A focused team of emergency preparedness specialists building practical plans tailored to your operations.
Close Preparedness Gaps With Emergency Response Planning in Calgary
A focused team of emergency preparedness specialists building practical plans tailored to your operations.
Close Preparedness Gaps With Emergency Response Planning in Calgary
Decades of Experience Behind Every Plan
40+
YEARS IN BUSINESS
5000+
Projects completed
Global Contingency Planning Experience
Professional Engineer On Staff
What an Emergency Response Plan Covers
WEI builds emergency response plans that give organizations a clear, practical guide for responding to incidents before they happen. This matters most for companies that need an oil and gas emergency response plan or a petroleum spill response plan, since operations in this sector face real risks tied to spills, equipment failure, and site incidents that call for a fast, organized response.
Why Emergency Planning Cannot Wait
Without a solid emergency response plan, operations staff risk confusion, slow response times, and added regulatory exposure when something goes wrong. Requirements like AER Directive 071 and emergency planning zone obligations mean organizations need more than a generic template. A well-built plan protects people, limits environmental damage, and supports the business continuity plan when operations are disrupted.
How We Build Your Plan
WEI works closely with each client to understand their operations, risks, and regulatory obligations before drafting anything. The process is collaborative from start to finish, with clear communication at every stage so the plan reflects how your organization actually operates.
1
Initial Consultation
We learn about your operations, sites, and current planning gaps.
2
Risk Review
We look at the risks specific to your operations and locations.
3
Plan Development
We draft a plan built around your actual needs.
4
Client Review
We walk through the draft together and refine it.
5
Documentation
We finalize a clear, usable plan for your team.
6
Ongoing Support
We remain available as your operations change.
Who This Service Supports
This service supports upstream and midstream petroleum operators, commodity exporters, municipalities, and property management organizations that carry responsibility for sites, assets, and personnel. These organizations manage complex operational footprints and answer to regulators, insurers, and stakeholders who expect a documented, functional plan.
Why Organizations Choose Wotherspoon Environmental
Wotherspoon Environmental brings decades of environmental consulting experience and a collaborative approach to every plan, focusing on practical solutions built around relationship building rather than a one-size-fits-all template.
Decades of environmental experience
Small multidisciplinary consulting team
Strong focus on relationship building
Fit-for-purpose plan development
Collaborative approach with clients
Professional Engineer on staff
What to Think About Before You Start
Before developing an emergency response plan, organizations should consider the scope of operations the plan needs to cover, current regulatory requirements tied to their sites, and who within the organization holds responsibility for each part of the plan. Timing matters too, since plans take time to develop properly and should be in place well before they are needed, not drafted in response to an incident.
Access to Specialized Response Expertise
Beyond plan development, Wotherspoon Environmental maintains relationships with associate specialists in fields like oil spill research and response mechanisms. This means clients working through a petroleum spill response plan can draw on focused expertise for the specific risks tied to their operations, rather than relying on general environmental knowledge alone.
Frequently Asked Questions About Emergency Response Planning
Here are a few common questions organizations ask before starting an emergency response plan with our team.
Does your team include licensed professionals?
Yes, our team includes a Professional Engineer, Registered Swiftwater, and Rope Rescue technicians. Wotherspoon Environmental maintains membership with APEGA and Eco Canada.
Do you work with organizations that don't have an in-house environmental team?
Yes, we work with clients directly to fill that gap, acting as a small multidisciplinary team built to help organizations meet their objectives without needing internal emergency and environmental staff.
Do you work with companies outside of Alberta?
Yes, we support organizations across Canada and the United States. Most recently working with companies in Alberta, British Columbia, Northwest Territories, Saskatchewan, Manitoba, Ontario, Nova Scotia, Washington State, and Northern Indiana.
Do you have experience with oil and gas operations specifically?
Yes, we have assisted petroleum companies throughout Western Canada, and our associate network includes specialists in oil spill research and response mechanisms.
What training do you offer alongside emergency response planning?
We also provide First Aid Training and ICS Canada 100 and 200 Training to support your team's preparedness.
WEI brings decades of environmental consulting experience to organizations across Calgary and Western Canada that need a practical, workable emergency response plan. Our team works collaboratively with clients to build plans that fit their real operations, supported by a broader network of associate specialists when specific expertise is needed. If your organization needs emergency response planning in Calgary, our team is ready to talk through your operations and next steps.
