ESAS

Understanding the Importance of Environmental Site Assessments in Ontario

by Natalia Barona
13 March, 202524 March, 2025

Before you invest in land, do you really know what lies beneath? In Ontario, Environmental Site Assessments (ESAs) are the key to unlocking hidden risks and ensuring a smooth, compliant, and sustainable development process.

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Natalia Barona Ramírez is a journalist and digital content creator with over five years of experience, deeply passionate about sustainability and environmental conservation. She combines her expertise in storytelling and social media with her dedication to promoting sustainable practices and raising awareness about environmental issues. Natalia is committed to creating impactful content that inspires positive change and supports eco-friendly initiatives.

Expertise: Digital content creation, journalistic writing, social media strategy, environmental storytelling, audiovisual editing, and multimedia design.

Maria Valentina is an Environmental Technician with experience in field sampling, data collection, technical reporting, and project support. Since 2021, she has contributed to a variety of environmental projects, including construction layout and baseline surveys, as well as topographic surveys to support studies and investigations.

Expertise: Phase One ESA, Phase Two ESA, Groundwater Sampling, Soil Analysis & Contamination Risk Assessment.

Shameek Das has been an Environmental Consultant since 2019, specializing in environmental site assessments (ESAs), remediation, and project management. His expertise includes conducting Phase I and II ESAs in accordance with CSA standards Z768-01/Z769-00 and Ontario Regulation 153/04. He has successfully delivered projects involving industrial, commercial, and residential developments, ensuring environmental due diligence and compliance with regulatory standards.

Expertise: Phase One ESA, Phase Two ESA, Remedial Option Evaluation & Remedial Action Plan & Contract Administration and Tendering Services, Tank Assessment, Removal & Contaminant Management Plan

Paula Schuster is a Professional Engineering and business leader with over 20 years of experience in the environmental consulting field. Ms. Schuster has been an environmental consultant since 2004 and founded Alexana in 2022. As the founder of Alexana, Paula brings a proven track record of delivering high-quality environmental solutions across industrial, commercial, and residential projects.

Expertise: Phase One ESA, Phase Two ESA, RA & RMP, Remedial Option Evaluation & Remedial Action Plan, Surplus Material Management, Tank Assessment and Removal & Contaminant Management Plan, Peer Review.