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Our Edge
Our
Experience
With over a century of combined engineering and geoscience expertise and leadership, both as project owners and consultants, Edge Engineering and Geoscience delivers more than just experience. Our focused team structure promotes agility and a hands-on commitment, empowering us to develop innovative and adaptable solutions that address the specific needs of your project. Our streamlined size is our strength.
Our
Evolution
From our roots as an oil well abandonment and reclamation company, Edge Engineering and Geoscience has grown into a full-service engineering and geoscience firm servicing western Canada’s resource sector (energy, helium, lithium, potash). We offer complete project lifecycle support, from initial development through to final closure. Edge is proudly headquartered in Regina Saskatchewan, while competing firms are located out of province. This makes Edge a unique asset to Saskatchewans resource sector as we can provide local expertise and accessibiity.
Our
Approach
Edge takes pride in its agile and client-centric approach. We believe in providing more than just engineering and geoscience services; we deliver collaborative partnerships built on:
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Adaptability: In a rapidly changing industry, we thrive on our ability to quickly adapt our strategies, workflows, and solutions to meet new demands and project complexities, with an expertise in regulatory frameworks.
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Innovation: We leverage cutting-edge technologies and creative thinking to optimize processes, enhance efficiency, and deliver sustainable results.
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Flexibility: We recognize that no two projects are alike. We pride ourselves on our ability to customize our services and scale our involvement to meet your specific requirements.
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Hands-on Engagement: We are committed to providing direct, hands-on support, ensuring clear communication, proactive problem-solving, and a focus on your project's success.
Our Aproach
Our Team
Our Team
Lex Ewen, P.Eng
- CEO, Partner
Lex Ewen, P.Eng. is a professional engineer with more than a decade of technical experience in the energy sector, with a focus on upstream oil and gas operations across Western Canada. His career spans a wide range of project types, including drilling, completions, abandonments, reclamations, and field-based environmental work. Lex has developed particular expertise in liability management and mergers and acquisitions, often supporting clients through complex asset evaluations, risk assessments, and strategic planning tied to regulatory and environmental obligations.
Lex began his consulting career with the founding of Entrack Consulting Ltd., a Saskatchewan based firm that specialized in oil and gas well abandonment and site reclamation. Under his leadership, the company quickly became a trusted technical advisor to producers, regulators, and investors. That venture evolved into the Edge Group of Companies (including Edge Engineering and Geoscience (consulting firm) and Edge LRM Operations Ltd (liability transfer and production company). Edge LRM Operations Ltd. was successfully acquired in April 2023, returning strong value to its shareholders. He currently serves as CEO of Edge Engineering and Geoscience Ltd. and is an active partner in several junior resource companies, where he continues to advise on technical operations, asset optimization, and regulatory strategy.
Lex holds a Bachelor of Applied Science in Petroleum Systems Engineering from the University of Regina. His blend of field experience, technical depth, and deal-making acumen has positioned him to tackle any complex resource based problem in Western Canada's energy landscape.
John Styles, P.Eng., FEC
- Executive Chairman, Chief Engineer, Partner
John Styles is a professional engineer (AB, SK) with over 40 years of experience in the resource industry, starting his career in 1981 with Gulf Canada, and serving in progressively more senior engineering and business development roles with a number of companies. Mr. Styles has served as a founder, director and officer of a number of public and private companies. John specializes in complex subsurface and surface engineering challenges. As Chief Engineer at Edge, John leads the technical design and execution of drilling and development projects across oil and gas, helium, lithium, and potash.
John is recognized for his innovative and practical approach to engineering - applying deep technical knowledge and creative problem-solving to address unique operational constraints, regulatory hurdles, and geological variability. He has extensive experience optimizing well designs, planning for long- lead equipment, and troubleshooting field challenges in both conventional and emerging energy projects. John holds a Diploma of Technology (Hydrocarbon Engineering) from NAIT (1981) and a Bachelor of Science (Honors) in Petroleum Engineering from Montana Tech (1987).
Ed Dancsok, P.Eng., P.Geo
- Chief Geoscientist, Partner
Ed Dancsok, P.Eng., P.Geo. is a rare dual-designated professional, licensed as both a professional engineer and professional geoscientist, with over 40 years of hands-on experience in the oil and gas industry. His career has spanned technical consulting, field operations, and regulatory advisory roles, with deep expertise in geological prospecting, subsurface mapping, log interpretation, core analysis, and well location selection across the Western Canadian Sedimentary Basin—particularly the Williston Basin in Saskatchewan.
Ed is widely recognized for his skill in integrating geological and engineering perspectives to support exploration and development strategies. He has provided technical leadership in reservoir characterization, groundwater and aquifer monitoring, and compliance-driven project planning. His work often bridges industry and regulatory frameworks, making him a valued advisor on regulatory compliance, permitting, and environmental monitoring.
Before entering consulting, Ed served as Assistant Deputy Minister of Energy at the Saskatchewan Ministry of Energy and Resources, where he played a central role in shaping policy and regulatory approaches during a period of rapid growth and transformation in the province’s oil and gas sector. His tenure was marked by close collaboration with industry stakeholders, technical professionals, and government bodies to ensure responsible resource development. In addition, he has a comprehensive knowledge of crown petroleum and natural gas rights disposition management and was involved with the formation of the treaty land entitlement (TLE) framework agreement.
Ed is a former board member of the Petroleum Technology Research Centre (PTRC) and has co-authored several technical papers on the deeper petroleum systems of the Williston Basin. He holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Geological Engineering from the University of Saskatchewan. His interdisciplinary training and decades of field experience make him a trusted technical consultant and strategic advisor on projects where geology, engineering, and regulatory compliance intersect.
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Nicole Rodgers
- Engineer in Training, Partner
Nicole Rodgers, Engineer-in-Training is an environmental engineering consultant with 5 years of experience managing complex projects across the full lifecycle of resource development—from initial drilling through to site closure and reclamation. With a strong foundation in technical fieldwork and environmental regulatory compliance, Nicole has built a reputation as a highly organized, solutions-focused project manager who excels at guiding multi-disciplinary teams and maintaining strong client relationships. Nicole’s core strength lies in project management, where she brings a unique combination of technical depth, meticulous organization, and outstanding communication skills. She has successfully led projects ranging in size from $25,000 to $20 million, consistently delivering on time, within scope, and in alignment with regulatory frameworks. Her expertise spans a wide range of sectors, including oil and gas, lithium, helium, potash, and large pre-development construction projects.
While Nicole is a specialist in Asset Retirement Obligations (ARO), she is equally adept in managing drilling programs, coordinating field activities, overseeing reclamation planning, and navigating the regulatory pathways to achieve closure and reclamation certification. Her understanding of Western Canada’s environmental and regulatory landscape—particularly in the oil, gas, and mining sectors—enables her to anticipate challenges and craft effective, compliant solutions. Known for her collaborative approach and interpersonal skills, Nicole is the kind of project manager that teams enjoy working with. She balances leadership and approachability, fostering productive relationships between clients, regulators, field crews, and technical specialists. Nicole holds a Bachelor of Applied Science in Environmental Systems Engineering from the University of Regina and is actively working toward her professional designation with the Association of Professional Engineers and Geoscientists of Saskatchewan (APEGS).
Bryan Sigurdson, FSA, FCIA
- Chief Risk Officer, Partner
Bryan Sigurdson, FSA, FCIA is an actuary with over 50 years of experience in insurance, risk management, and actuarial consulting. He is the President of Sigurdson Consulting Ltd., a firm that provides actuarial, enterprise risk management, and technical editing services to clients across sectors including energy, mining, and insurance.Formerly the Vice President (Actuarial and Product) and Chief Actuary of Co-operators Life Insurance Company, Bryan also held the role of Chief Risk Officer for The Co-operators Group. He chaired the Life Insurance Actuarial Advisory Committee for the Office of the Superintendent of Financial Institutions (OSFI), contributing to national standards and regulatory frameworks. In recent years, Bryan has applied his actuarial training and extensive experience in insurance to the risk assessment challenges of the energy and mining sectors.
His work in these industries draws on core actuarial and risk management principles. The transition between industries is a natural extension of his expertise: the same analytical rigour and structured thinking used in financial institutions are directly applicable to assessing operational, financial, and environmental risks in resource-based industries. Bryan holds an M.Sc. in Actuarial Mathematics from the University of Manitoba and is a Fellow of the Society of Actuaries (FSA) and the Canadian Institute of Actuaries (FCIA). His ability to bridge sectors makes him a valuable resource for clients navigating the complex and evolving risk landscapes of all industries that Edge serves.
Stacey Johnston
- Geoscientist in Training - Environmental Coordinator
Stacey Johnston is a Project Coordinator with Edge Engineering and Geoscience Ltd. and a Geoscientist-in-Training (GIT) registered with Professional Geoscientists Ontario (PGO). She holds an Honours B.Sc. in Environmental Geoscience from Trent University (2020) and dual diplomas in Advanced Environmental Technology and Biotechnology from Loyalist College (2018). With five years of experience in project coordination across the fields of environmental geoscience and engineering, Stacey brings a strong blend of technical knowledge and field expertise. She specializes in Environmental Site Assessments (Phase I and II ESAs), spill response, environmental monitoring, hazardous materials identification and management, hydrogeological assessments, and the investigation and remediation of soil and groundwater contamination.
Stacey has significant experience in supervising field staff and subcontractors, ensuring regulatory compliance, and preparing detailed environmental reports. She brings a broad consulting background in civil engineering, environmental science, and geoscience, with a focus on delivering practical, effective solutions for complex environmental challenges.
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