KL ENVIRONMENTAL
Committed to building a sustainable future.
KL ENVIRONMENTAL INC.
About Us
KL Environmental is an environmental construction management and services company. The companies concept wasborn from the combined experiences of its founders balancing deep environmental sciences with practical construction solutions that meet the industry standard and regulatory requirements all while protecting the land. Together, these perspectives bridge the gap between construction and environmental compliance, creating a company that specializes in the construction phase of capital projects while ensuring the highest level of environmental responsibility.
KL ENVIRONMENTAL INC.
Our Founders
Brennan Krantz
Brennan Krantz brought nearly 20 years of hands-on experience in the natural resource sector, conducting environmental inspection work for owners, contractors, and pipeline operators across western Canada. He had extensive experience in wildlife monitoring, operating UTV’s, and running large field crews.
His boots-on-the-ground expertise gave him invaluable insight into the challenges and realities of large-scale construction projects but a strong edge in finding real world, construction forward solutions.
Ian Levitt
Ian Levitt, with 15 years of experience in environmental consulting and professional designations in biology and agrology, helped clients design, manage, and secure permits and Environmental Assessment certificates for complex capital infrastructure projects. His background in strategic planning and compliance brought a technical and regulatory understanding to environmental project management with a level of deep science necessary to achieve his clients goals.
The two met while working on a large pipeline project in western Canada. It became clear that their combined knowledge provided a unique perspective: there was a gap in the market for a company that could integrate environmental expertise directly into the construction phase of projects to find scientifically robust construction forward solutions.
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Our Staff
Michelle Dobson
Operations Manager
Michelle Dobson brings over 15 years of experience in environmental consulting in team management, environmental project management and coordination, assessment processes, health and safety program management and Sensitive Habitat Inventory and Mapping. She has managed projects under federal, provincial, and municipal jurisdictions, including pre and post-construction monitoring and compliance oversight. Michelle’s project experience includes construction, infrastructure, hydro, transportation, and oil and gas sectors. She also has experience in developing and consulting on project management tools and processes.
Nathan Krantz
Wildlife Monitor
Originally from northern British Columbia, Nathan holds a Bachelor of Science in Landscape Architecture and brings strong plant knowledge with a particular interest in native species and native plant ecology. As a wildlife monitor, he has supported infrastructure projects by helping teams navigate environmental regulations, safeguard sensitive ecosystems, and implement practical mitigation strategies. His experience in silviculture and business development further strengthens his ability to connect ecological understanding with effective project planning.
Ryan Bird
Wildlife Monitor
Ryan Bird is a dedicated wildlife monitor currently working with KL Environmental on projects for Enbridge in British Columbia. With a strong passion for the outdoors rooted in childhood, Ryan brings both enthusiasm and professionalism to protecting crews working in remote environments. Specializing in monitoring predator activity near pipeline construction areas, Ryan helps ensure the safety of both workers and wildlife through vigilant observation and risk assessment. His fieldwork is backed by a Wildlife Monitor Certificate, Advanced First Aid (10 years), and certification as a National Construction Safety Officer (NCSO) - allowing him to operate confidently and responsibly in rugged and often unpredictable terrain. Whether he's scanning for animal activity or coordinating with site supervisors, Ryan approaches every task with a calm presence, a strong safety mindset, and deep respect for the natural world.
Mike Johnston
Wildlife Monitor
As a Wildlife Monitor, Mike has worked in several areas of BC including Caribou, Thompson-Okanagan and Fraser valley with a strong focus on crew communication, safety and environmental awareness. With over 10 years of experience working in the environmental sector, Mike has also lead and co-lead several large scale reclamation projects in both rural and urban settings. As acting Foreman and Supervisor, he has collaborated with environmental professionals and has been involved in mass scale planting, construction and animal salvage projects.
Elijah Chutskoff
Wildlife Monitor
Elijah Chutskoff is excited to apply his lifelong passion for the outdoors to critical environmental work. He has six years of extensive personal experience in the wilderness—from navigating remote trails to observing natural ecosystems has cultivated a deep appreciation for the natural world and its intricate balance. Elijah holds a PAL certification and has completed CORE training. He brings a robust skillset honed in the field, including navigation, bear/predatory wildlife awareness, wilderness safety, and detailed observation skills.
Taylor Weishaar
Environmental Inspector/Scientist
Taylor brings over 8 years of experience in invasive species management, and environmental consulting. His consulting background has focused primarily on fish and aquatic ecosystems within mining projects, alongside environmental monitoring and inspection roles for infrastructure developments. In addition to being involved in diverse field studies, he brings knowledge in environmental permitting, including navigating regulatory frameworks, preparing permit applications, and ensuring environmental compliance with relevant legislation. This diverse background enables him to apply a multidisciplinary, science-based approach to environmental compliance, habitat protection, and risk mitigation across a range of ecological contexts.
Our Evolution
Nearly five years later, KL Environmental has grown into a trusted leader in environmental construction services.
We have become the go-to company for clients facing environmental constraints who need something built with precision and care. Our team is now larger, bringing together specialists in construction management, environmental compliance, water management, and environmental mitigations.
What We Offer
We provide construction solutions that come with the environmental due diligence and technical robustness of one of the best environmental consulting companies in the industry. From managing large infrastructure projects to ensuring that every phase of construction meets strict environmental standards, we are committed to delivering both excellence in construction and environmental stewardship.
At KL Environmental, we take pride in building responsibly while protecting the natural world.
