GeoSci Services - Pioneer Group
GeoSci Division
Pioneer Professional Services Group combines professional expertise with cutting edge technology to meet your environmental, exploratory and pre-development needs. The primary goal ofthis investigation is to assess the subsurface conditions without modifying, intruding or physically sampling the area. Methods include electromagnetic (EM), resistivity (ERT), ground penetrating radar (GPR), refraction seismology, gravity, magnetic and downhole techniques.
Geographical Information Systems (GIS) is an essential set of tools to manage, analyze, and visualize spatial and temporal data. GIS have the capability to examine, map, and plan geographic information for accurate and informed decision-making.
Geophysical Services
Pioneer Professional Services Group combines professional expertise with cutting edge technology to meet your environmental, exploratory and pre-development geophysical needs. The primary goal of geophysical investigation is to assess the subsurface conditions without modifying, intruding or physically sampling the area. Methods include electromagnetic (EM), resistivity (ERT), ground penetrating radar (GPR), refraction seismology, gravity, magnetic and downhole geophysical techniques.
Environmental Geophysics – Oil and Gas, Urban, Industrial
- Map sumps, flare pits, spills and infrastructure to assist Phase I & II ESAs
- Detect soil and water contamination
- Map contaminant migration and plumes
- Detect and monitor pipelines and underground storage tanks for leakage
- Monitor remediation success and natural attenuation
- Characterize landfills
- Map buried objects, including: utilities, ordinance, foundations, metal objects, etc.
Exploratory Geophysics – Oil Sands, Aggregates, Minerals, Groundwater
- Identify potential bitumen deposits within oil sands exploration leases
- Explore and map buried sand and gravel deposits
- Map groundwater reservoirs
- Map ore deposits
- Assess salt-water intrusion
- Detect underground cavities and caverns
Pre-Development Geophysics – Developers, Planners, EIAs
- Map bedrock condition for foundations
- Hydrogeological mapping (i.e. aquifers, groundwater)
- Investigate archaeological sites
- Characterize lithology
- Soil characterization, disturbance and structure.
Forensic Applications – Police and military investigations
- Search for buried objects such as graves and/or weapons
Advantages:
- Cost-effective when compared to drilling sampling or excavation programs
- Non-intrusive and non-destructive
- Fast application – results can be processed on-site
- Accurate delineation
Expertise:
- Technical expertise to design investigative programs and interpret results
- State of the art data acquisition systems coupled with submeter GPS coordinates
- Knowledge of full suite of geophysical investigative methods
- Multidisciplinary professional staff available to address all of your environmental assessment needs
- APPEGA Permit To Practice Geophysics
Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Services
Geographical Information Systems (GIS) is an essential set of tools to manage, analyze, and visualize spatial and temporal data. GIS have the capability to examine, map, and plan geographic information for accurate and informed decision-making.
Pioneer offers services in:
- Database construction
- Data acquisition, management, and input
- Spatial and temporal analysis and modeling
- Digital and hardcopy products
Pioneer’s GIS-trained personnel have the capability to utilize ESRI ArcGIS software to support a diversity of land and environmental projects including:
Pre-Development Assessments
- Environmental constraint mapping for development planning
- Strategic positioning and routing of transportation, utility, and oil and gas infrastructure
- Mapping of emergency planning services
- Wildlife, vegetation, and soil inventory mapping for Environmental Impact Assessments (EIAs)
- Terrain analysis and modeling
- Sand and gravel resource prospecting
- Cultural resource mapping
Post-Development Assessments
- Contaminant spill and migration mapping to aid in Phase I and II Environmental Site Assessments (ESAs)
- Mapping vegetation and soil characteristics to support Detailed Site Assessments (DSAs)
Expertise:
- Multidisciplinary GIS team focused on accurate, quality mapping and data analysis
- Site specific GIS analysis and mapping tailored to client requirements and project scale
Featured Services
Drilling Waste Disposal
Complete drilling waste disposal services including: Disposal method selection and recommendations, Land and water source scouting, Drilling Waste Disposal Notifications, preparation and submission, and Disposal equipment and personnel. More
Surface Acquisitions
As all industries evolve acquiring surface interest in land has become more challenging. Our network of offices can ensure we are in close proximity of your projects and bring local knowledge to execute on the terms of your acquisitions. More
ERP
Pioneer’s dedicated team of Emergency Response Planning professionals work with our clients to plan, develop and implement the necessary processes to ensure our clients ERP objectives are met. Our ERP professionals develop a program that is safe, effective and builds confidence with residents and local authorities. More
