David Kallai, P.Geo.
David is a professional geoscientist and avalanche professional with over a decade of experience assessing natural hazards in mountainous terrain across western Canada. His work bridges both geohazard and snow avalanche disciplines, with a focus on terrain stability, geomorphology, engineering geology, avalanche forecasting, and risk management. His project experience includes landslide, rockfall, debris flow, and snow avalanche hazard and risk assessments, terrain mapping, road stability and post-wildfire natural hazard and risk assessments. He also contributes to industry standards and best practices through his roles with the Natural Resources and Natural Hazards Advisory Group at Engineers and Geoscientists BC (EGBC) and the Ethics and Standards Committee of the Canadian Avalanche Association (CAA).Principal Geoscientist & Avalanche Professional
Pierre Friele, MSc, P.Geo., P.L.Eng.
Associate Geoscientist - Cordilleran Geoscience
Pierre Friele (dba Cordilleran Geoscience) is a senior engineering geologist/geoscientist with over 30 years of experience assessing terrain and geologic hazards throughout British Columbia. His expertise includes geomorphology, engineering geology, terrain stability, debris-flow and landslide hazards, flooding and erosion processes, paleo-environmental reconstruction, headwater stream habitat assessment, and quantitative risk assessment. Pierre has authored numerous scientific publications and is widely recognized for his contributions to the understanding of natural hazards in mountainous terrain. In 2022, Pierre received the Westerman Award for Outstanding Achievement in Geoscience from Engineers and Geoscientists BC in recognition of his technical excellence, professional leadership, and commitment to public safety.Professional Network
Maintaining strong relationships with a trusted network of geoscientists, engineers, avalanche specialists, and foresters is key when additional project support is needed. This collaborative approach ensures assessments are thorough, recommendations are sound, and deliverables meet the highest standard.
CONTACT
dkallai@facetgeo.com
(778) 679 5076