We are a Western Canadian environmental consulting company servicing the Oil and Gas, Mining and Commercial Sectors.
Pathway is the combination of clarity and progress.
Clarity.
We apply our industry-leading technical expertise to solve complex problems, and we clearly communicate the solutions to enable efficient decision-making.
Progress.
Our projects need to move. Every task that we complete in a project is done with a forward-looking objective of regulatory closure, liability reduction and environmental sustainability.
With staff located across Alberta and Saskatchewan, our team of engineers, geoscientists, biologists and agrologists are among the industry’s leaders in environmental assessment, remediation and risk management.
Meet the team behind Pathway Environmental Solutions Inc.
Our team.
CO-FOUNDER AND PRINCIPAL ENGINEER
Ian Ursu, P.Eng.
Ian is an environmental engineer, liability management specialist and team leader with over 20 years of experience managing contaminated sites located throughout Western Canada and the Northwest Territories. His career has focused on achieving closure for sites in the upstream, midstream, and downstream oil and gas, mining, and commercial sectors through quality-driven technical strategies, clear stakeholder communication, and a client service mindset. Ian prioritizes people above all else, concentrating on health and safety and professional growth through teamwork, opportunity, and mentorship.
CO-FOUNDER AND PRINCIPAL HYDROGEOLOGIST
Blake Hamer, P.Geo.
Blake is a contaminant hydrogeologist, team leader, coach, and mentor with 20 years of environmental consulting experience in a broad range of projects located across Western Canada, Ontario, and the Canadian Arctic. As a Principal Hydrogeologist, Blake integrates a specialized knowledge of groundwater flow systems, geochemistry, and geology to site assessment, conceptual site model development, remediation, and risk management of contaminated sites. Blake’s project focus is quality, with an emphasis on technical execution, straightforward communication, and client service.
PRINCIPAL ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENTIST
Todd Han, P.Ag, P.Biol.
Todd has over 30 years of experience in advancing remediation and reclamation solutions for oil and gas-impacted sites in Saskatchewan, Alberta, and Manitoba. Todd specializes in developing conceptual site models (CSM), site-specific liability assessment (SSLA), site-specific risk assessment (SSRA) and remediation action plans (RAP). Todd served as the Director of Petroleum Development Branch in Saskatchewan Ministry of Energy and Resources and received 2009 Saskatchewan Premier's Award for Excellence in Public Service for his role in developing Saskatchewan Orphan Oil and Gas Well Liability Management Program.
ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEER
Ali Molaro, P.Eng.
Ali is an environmental engineer with over 10 years of experience working on upstream oil and gas sites in western Canada, particularly in Saskatchewan. Throughout her career she has worked in various capacities on salinity and hydrocarbon-impacted sites with a focus on defining and understanding long-term goals for each project, then delivering quality work in support of those goals. Ali excels in a team environment and leads by bringing together various stakeholders and multi-disciplinary technical experts to leverage diverse skills and knowledge in providing solutions to complex problems.
HYDROGEOLOGIST-IN-TRAINING
Logan Allen, G.I.T.
Logan is a Hydrogeologist in Training with 5 years of experience in conducting contaminated site investigations at dozens of industry sites throughout Alberta and British Columbia including upstream, midstream, and downstream categories. Logan is knowledgeable in the application of Alberta Tier 1 and Tier 2 guidelines including the Subsoil Salinity Tool. He is proficient at planning, organizing, and executing field programs for Phase 2 ESAs and remediation programs. Logan has supervised multiple complex ground disturbance programs relating to contaminant management including Phase 2 ESA drilling, groundwater well installation programs, site remediation, and reclamation.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENTIST
Coelton Dayle, P.Ag, EP
Coelton is an environmental scientist with ten years of experience in the upstream oil and gas industry in western Canada. He has successfully managed environmental programs on salinity and petroleum hydrocarbon‑impacted sites, guiding projects from initial desktop Phase 1/Stage 1 assessments to final reclamation and monitoring. Coelton values collaboration among project stakeholders and prioritizes clear communication with clients, landowners and third-party contractors to ensure smooth project execution. Motivated by working in a team-focused environment, Coelton leads by example with a genuine and positive attitude and is diligent in providing meaningful mentorship to his junior and intermediate co-workers to foster their growth and career development.
ADMINISTRATIVE COORDINATOR
Mary Jarviña
Mary is a business management graduate and an accomplished administrative professional with over 15 years of experience. Her solutions-focused approach to her work is guided by one simple principal: work smarter. She navigates the hectic and somewhat unpredictable nature of the environmental consulting industry by seeking out inefficient procedures and finding ways to streamline them; boosting not only her own productivity, but the productivity of everyone around her. Mary thrives in an environment where no two workdays are the same.
ENVIRONMENTAL TECHNOLOGIST
Chris Nielsen
With 16 years of experience in environmental consulting, Chris has built a reputation as a knowledgeable and dependable professional across Alberta, Saskatchewan, and Manitoba. His extensive background includes hands-on fieldwork, strategic project management, and expert advisory roles, making him a well-rounded and highly respected consultant in the industry. He brings invaluable field expertise and strengthens our presence in southeast Saskatchewan and Manitoba. His leadership and deep regional knowledge ensure that our clients receive top-tier service, whether in regulatory compliance, site assessments, or environmental solutions.