EMA of BC Board Members

As the Manager of Environmental Sustainability at Coast Mountain Bus Company (CMBC), I look after all things related to environment and energy for TransLink's bus division. Our programs include industrial wastewater treatment, waste management, spill response, stormwater management, environmental training, air quality and GHGs, tanks and fuel concerns, risk management, and I act as CMBC's Energy Manager as part of BC Hydro's PowerSmart program.  Our organization has been a member of the EMA of BC for many years, long before my arrival. Early on I recognized the value the EMA of BC has for its members and joined the board to give something back. The EMA’s educational sessions and tours provide real-world examples of how BC’s environmental managers are meeting the challenges of keeping BC clean and beautiful while our region continues to grow at an astounding pace. I encourage others to join the EMA of BC, and if possible, join the board to help us continue delivering high quality speaker sessions and workshops.

Sarah Hansen is a partner with Miller Thomson in their litigation and environmental practice groups and works in a variety of areas including civil and commercial litigation focusing primarily on contract, tort, energy, environmental, and aboriginal rights disputes.  This work includes advising on related regulatory issues, drafting briefs, conducting discoveries and interlocutory motions, and appearing on behalf of clients before courts and administrative tribunals.

Joyce is the Director of Western Canada Operations of ALS Environmental where she is responsible for overseeing over 500 employees and 11 analytical laboratory locations which are dedicated to operational efficiency and client service delivery of environmental testing services. She ensures the provision of high quality and dependable analytical testing data to assist consulting and engineering firms, industry, and government agencies in making informed decisions for environmental projects. Joyce serves on board of directors as she is passionate in supporting the commitment of the EMA of BC in it’s mandate of promoting education and collaboration amongst environmental professionals within the region.

Dionysios is a lawyer at the Vancouver office of national law firm Borden Ladner Gervais LLP. He practices in the areas of environmental law, oil and gas law, and transportation law, and is a frequent author and presenter on the subject of environmental law.   Dionysios has represented and advised clients on a wide variety of contaminated site issues relating to both commercial and residential properties. He has also defended prosecutions under the Fisheries Act, the Forest Range and Practices Act, and other environmental statutes and regulations.   He has represented and advised oil and gas clients on surface rights matters before the British Columbia Surface Rights Board (formerly the Mediation and Arbitration Board) and the British Columbia Supreme Court. He has also acted for clients in regulatory matters before the British Columbia Oil and Gas Commission and the British Columbia Utilities Commission.    

Patrick Novak is a Professional Chemist and current Vice-President and partner of CARO Analytical Services, a locally owned and operated environmental analytical chemistry laboratory.  Environmental responsibility and education have always been a high priority for Patrick and as such, he has been involved with the EMA of BC since he moved to BC in 2003 helping to identify topics and educate members on local, regional and larger environmental management topics.  In 2009/2010, Patrick was the President of the EMA of BC and now currently sits as a member at large continuing to support the goals of the EMA in various capacities.