The 2025 Environmental Sampling Program is a Bureau Veritas introductory course developed for junior to intermediate environmental staff, and anyone interested in a refresher on practices and procedures for representative sample collection.

The program provides training on key stages in the lifecycle of an analytical project from a field perspective. It includes (1) Project Planning, (2) Sample Collection Procedures, (3) Sample Submission, (4) Sample Inspection, (5) Sample Prep and Analysis, (6) Data Reporting and (7) Data Interpretation. The content is delivered by Bureau Veritas, in a classroom type setting followed by a guided tour of Bureau Veritas’ local environmental testing laboratory.

Participants will receive training on:

Regulatory requirements and industry best practices for the development of analytical project plans, as well as sample collection techniques
How to collect representative environmental samples
Impact of sampling technique to data quality
How to properly collect soil and water matrix samples, including F1/BTEX in soils, VOCs in water, metals in water (dissolved phase) and F2-F4 hydrocarbons in soil
How to properly fill out a Chain of Custody
How to properly pack a cooler and submit samples to the laboratory

Why should you attend this program?

To build a strong foundation of skills; the content addresses the “how” but also, very importantly”, the “why”
To absorb condensed material, delivered in a format that makes it easy to remember
To learn from qualified and experienced instructors in the field of site assessment and remediation
This is one of the only training programs tailored specifically for environmental field staff

Register today – as there are a limited number of seats available!

2025 Environmental Sampling Training Program - Edmonton