Summary - Canadian Industry Statistics

Definition

This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in providing advice and assistance to other organizations on environmental issues, such as the control of environmental contamination from pollutants, toxic substances and hazardous materials.

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  These establishments identify problems, measure and evaluate risks, and recommend solutions. They employ a multi-disciplined staff of scientists, engineers and other technicians, with expertise in areas such as air and water quality, asbestos contamination, remediation and environmental law. Examples of establishments in this industry are environmental consultants, sanitation consultants and site remediation consultants.
  
  Example Activities:
  Environmental consulting services
  Sanitation consulting services

  Exclusions

  Establishments primarily engaged in:
  providing environmental engineering services (541330, Engineering Services);
  environmental remediation (562910, Remediation Services).