Jennifer Gosse

Black Fly Environmental Director; Environmental Specialist

P.Biol., RPBio

With over 14 years experience as an environmental consultant in Western Canada, Jennifer is well-versed in the effective development, application, and execution of environmental mitigation strategies to achieve environmental performance and maintain regulatory compliance.

As co-founder and director of Black Fly Environmental,  Jennifer has leveraged her diverse background in wetland and vegetation ecology, construction monitoring, and regulatory compliance management to help clients achieve project success. She has significant experience in the power transmission and distribution industry, including operational environmental support, and has successfully supported a diversity of environmental assessments and municipal, provincial, and federal regulatory approvals for development.

Passionate about emerging environmental technologies and traditional land-use values, Jennifer holds a special place in her heart for working alongside Indigenous communities in the north. With tremendous respect for their connectedness with the land, she is especially fascinated by traditional land practices, particularly the use of native plants in ceremonies and medicine.
Emphasizing collaboration and empathetic connections with others in everything she does, Jennifer is a visionary who loves to explore ideas and challenge the status quo.

Fun Fact: Jennifer extends her love for the outdoors by gearing up kids to explore the outdoors in Whistler, BC. Through Mountain Kids Outfitters, she shares her love for the environment with kids by supporting safe and comfortable outdoor experiences in the beautiful Rocky Mountains.

Nadine Clifton

Black Fly Environmental Director; Environmental Scientist

PAg, P.Biol., RPBio

Born and raised in the foothills of Alberta, Nadine developed an appreciation for the outdoors from a young age. Being raised on a farm in the resource based community of Yellowhead County taught her the importance of land stewardship and sustainable natural resource development.

Nadine pursued an education close to home at the University of Alberta, earning degrees in both Environmental Science and Agricultural Science, and broadening her understanding of the natural world around her and the role of people and industry within it.

Since graduating from university, she has cultivated a career as an environmental consultant, specializing in vegetation ecology and wetlands.

Happiest when working in the forests of the boreal and foothills, Nadine is passionate about preserving the natural landscape for the enjoyment of current and future generations, while supporting the development of resource-based industries that keep our local communities thriving.

Curtis Vieville

Environmental Construction Specialist

P. Biol., RPBio, CPESC, CESCL, QAES

Curtis is a talented professional, specializing in the restoration and protection of riparian habitats through his experience in construction and water quality monitoring, stream bank restoration, pipeline and bridge construction, community outreach and education, wildlife surveys, and fish salvage and relocation. During the past number of years Curtis has embraced the role as a team leader and mentor, particularly in aquatics situated in industrial settings.

His method of introducing newcomers into the field is to start with the big picture and break it down into nuanced concepts, which are reinforced with technique and fine detail. Curtis uses real world examples and personal anecdotes to help illustrate ideas, giving them tangible meaning.

His communication skills support his ability to determine the specific goals of any project he works on and allow him to solve complicated problems on site from a team approach. Delivering top-notch service is always at the forefront of Curtis’ work ethic!