Contaminated Sites Management (CSM) 102 - Cambridge - March 31 - April 2

Overview - CSM 102 Cambridge Session

Location: Cambridge, ON
Training Dates: Tuesday, March 31, 2026, to Thursday, April 2, 2026

• Day 1: In-class training
• Day 2: Field-based training
• Day 3: In-class review and wrap-up

Participants must be present for all three days to complete the course.

Contaminated Sites Management (CSM) 102 is a practical training program focused on the Phase II Environmental Site Assessment process in accordance with CSA Z769 and CCME Guidelines.

The course provides hands-on instruction in data gap analysis, health and safety planning, and the development of effective sampling plans. Participants gain experience with drilling techniques and field procedures, including soil and groundwater sampling, as well as proper field documentation, such as borehole logging and chain of custody.

The program includes a dedicated hands-on field demonstration day where participants will observe and participate in live drilling activities, as well as the installation and sampling of monitoring wells. The course also covers laboratory data interpretation, development and interpretation of Conceptual Site Models, and report preparation, equipping participants with the skills needed to manage contaminated site investigations confidently.

Participants should have knowledge of, and currently work in, remediation and contamination.

For more information, contact Brittney Pigeau, Environmental Specialist, at bpigeau@ofntsc.org

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Important Information

Mandatory Prerequisite - CSM 101

Completion of the CSM 101 module is mandatory before attending this course. Proof of completion is required to be delivered before you attend CSM 102.  

CSM 101 content has been developed as an online module and is available to ensure all CSM 102 participants have the required baseline knowledge before attending:

CSM 101 Module - AESAC Online Portal 
The AESAC Online Portal is password-protected. Please contact Brittney Pigeau at bpigeau@ofntsc.org for the password. 

Meals & Dietary Restriction

Lunch will be provided each day. If you prefer to bring your own lunch, please notify the coordinator in advance.

If you have not yet submitted your dietary restrictions, or if they have changed, please let us know as soon as possible so we can make the necessary accommodations.

For any questions or to share your dietary information, please contact Brittney Pigeau at bpigeau@ofntsc.org

Hotel Accommodations & Travel Expenses 

Registered Participants will be sent discounted booking information via email by the course coordinator. 

Hotel: Cambridge Hotel & Conference Centre

Deadline for booking: Friday, February 28, 2026
Hotel bookings are Monday to Friday for participants travelling from out of town.

• Participants are required to book their own hotel accommodations
• All approved travel costs will be reimbursed
• A travel claim form will be provided during the course. 
• Please submit receipts after the training for reimbursement, including:
  • Hotel accommodations
  • Travel expenses 

Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Requirements

PPE is mandatory for this training, particularly for the field day on active construction sites.

Required PPE includes:

• Hard hat
• Steel-toe boots
• High-visibility jacket
• Safety Glasses

If you do not have the required PPE, please contact Brittney Pigeau bpigeau@ofntsc.org before the training. Participants without appropriate PPE will not be permitted to participate in the field activities.

Please also dress for the weather, as field activities are outdoors and conditions can be unpredictable.