Most introverts would agree that “you” time is a necessity to recharge and process information. However, even if you don’t call yourself an introvert, ”you” time is important for all of us. It’s the time where we get to prioritize our individual wellness and develop a better relationship to self. It’s also where we often…

The Opportunity You will collaborate with a team of passionate natural science professionals on a diversity of projects across multiple market sectors. Responsibilities Develop and maintain relationships with clients, regulators, suppliers, and peers. Support and mentor junior and intermediate professionals. Advise on projects primarily within Western Canada. Enhance Trace’s reputation. Contribute to quality assurance and…

World Water Day – March 22 World Water Day aims to bring awareness to sustainable management of the world’s freshwater resources. We can easily take our water for granted in Canada because it is so accessible. However, the United Nations predicts that in 2025 five billion of the world’s eight billion people will live in…

Demand continues for small and medium sized enterprises (SMEs) to join the growing ranks of businesses with sustainability programs. Adding to the pressure, businesses are expected to avoid the appearance of greenwashing (“advertising that deceptively persuades the public that a company’s products or services are environmentally friendly”1). How can you figure out what environmental, social,…

Sustainability programs are common for large, publicly traded corporations. But do they matter for small- and medium-sized businesses? Recently, there has been increasing pressure from clients and customers for small businesses to demonstrate sustainable practices. In fact, almost 70% of consumers expect businesses, large and small, to solve sustainability problems (Elshurafa, 2021). But how can…

Sustainability. Simplified. For more information please contact: Jacqueline Gorman, M.Sc., Sustainability Excellence Associate Trace Associates Inc. | 1.877.418.7223 Thank you for registering! Our team will be in touch soon. Course Outline Objective To provide knowledge and tools to develop a practical, simple, and customized sustainability program for small businesses. All modules are presented in-person. Participants’…

Tan’si, Oki, Danit’ada, Umba-watich, Bonjour, Hello. My name is Brad Spence, Principal Indigenous Advisory with Trace. When thinking about Indigenous inclusion, remember this: “Nothing about us without us.” Having Indigenous professional consultants as part of your team makes everyone’s lives easier. We work hard to support and train our clients about Indigenous inclusivity as a…

For the International Day of People with Disabilities on December 3, 2022, we are highlighting an exciting research project taking place through the University of Calgary’s RESTORE Network and one of our staff members, Marilyn Germaine. The RESTORE (REsearching STrategies fOr Rehabilitation) Network is a partnership between Alberta Health Services and the Cumming School of…

In honour of Remembrance Day, Trace would like to recognize and share the heroic story of a veteran who holds a special place in the heart of one of our own. Today we remember and honour JOHN “JACK” DOUGLAS RENNIE, the late grandfather of Megan Rennie, B.Sc., P.Ag. (Environmental Scientist at Trace).   Jack grew…

Creating a better path forward Together, we can build strategies that create a lasting legacy for your clients, employees and communities. Empower your organization to create comprehensive, actionable initiatives that will make your company better prepared for growth. Trace hosts learning opportunities on sustainability, emergency management and incident command training, and Indigenous Inclusion. Click on…

Hi, I’m Evan Tuck, Division Manager and Partner at Trace Associates. Having quality environmental inspectors and monitors as part of any execution team makes everyone’s lives easier.  We work hard to provide our clients with great environmental inspectors and monitors to support their construction projects. Our inspectors and monitors work proactively and collaboratively with our…

In honour of National Mountain Climbing Day at the start of August, I wanted to share my thoughts about the Mountains. I am forever grateful to be able to live and play in Alberta. I grew up in the mountains, and from a very young age my parents made the effort to drag my sister…

World Nature Conservation Day’s purpose is to create awareness and to protect and preserve healthy ecosystems for future generations. How is Trace contributing to Nature Conservation Day? We are partnering with the organization Friends of Fish Creek. Will Ratliffe, Principal Geologist at Trace often visits Fish Creek Park in Calgary, AB and noticed a lot…

The story of our Trace song starts around 2015 – 2016 as I prepared for one of our Partner meetings. As a ritual, we ask each Partner to submit an upbeat positive song, and we compile a playlist to use as we gather for the meeting, during breaks, and at the end of each day….

Taanishi kahkiyaw! Hello all and Happy National Indigenous Peoples’ Day! When I thought of topics to write about to celebrate this day, I figured I would start with one of the most significant symbols of my culture, the sayncheur flayshii or the arrow sash. Known originally as the L’Assomption sash given its roots a Quebec…

NAOSH This year, Trace and our employees supported the North American Occupational Safety and Health (NAOSH) week from May 1st – 7th by participating in the second annual Trace Health and Wellness Challenge. Divisions from across the company teamed up to participate in and track both mental and physical wellness activities. By focusing on our…

Services // Hi, I’m Chris Tenszen, Practice Area Lead, Reclamation and Restoration at Trace Associates. I believe that healthy ecosystems are the foundation of our physical and mental health and wellbeing. When nature thrives, so do we, and there has never been more urgency and interest in restoring nature than now. At Trace, restoration is…

How do we support safe practices? Safety includes building healthy habits. A habit is often described as a recurrent, typically unconscious pattern of behaviour that is acquired through frequent repetition. It can be difficult to stick with what we consider to be healthy habits if we don’t provide ourselves enough time and discipline to develop…

We sit. A lot. We sit at work; we sit to watch TV or when we’re scrolling on our phones; we sit during our daily commutes or long drives to the field; and we sit when we’re visiting with friends and family. In fact, it is estimated that Canadians spend more than half of the…

The Opportunity Lead a group of passionate natural science professionals across all of Trace. Grow and further develop the natural sciences practice. Responsibilities Develop and maintain collaborative relationships with clients, regulators, suppliers, and your peers. Support and mentor a passionate and committed team of professionals. Work with division managers to build diverse teams with great…