Senior Program Managers

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Intermediate Field Project Coordinator

Education:

Farms with her husband

Registered Pesticide Applicator

Melanie works with rec, rem & spills, and assists with all projects.

Melanie was raised in Melita but now calls Pierson home.

Melanie has been with Good Lands Environmental for 10 years.

When asked why she chose this career, Melanie enthusiastically responded:

“My love for outdoors and everything green!”

-Melanie

Spill Administrator

Education:

Diploma in Business Administration

Kelly assists the spills team by setting up new project files, tracking costs, ticket coding, AFE administration.

Kelly currently lives in Carnduff, SK.

Kelly has 25 years of experience in the oilfield and has been with Good Lands Environmental for the past 2.

“I had heard that the staff at Good Lands were great to work with.  I was hoping that my ears of administration and oilfield experience would be an asset to the company.”

-Kelly

Reporting Specialist Level 1 

Education:

Bachelor of Arts, Major in English

Taylor works with the Reclamation team to write AORs, Phase I & ll ESAs and any job that requires reporting or review.

Taylor grew up in Redvers, SK and now resides  in Souris, MB.

Taylor has been with Good Lands Environmental since September, 2023.

"I was looking for a change from my agricultural job in the city and am thrilled to have found a career that is welcoming to a newcomer and feels so close to home in more ways than one."

-Taylor

Administrative Assistant

Education:

Business Administration Diploma

Majored in Accounting and Financial Planning.

Tracy keeps the safety program up to date, orders supplies for field and office and assists with client cost updates and invoicing. 

Tracy lives in Tilston, MB.

Tracy has been in the industry for over 13 years and with Good Lands Environmental for 5.

“I enjoy the variety of tasks and flexibility I get working at Good Lands.”

-Tracy

Senior Field Coordinator

Education:

Environmental Diploma

Technical Agrologist

Brent assists in Spill Response & Coordination; Abandonment Programs; Historical Remediation & Reclamation.

Brent lives in SW Manitoba.

Brent has been in the industry for over 10 years and with Good Lands Environmental for the past 3.

“I have a background in farming, water & land management with a passion for environmental sustainability.”

-Brent

Spill Response and R&D

Education:

Bachelor of Science 

Biologist in Training B.I.T.

Jesse’s role in GLE is primarily spill response but is a jack of all trades, adding value wherever he can.  He says he chose this career for the intersection of Oilfield and Science.

Jesse grew up north of Kenosee Lake and currently lives in Virden, MB.

Jesse has been in the industry for 8 years and with Good Lands Environmental for 6.

“My wife and 2 kids are the highlights of my life. We are actively engaged in our family business producing rodeos and breeding bucking horses.”

-Jesse

Financial Administrator & 

Risk assessment Administrative Assistant

Education:

Agri Business Diploma

Personal Financial Planner Designation (PFP)

Marianne does all things financial for GLE; reviews and assists with various reports; She also supplies admin support to all staff; and any other duties as assigned/needed!!

Marianne grew up in Reston.  She returned back to her home town after being gone for 10 years and lives on an acreage outside of town.

Marianne has been in the industry for 12 years and with Good Lands Environmental for the past 6.

“I wanted a change and challenge from financial services.”

-Marianne

Draftsperson / GIS specialist Level 1

Education:

Agribusiness Diploma

Brittany processes EM Surveys in Surfer, creates borehole logs in Strater, creates EM projects and DSA plans in QGIS and drafts all of the figures for PHIs, PHIIs, cut & caps and spills for Good Lands.

Brittany lives just north of Carnduff, SK on 80 acres

Brittany has been with Good Lands Environmental  for 2.5 years.

"You have to act as if it were possible to radically transform the world. And you have to do it all the time."

-Brittany

Project Coordinator  

Education:

B.Sc. Geology

G.I.T. (Geoscientist in Training)

Evan works with the Reclamation team with a focus on Phase II ESA's. He also helps out with the REM team when they require support.

Evan lives in Weyburn, Saskatchewan

Evan has worked in the environmental industry for 4 years and has been at Good Lands for about 6 months.

"It has been a truly rewarding experience working with such a wonderful group of people who provide the support and resources required to make a great team."

-Evan

Technical Report Writer

Education:

Degree in Agronomy

Professional Agrologist

Sharlene writes spill reports, incident reclamation reports and closure reports for the spills team.

Sharlene lives in Waskada, MB.

Sharlene has been in the industry for 18years and with Good Lands Environmental for the past 14.

"My passion is our family farm where we are continuing to learn how to become better stewards of the land by incorporating the soil health principles. I have met many people who hare the same desire to improve the land and make it better for future generations."

-Sharlene

Intermediate Project Coordinator

Education:

Bachelor of Science

Professional Agrologist

Mercedes works with the Remediation Team, mainly managing CNRL Phase II drilling projects.

Mercedes lives in southeastern Saskatchewan.

Mercedes has been in the industry for 7 years and with Good Lands Environmental for the past 5.

“I enjoy a career that incorporates agriculture as well as collaborating with landowners and the challenge of reclaiming each unique landscape.”

-Mercedes

Data Analyst

Education:

Bachelor of Commerce

Bachelor of Arts

SST Certification

I work with the Reclamation group to analyze abandoned well sites using the Subsoil Salinity Tool (SST), which we then use to make recommendations to our customers on the most cost-effective and environmentally responsible way to reclaim these areas.

Emily was born and raised in Pierson, MB, and now lives in Okotoks, AB.

Emily has been with Good Lands Environmental since October, 2021.

“I love the idea of working with a company that really supported work/life balance.  I also feel that the focus on environmental matters in the oil & gas industry is only going to increase in the coming years, so it is definitely an exciting part of the industry to be part of.”

-Emily

Assistant Reclamation Manager

Education:

Environmental Technologies Diploma

-Land and Water Specialization

Aly assists the Reclamation Manager in the daily planning and execution of team goals, provides timely updates to clients on work being performed, and supports staff in their roles as needed.

Aly lives in SE Saskatchewan.

Aly has been in the industry for 14 years and with GLE for 1 year.

“It is a rewarding and hands on career that I relate to easily.  Growing up around the Ag and Oil industries has given me a first-hand understanding of the industry and the good people you get to work with here.”

-Aly

Project Coordinator Level 1

Education:

ACC Agribusiness Diploma

Sara is typically in the field completing EM surveys and groundwater sampling in addition to aiding the project managers with their projects.

Sara lives in Melita, MB

Sara has been with Good Lands Environmental since April 2023.

"Good Lands has given me the opportunity to remain working in the community and utilizing the knowledge I have from growing up in the agriculture industry in addition to my diploma."

-Sara

Program Administrator

Education:

Honours Diploma Computer Applications 

Major / Administrative Assistant 

Saskatoon Business College

Erin assists our Project Manager with daily cost updates and entries, cost tracking & budget review and monthly invoicing. 

Erin was raised west of Saskatoon and now lives in Weyburn.

Erin has been with Good Lands Environmental for the past year.

“I am detail oriented and enjoy cost tracking, reconciling and data entry.”

-Erin

Intermediate Project Coordinator

Education:

Bachelor of Science in Environmental Engineering

Engineer-in-Training

Shelby is part of the Remediation Team with her main focus being in the Phase II ESA area and all things in volved with that.  Shelby’s role involves kicking off a Phase II in the prep stage all the way through the drilling and completion of the report.  She also carries out historical spill inspections, assists the groundwater monitoring program with slug tests and helps the spills group as needed.

Shelby has been in the industry for 6 years and with Good Lands Environmental for 3.

Shelby lives in southeast Saskatchewan, Weyburn area.

“I chose this career because I love working outdoors and solving problems – this area of work meshes these two very well!”

-Shelby

Intermediate Project Coordinator

Education:

Diploma in Agribusiness

Technical Agronomist

Carla spends her time doing field work:  Phase II drilling, Phase I inspections, DSAs, monitoring, helping out wherever needed, as well as in the office: report writing and helping out wherever she can.

Carla lives in Reston MB.

Carla has spent over 20 years in Agriculture and the past year with Good Lands Environmental.

“I was looking for a change and a challenge.  Also loved that this was a woman owned and run company.”

-Carla

Report Writer

Education

Bachelor of Science in Agriculture

Kayla is on the Remediation Team writing and editing reports on the work Good Lands does out in the field!

Kayla is originally from northwestern Ontario but now lives in Waskada, MB.

Kayla has been with Good Lands Environmental for the past year.

“Working for Good Lands Environmental supports Manitoba and Saskatchewan’s important industries: oil & gas and agriculture while taking care of the land and water that continues to provide for us.”

-Kayla