Councils

Enserva's councils are forums for members to raise and discuss industry issues and are the foundation of much of the Association’s advocacy efforts. Minutes of recent meetings can be viewed in the Members’ Area section.

If you are interested in joining one of the councils, or for more information, please contact Councils@enserva.ca, or one of the staff persons noted below for that council.

Standing Councils

Open to any Enserva Core Group Member.

Health & Safety

The Health and Safety Council focuses on continued improvement in health and safety outcomes for the energy services sector through participation in legislative and regulatory reviews and advocacy work with provincial and federal governments.

Chair: Melissa Belanger, SLB
Vice-Chair: Tina Hapienko, 360 Energy Liability Management
Staff Contact: Katy Carley

Transportation Issues

The Transportation Issues Council focuses on continued improvement in transportation operations for the energy services sector through participation in legislative and regulatory reviews and advocacy work with provincial and federal governments.

Chair: Sara Cattanach, Liberty Energy Canada
Vice Chair: Allan Carruthers, Halliburton Group Canada
Staff Contact: Katy Carley

Advocacy

The purpose of ENserva's Advocacy COuncil is to elevate issues of importance, provide input on policy options, and support advocacy efforts through a wide representation of Enserva's membership.

Council Chair: David McHattie, Tenaris Global Services (Canada) Inc.
Staff Contact: Taylor Hides

Human Resources

The Human Resources Council meets with industry peers to discuss various HR topics, including recruitment, benefits and compensation, legislation, policy changes, and more.

Chair: Jackie Belisle, Weatherford Canada Ltd.
Staff Contact: Allison Ellis,

Environment, Social, Governance (ESG)

Council Chair: Todd Van Vliet, Frac Shack International Inc.
Steering Council Chair: Todd Van Vliet, Frac Shack International Inc.
Staff Contact: Gurpreet Lail

Innovation Council

Chair: Heather Mueller, NCS Multistage Inc.
Staff Contact: Gurpreet Lail

Special Events (Enserva Golf Classic)

Chair: David McHattie, Tenaris Global Services (Canada) Inc.
Staff Contact: JT Clode

Sectorial Councils

Established to address issues related to a particular sector and therefore only open to Enserva Core Member companies involved in that sector.

Closure

Chair: Ian Thomson, Winterhawk Well Abandonment Ltd.
Vice-Chair: Russel Orcutt, Summit, An Earth Services Company
Staff Contact: Gurpreet Lail,

Remote Workforce Lodgings

Chair: Mike Ridley, Black Diamond Group Limited.
Staff Contact: Gurpreet Lail

Oilwell Perforators

The Oilwell Perforating Council focuses on continued improvement for the oilwell perforating industry and the transportation, handling, and storage of oilwell explosives through participation in legislative and regulatory reviews and advocacy work with provincial and federal governments.

Chair: Firas Altajar, Dyna Energetics
Vice-Chair: Ben Heath, ROFS.
Vice-Chair: Bryan Miske, Tier 1 Energy Solutions Inc.
Staff Contact: Katy Carley