OFNTSC’s Environment Service works with communities and Tribal Councils to provide technical advisory services and training in the following areas:
- Solid waste management, including landfill operations, waste diversion, and environmental monitoring
- Source water protection
- Environmental site assessments (Phase I, II, III and remediation projects)
- Environmental legislation, regulation and best practices including compliance with federal environmental assessment, environmental protection, and species at risk legislation
- Assistance with accessing federal funds for environmental/infrastructure projects including minor capital submissions, terms of reference and reporting
Services offered by the OFNTSC are free of charge to First Nations and tribal councils in Ontario. There may be costs associated to attend training sessions, conferences and symposiums. Contact us today, to see how we can assist you.
Upcoming Events
Groundwater, Surface Water, and Landfill Gas Monitoring for Landfill Sites Training
OFNTSC's Solid Waste Program is pleased to offer training for the monitoring of groundwater, surface water, and landfill gas taking place in Fall 2024.
This training is open to Tribal Councils, representatives of their member communities, and OFNTSC client communities.
Contaminated Sites Training 101
Learn the skills and knowledge required to complete Environmental Site Assessments (ESAs), and develop/implement Remedial Action Plans and/or Risk Assessment/Risk Management Programs within your community.
First-Nation Led Source Water Protection Planning Workshop: Northern Focus
The OFNTSC is offering a 3-day workshop on First Nation-led Source Water Protection Planning that will be specifically geared to Northern and Remote First Nations. Environmental staff from OFNTSC and Dr. Deborah McGregor from Whitefish River First Nation will be delivering this workshop through a variety of hands-on and interactive modalities.
Staff
Erica Tropea is a Senior Environmental Scientist for the Ontario First Nations Technical Services Corporation, working out of our Thunder Bay Office.
Heidi is Anishinaabe-Kwe from Wiikwemkoong and serves as the Solid Waste Specialist for OFNTSC's Environment service
Brittney Pigeau is from Marten Falls First Nation and currently serves as an Environmental Specialist for the OFNTSC.
Drew Hill, Mohawk from Six Nations of the Grand River, is OFNTSC's Director of Engineering and Infrastructure Services. Drew has extensive technical experience across a number of industries.
