Our Services
WES offers a broad range of environmental, project management, land use & planning and natural sciences services to our clientele. Over the 25 + years WES has been in business; we have been grateful to work with a diverse client base. We work readily with real estate professionals & developers, helping to facilitate their complex timelines. We work alongside home & property owners, insurance adjustors, lending & legal institutions, commercial & industrial facilities, First Nations, and all levels of government. WES understands that each project is unique, and we pride ourselves on developing workable solutions for our clients to keep their projects moving forward as efficiently as possible.

Site Investigations
- Phase 1 Environmental Site Assessments
- Phase 2 Environmental Site Assessments
- Detailed Site Investigations
- Soil Testing
- Hydrogeology
- Ministry Certification Documents

Environmental Monitoring
- Construction Monitoring
- Environmental Management Plans
- Erosion and Sediment Control
- Permits and Approvals
- Construction Dewatering Permitting and Testing

Environmental Remediation
- Remediation Plans
- Spill Response
- Risk-Assessments
- In-Situ and Ex-Situ Remediation

Soil Testing & Disposal Management
- Contaminated Site Soil Assessment
- Soil Sampling and Testing
- Excavation Monitoring and Soil Classification
- Soil Disposal Coordination and Documentation
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Projects Completed
Our Values
At WES we go beyond the environmental requirements of a project to connect with our clients. Focusing on the individual, business and personal needs of a given project, we value the trust and connection that forms from open communication and understanding.
We work hard to establish and maintain a trust based relationship with every client. WES has maintained many long term partnerships for more than two decades.
We are committed to sustainable growth, in our company, the environment, and our local economy. As an island-based company, we take pride in every project we complete in our community.

Testimonials
Professional, courteous, understanding, knowledgeable and compassionate. The people at WES have helped us immensely to get through a very stressful situation. I cannot recommend their services enough.
The Victoria Chinatown Care Centre is a long-term centre facility that has the ability in the future to utilize the lot adjacent to our property for the expansion of other care services for our community. About a year ago we engaged with WES, to ensure an environmentally safe site as we began to remediate the site in preparation for development. During this past year, WES worked to ensure a clean and ready site, where historically it was used for a range of auto sales and servicing purposes. The WES team provided the leadership, guidance, and project management where we are so pleased to have achieved a completion of Phase 2 requirements, to adhere to required standards. Thank you, WES, for the professionalism, expertise, and support of our non-profit society to achieve this readiness and commitment to continuing with us as we develop the site. WES are experienced, responsive, timely and cost effective in their work. WES also assisted in keeping to our budgets knowing we are all serving the elders in our community on a volunteer basis.
All the employees we interacted with from WES Environmental Services were professional and friendly. They communicated clearly with us their plans and ensured that we fully understood our options and choices. We would recommend WES without hesitation.
My Colleagues and I at NAI Commercial (Victoria) Inc. have used your services for many years. We are continuously impressed by the Professionalism that you and your Associates have always shown when dealing with sensitive environmental issues. We have found that your work and reports have always been done promptly, efficiently, and economically.
We have and will continue to recommend your services to anyone requiring them.
We have had the pleasure of working with WES Environmental a number of times over the years and have always been very happy with their service. They are timely, professional and have worked with us through challenging properties that have required more than just routine reports. They have been an excellent partner for us as we grow our property portfolio.
Pacific Edge Properties Ltd.
We were very fortunate to have WES Environmental guide us through our latest project. From our early conversations with Doug to our ongoing dealings with Paul, Claire and Keith, the WES team have shown an incredible depth of knowledge and insight in navigating the challenges of environmental undertakings. WES has a perfect mix of communication, accessibility and planning to bring successful remedies to any project. Personally, dealing with the WES family has been an absolute pleasure and is a relationship I hold very near and dear to our company’s heart. I would wholeheartedly recommend them.
Events
Changes to the Contaminated Site Regulations How do they affect you?
Tue 16 Feb 2021 12:00pm PT
Join WES Consultants, Keith Miller and Paul Buckoll as they discuss the significant changes to the BC Contaminated Sites Regulations
Heating Oil Tanks and Real Estate Overview of Risks and Due Diligence Measures
May 12, 2021 12:00pm PT
Join WES Consultants, Keith Miller and Paul Buckoll as they discuss the Risks and Due Diligence Measures you need to
Great Canadian Shoreline Cleanup @ Ella Beach
Fri 23 Apr 2021 09:00am PT
In 1994, employees and volunteers at the Vancouver Aquarium decided to clean up a beach in Stanley Park to protect

Brownfield Redevelopment: Exploring the Risks and Opportunities
Join WES Environmental Consultants, Keith Miller, and Paul Buckoll as they discuss Brownfield Redevelopment and explore the risks and opportunities affecting redevelopment of contaminated properties.
Shoreline Cleanup @ Whiffin Spit
We will provide gloves, garbage bags, buckets, and litter picker uppers. Since 2014, there have been 4 cleanups that have collected 64kg of trash at this site.

Proposed Regulatory Changes to Soil Relocation in BC
The BC Ministry of Environment and Climate Change Strategy is proposing significant new requirements to the movement of soil in BC.
Great Canadian Shoreline Cleanup @ Ella Beach
In 1994, employees and volunteers at the Vancouver Aquarium decided to clean up a beach in Stanley Park to protect the city’s shorelines. From that first cleanup, the program expanded across British Columbia and by 1997, 400 volunteers were participating in the Great BC Beach Cleanup at 20 sites.

Changes to the Contaminated Site Regulations How do they affect you?
Join WES Consultants, Keith Miller and Paul Buckoll as they discuss the significant changes to the BC Contaminated Sites Regulations (CSR). Their presentation will summarize key changes taking effect, February 1st, 2021. The discussion will address the implications affecting your business and clients developing sites with CSR Schedule 2 activities.

Heating Oil Tanks and Real Estate Overview of Risks and Due Diligence Measures
Join WES Consultants, Keith Miller and Paul Buckoll as they discuss the Risks and Due Diligence Measures you need to know when dealing with Heating Oil Tanks and your Real Estate Transactions. The discussion will address the implications affecting residential and commercial properties.

Off Site Contamination Migration Overview and Due Diligence Measures
Join WES Consultants, Keith Miller and Paul Buckoll as they discuss the due diligence measures you need to know when dealing with off site contamination migration. The discussion will address the implications affecting both residential and commercial properties.

Septic System Myth Busters Affecting Real Estate Transactions and Development
Join Doug Wittich, and Septic Design and Planner, Karina de Oliveira as they discuss and address the varying septic issues, myths and implications affecting both residential and commercial property sales and development. Whether you are representing the buyer, or seller, or building – this webinar is for you
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