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Management Team

Meet The Management

The management team orchestrates the strategic vision and day-to-day operations of our organization. Comprised of dedicated professionals, they lead by example, fostering a culture of innovation, customer-centricity, and operational excellence.

Their responsibilities encompass a spectrum of functions, from strategic planning to hands-on oversight, ensuring the seamless execution of our commitments and the sustained growth of our company.

COrporate Management Team

Elize Erasmus

IT Controller

Elize Erasmus

IT Controller

Elize is a Professional Accountant and Business Analyst at KBL Environmental.

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Chad Fiander

HSE Manager

Chad Fiander

HSE Manager

Chad is a health, safety and environment professional with approximately fifteen (15) years of experience in the oilfield & construction industry.

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Nicole Goulet

Manager, People and Culture

Nicole Goulet

Manager, People and Culture

Nicole Goulet has been KBL’s Human Resources Business Partner since 2020 and brings an enthusiastic, personable, and collaborative approach to our organization.

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Saad Khan

Assistant Controller

Saad Khan

Assistant Controller

Saad is a CPA with extensive expertise in finance and accounting, with a diverse background spanning over eight years in public practice.

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OPERATIONS Management Team

Brett Armstrong

Operations Manager,
Utilities

Brett Armstrong

Operations Manager,
Utilities

Brett began his construction career in the oilfield as an instrumentation tech then transitioned to the telecom industry.

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Andrew Clark

Operations Manager,
Logistics

Andrew Clark

Operations Manager,
Logistics

Andrew is a logistics professional with more than 18 years of experience.

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Jason Cyr

Area Manager,
Southern Alberta

Jason Cyr

Area Manager,
Southern Alberta

Jason is an Area Manager for the KBL Southern AB projects group and has over 25 years of Environmental Industry experience.

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James Driscoll

Area Manager,
Northern Alberta

James Driscoll

Area Manager,
Northern Alberta

James a management professional with 14 years of experience years in upstream oil & gas across Western Canada, the United States, and Mexico.

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Jeff Flett

Bioremediation Facilities Manager

Jeff Flett

Bioremediation Facilities Manager

Jeff is an environmental professional with over 20 years experience in the environmental waste industry focused on finding innovative environmental solutions.

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Basil Girgrah

Operations Manager, N60 Monitoring

Basil Girgrah

Operations Manager, N60 Monitoring

Basil Girgrah brings more than 30 years of experience in the environmental industry. His deep technical expertise and proven track record in leading multidisciplinary teams ensure successful delivery of highly regulated and environmentally sensitive projects.

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Neil MacDonald

Senior Area Manager,
Mid-Canada

Neil MacDonald

Senior Area Manager,
Mid-Canada

Neil has spent his entire 22-year career in the environmental and waste industry.

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Alan McCarthy

Area Manager,
Pacific

Alan McCarthy

Area Manager,
Pacific

Mr. McCarthy has over 20 years of experience in the construction industry.

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Caitlyn Thompson

Operations Manager,
Northern Facilities

Caitlyn Thompson

Operations Manager,
Northern Facilities

Bringing nearly a decade of hands-on experience in waste management and remote project logistics across the Northwest Territories and Yukon, Caitlyn specializes in complex northern mobilizations, safety leadership, and client support, ensuring efficient and responsible service delivery in remote and challenging environments.

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Meet The Leadership

The success of our organization is our people. We have grown our vision and built our reputation by recruiting the right people who are forward-thinkers and are committed to customer service excellence.

Our Leadership Team works both behind-the-scenes and in the field to ensure we not only meet but exceed customer expectations.

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Elize Erasmus

Manager, Information Systems

Elize is a Professional Accountant and Business Analyst at KBL Environmental. Originally hailing from South Africa, Elize values efficiency and innovation, and is responsible for keeping KBL at the cutting edge of financial and operational technology.

In her free time, Elize enjoys photography and choral singing.

Chad Fiander

HSE Manager

Chad has been employed at KBL since 2014, playing a key role on the HSE team. Chad holds a diploma in Occupational Health and Safety from the University of New Brunswick and complimented this with previous operational roles with over 15+ years in the oilfield & construction industry. Chad is passionate about HSE and brings that passion into helping ensure it continues to be an important component of KBL’s corporate culture.

Nicole Goulet

Manager, People and Culture

Nicole Goulet has been KBL’s Human Resources Business Partner since 2020 and brings an enthusiastic, personable, and collaborative approach to our organization. Before joining KBL, Nicole worked with all Canadian jurisdictions in various industries including construction, geomatics, agriculture, and horticulture. She holds a Diploma in Business Administration, a Bachelor of Management and has her CPHR.

Nicole collaborates with all levels of our organization to create a positive and productive working environment to streamline processes, drive our culture, and support our people from the front line to leadership.

Saad Khan

Assistant Controller

Saad is a Chartered Professional Accountant.

Saad possesses extensive expertise in finance and accounting, with a diverse background spanning over eight years in public practice.

He has gained extensive knowledge from leading various audit engagements involving manufacturing concerns, not-for-profit organizations, financial institutions and public companies. His expertise include project planning, team management and mentorship, financial reporting, financial data analysis, key business processes analysis including reporting on internal controls over financial reporting. His career has spanned across various geographies, including South East Asia, Middle East and North America, having worked on special engagements involving mergers & acquisitions, consolidation and group reporting, data migration, new system implementation, business valuation and corporate governance reporting.

He is always keen to maintain a collaborative environment, has a focus on team development and adding value to the organization for its overall success.

He is passionate about acquiring knowledge beyond his professional career, with a keen interest in science. He likes to challenge himself and expand his knowledge horizon by researching on various aspects of how the world works, both in the field of science and economics.

Brett Armstrong

Brett Armstrong

Operations Manager, Utilities

Brett began his construction career in the oilfield as an instrumentation tech then transitioned to the telecom industry.  Brett learned the industry and helped manage the company for 5 years, then returned to the oilfield to become a consultant and project manager for large-scale gas plant and pipeline builds.  From there he joined a successful Pipeline and Facility construction company as the Operations Manager.

For the past 7 years, he has been growing his knowledge and experience within the Telecom industry. Outside of working with the team at KBL, his passions are spending time with his family, and playing and coaching sports.

Andrew Clark

Operations Manager, Logistics

Andrew has been in the transportation industry for 18 years and has worked all over Alberta in the oil and gas transportation sector hauling fluids and bulk solids. He started at the field level supervising daily operations of vacuum and water trucks, eventually managing the daily operations of fluid, bulk solids, and civil construction in Northern Alberta, along with implementation and management of company health and safety programs. Before coming to KBL Andrew managed all aspects of large-scale aggregate hauls moving 1,000,000 plus tonnes of aggregate annually for heavy civil construction and oil and gas projects across northern Alberta.

Jason Cyr

Area Manager, Southern Alberta

Jason is an Area Manager for the KBL Southern AB projects group and has over 25 years of Environmental Industry experience. Prior to joining KBL Mr. Cyr has previously held the positions of Environmental Consultant for 3 years at Newpark Environmental, Project Manager for 9 years at HAZCO Environmental Services, General Manager for 2 years at Frontline Integrated Services and Area Manager for 11 years at SECURE Energy.

Over his career, Jason has managed a wide variety of projects including Site Assessments, Drilling Waste Disposal, Remediation & Reclamation, Demolition & Abandonment, Pipeline Integrity & Maintenance and Environmental Construction. Jason has managed and supervised projects throughout western Canada within various industries including upstream and downstream Oil & Gas, Industrial, Commercial and Government agencies. 

James Driscoll

Area Manager, Northern Alberta

James embarked on his industry journey in 1995, amassing a wealth of experience over the initial 14 years in upstream oil & gas across Western Canada, the United States, and Mexico. In 2009, he joined a prominent Calgary-based oil and gas services provider with expansive operations in Western Canada. During this period, James assumed pivotal roles, including Site Supervisor, Dredging Superintendent, and General Superintendent, showcasing resourcefulness and diligence in optimizing project outcomes.

 

Over the past 7 years, James has emerged as a leader at both regional and area management levels. His proactive approach involves identifying opportunities, addressing challenges, and offering strategic solutions for current and future clients and partners. Prioritizing the inclusion of indigenous communities, James is committed to advancing KBL’s associations in this regard. His steadfast belief in KBL’s core values guides the trajectory of the Projects division under his leadership.

Jeff Flett

Bioremediation Facilities Manager

With over two decades of dedicated service in the environmental waste industry, I have forged a career defined by passion, expertise, and a relentless commitment to excellence. Beginning my journey in frontline operations in diverse, extreme and formattable environments, I have subsequently been given the opportunity to assume the important role of Operations Manager of Facilities with KBL Environmental. I now have the privilege to lead teams and drive initiatives aimed at sustainable waste management solutions.

My career trajectory reflects a deep-seeded dedication to environmental stewardship and operational efficiency. Throughout my tenure, I have embraced challenges as opportunities for growth, leveraging each experience to refine my expertise and expand my leadership capabilities. Whether orchestrating logistics, implementing safety protocols, or devising strategic initiatives, I have remained steadfast in my pursuit of excellence, continually striving to surpass industry standards and deliver optimal results.

As an Operations Manager  I have had the benefit of overseeing multifaceted facilities and leading diverse teams toward shared objectives. Guided by a vision of sustainability and innovation, I have championed initiatives aimed at minimizing environmental impact while maximizing operational efficiency. Through collaboration, innovation, and earnest commitment to best practices, I am honored to play an integral role in shaping the success and reputation of my organization within this industry. 

Looking ahead, I am energized by the prospect of continuing to drive positive change within the environmental waste industry. I am open to embrace new challenges and contribute meaningfully to the advancement of shared goals.

Basil Girgrah

Operations Manager, N60 Monitoring

Mr. Basil Girgrah joined KBL Projects Ltd. in 2011, bringing over 30 years of experience in the environmental industry. As a seasoned Environmental Specialist, Mr. Girgrah has successfully managed a broad portfolio of remediation and decommissioning projects ranging in scale from small initiatives to major undertakings valued at up to $39 million.

In his current capacity, Mr. Girgrah provides Project Controls and Project Management leadership for medium and large-scale projects across British Columbia, encompassing decommissioning, demolition, remediation, and stream restoration. His core responsibilities include client liaison, budget development and cost control, proposal preparation, field data tracking and forecasting, KPI reporting, invoicing, and supply chain/vendor management for the N60 Monitoring Team.

Mr. Girgrah has extensive experience engaging with First Nations communities, providing technical expertise in the selection of environmental consultants, and supporting the review of technical documentation such as Screening-Level Environmental Assessments (EAs), Phase I, II, and III Environmental Site Assessments (ESAs), remediation plans, and monitoring programs.

He has supervised the design and implementation of baseline environmental studies to support Screening-Level Environmental Assessments submitted to both BC and federal environmental assessment agencies, and has led multidisciplinary teams of staff and contractors in executing complex site investigations and large-scale remediation projects with precision and compliance excellence.

Neil MacDonald

Senior Area Manager, Mid-Canada

Neil has spent his entire 22-year career in the environmental and waste industry. After obtaining his is Certified Engineering Technologist degree from Red River College Neil began working for a prominent Engineering Consultant as a Field Technologist. Neil was responsible for completing many Phase I, II and III Environmental Site Assessments obtaining his field knowledge of contaminated soil and groundwater. Neil was presented with an opportunity to join a fast-growing Environmental Contractor where he has been able to work his way through the ranks. Starting as a Surveyor, then a Project Coordinator, Project Manager, Senior Project Manager, Landfill Development Service Line Manager, and now Senior Area Manager.  Neil has always been able to lean on his field experience, work ethic and thirst for knowledge to always deliver results all while gaining valuable business acumen over the years to always deliver. Neil’s been fortunate to be surrounded by great people who all collectively share the desire to continuously raise the bar and become leader among peers in the industry.

Alan McCarthy

Area Manager, Pacific

Mr. McCarthy has over 20 years of experience in the construction industry. Alan specializes in major civil construction, site remediation, industrial demolition, decommissioning and water treatment projects, and has worked in Europe, Australia and North America.

 

CAITLYN THOMPSON

Operations Manager, Northern Facilities

Caitlyn brings nearly a decade of experience in environmental operations and northern waste management, with deep expertise in coordinating complex logistics in remote and challenging locations. Since joining KBL in 2016, she has advanced from Office Supervisor to Northern Operations Manager, leading facility operations across the Northwest Territories and Yukon. Her hands-on experience spans hazardous waste handling, landfill diversion programs, remediation support, sludge treatment, and winter road logistics for industrial and mining clients.

Caitlyn’s strong technical background includes waste classification and packaging, regulatory compliance, employee training, and safety leadership. She plays a key role in developing scopes of work, coordinating project resources by road, air, and barge, and ensuring high standards of service, safety, and environmental stewardship for northern communities and industrial partners. Her practical field insight combined with operational leadership ensures efficient execution and reliable project outcomes.

Dedicated to safety excellence and client service, Caitlyn is committed to delivering sustainable waste solutions in Canada’s northern regions while supporting local communities and advancing industry best practices.