Brad Fraser
About Brad Fraser
Brad Fraser is a Business Development Coordinator with over ten years of technical experience in the environmental industry, specializing in synthetic liner installation and geophysical applications. He has worked for various organizations, including Vertex Resource Group Ltd. and Amec Foster Wheeler, and holds diplomas in Geo-Environmental Technology and Geology from NAIT and the University of Alberta, respectively.
Work at Vertex Resource Group
Brad Fraser has been employed at Vertex Resource Group Ltd. since June 2015. He currently holds the position of Business Development Coordinator, a role he has occupied for six years. In this capacity, he specializes in technical proposal writing across various sectors, including oil and gas, municipal, commercial, and waste management. His work involves leveraging his extensive technical background to support business growth and client engagement.
Education and Expertise
Brad Fraser studied at the Northern Alberta Institute of Technology (NAIT), where he earned a Diploma in Geo-Environmental Technology from 2009 to 2011. He furthered his education at the University of Alberta, focusing on Geology/Earth Science from 2016 to 2017. His educational background complements over ten years of technical experience in the environmental industry, where he has developed expertise in areas such as synthetic liner installation, groundwater monitoring, and contaminant pathway delineation.
Background
Originally from Slave Lake, Alberta, Brad Fraser has strong family ties to the Fishing Lake Metis Settlement. He has a history of involvement in the Indigenous community and values a team-first mentality. His career has included various roles in environmental project management, and he has previously specialized in large-scale spill response and remediation. Brad also pursued a higher level of hockey, showcasing his commitment to personal development and teamwork.
Previous Experience in Environmental Industry
Before joining Vertex Resource Group, Brad Fraser worked at Amec Foster Wheeler as a Project Manager/Field Technologist from 2011 to 2016. He managed projects related to geotechnical engineering and materials testing. Additionally, he served as Project Manager at Ecoventure Inc for six months in 2017. His experience includes conducting Phase 1, 2, and 3 Environmental Site Assessments and participating in archaeological investigations.
Professional Development
Brad Fraser has grown as a Business Development Representative through in-house mentorship, emphasizing continuous self-improvement. His professional journey reflects a commitment to enhancing his skills and knowledge in the environmental sector, contributing to his effectiveness in business development roles.