About

Darcie holds a B.Sc. Hons. Biology from Queen’s University, an M.Sc. and Ph.D. both in Geology from The University of Calgary.  Her research interests focus on the effects and application of reactivating basement tectonics on the overlying sedimentary rock cover, and the deformation features (natural fractures, seismites, anomalous mineralization) resulting from that reactivation.

Her geological career has covered everything from conventional oil and gas to oil sands and Alberta Deep Basin tight gas, even gold and gravel. She has recently retired from the position of Chief Geologist at Husky Energy, where she worked in various positions from 2010-2021.  Prior to Husky she was at Shell (2006-2010) working on their Deep Basin tight gas play; this was preceded by positions with Canada-Cities Service and Robertson Research. Darcie also has considerable teaching experience: she taught Geology at the undergraduate, graduate and Continuing Education levels, as well as in-house courses for Shell and Husky.

Darcie has volunteered extensively for both APEGA and CSPG including serving on APEGGA Council 2003-2006 and as co-chair of the CSPG Structure Division for about 10 years.  She is a past-Chair of the Burgess Shale Geoscience Foundation and a member of the CSPG and APEGA.

Del is a professional geoscientist registered with Professional Engineers and Geoscientists of British Columbia (EGBC). He obtained his Honours Bachelor of Science in Geology from the University of Western Ontario and also holds a Forest Engineering diploma and a Climate Vulnerability and Adaptation certificate from the University of British Columbia. He is a Fellow of the Geological Association of Canada (FGAC) and Geoscientists Canada (FGC). Del has over 40 years of experience, firstly as a geologist in the mineral exploration sector and the last 27 years focusing on the environmental segment of the natural resource sector.
Del currently manages a geoscience firm (Aztec Geoscience Inc.) based on Vancouver Island (Comox), providing consulting services for forestry and mineral exploration sectors. He is regularly engaged in terrain stability hazard and risk assessments and soil erosion potential evaluations for the natural resources sector. His primary expertise is on forestry road construction, maintenance and deactivation assessments and prescriptions and landslide investigations and inventories.

He has extensive experience with the development and implementation of environmental management plans including monitoring and remediation activities, emergency spill response and liaison with regulatory agencies. His experience with hydrogeological investigations involving surface water and groundwater interactions completed in a wide range of settings such as landfills, mining sites, petroleum hydrocarbon contaminated sites, industrial manufacturing sites and military sites. Doug also has specialized expertise in the management and optimization of long-term monitoring programs and the development of contingency and closure plans for facilities.

In addition to his consulting experience, Doug has been a Councillor with Engineers Geoscientists Manitoba and was formerly an Environmental Officer with Manitoba Conservation. In this role, he was involved in technical review committees for environmental licencing projects and waste management initiatives, plus providing technical input to various aquifer management boards.  Doug was also a representative on the Canadian Council of Ministers of the Environment Committee for Canada Wide Standards.

Matt has been actively involved in the Association of Professional Geoscientists of New Brunswick (APEGNB) having served as the Geoscience Representative from 2013 to 2021 and Co-Program Chair for the Fredericton Branch from 2003 to 2005.  He is actively involved in his community of Rothesay where he has been the Deputy Mayor since 2016 and having been first elected in 2012.  Matt serves on several boards and committees including the Miramichi Salmon Association, the Rothesay Works and Utilities Committee, and the Kennebecasis Regional Joint Board of Police Commissioners.  He is also a peer-reviewer for the Journal of Hydrology.

Dorothea was born and raised in Washington, D.C.  She did her undergraduate geology degree in Massachusetts and her Master’s degree in Tennessee.   Her post-graduate career with the U.S Geological Survey took her to Tennessee, New York, Illinois, and Indiana. Eventually, she ended up back in Washington, D.C., where she worked at the National Science Foundation.

Dorothea moved to St John’s in 2005, and holds dual US/Canadian citizenship.

Bev has been actively involved in the Association of Professional Geoscientists of Nova Scotia (APGNS) since becoming a member in 2007. She served on Council (2007-2008, 2013-2014 and 2017) and was Association President in 2009 and 2018. She continues to serve on various committees and is assisting with the revision of the Geoscience Profession Act, regulations and bylaws

Kristen is a professional geoscientist with a degree in Geography and Environmental Studies from the University of Victoria.   Kristen is actively engaged with the Association of Professional Engineers and Geoscientists of Saskatchewan (APEGS). She was a member of Council (2015-2018 and 2019-2023) and served as President for the 2021-2022 term. 

Kristen, husband Mike and their two daughters, Ember and Maisyn, enjoy spending time with family and friends, camping, downhill skiing and enjoying the outdoors.