 (northern 1/3rd of Saskatchewan)
SK2 ( middle 1/3rd of Saskatchewan) East, Central & West
BC Caribou committee
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