Practical environmental insight grounded in experience
Sunfire Analytics is an independent environmental and data consulting practice providing science-based analysis to support infrastructure, municipal, and land-use projects across Canada.
Our work sits at the intersection of environmental science, climate change resiliency, spatial analysis, and real-world project delivery. We support clients navigating environmental risk, regulatory requirements, and funding processes with clear, defensible insight that stands up to technical and public scrutiny.
Claire Lacey, MSc, GISP
Principal Consultant
Claire Lacey is an environmental scientist and GIS professional with over 19 years of experience across environmental science, geomatics, and infrastructure-related projects in both the public and private sectors.
She holds a Bachelor of Science in Geography (GIS) from the University of Lethbridge and a Master of Science in Environmental Science from the University of West Florida. Claire is a certified Geographic Information Systems Professional (GISP).
Claire’s professional experience includes environmental assessment, climate change resiliency analysis, spatial data analysis, hydrology, regulatory compliance, and technical reporting. She has worked extensively with municipalities, infrastructure owners, rail and port authorities, engineering teams, and public agencies.
She is known for her ability to translate complex environmental and spatial data into clear, decision-ready insight, and for delivering high-quality work that aligns technical rigor with practical project needs.
Areas of Experience
Claire’s experience spans a broad range of project contexts, including:
- Infrastructure and transportation corridors
- Municipal planning and land-use projects
- Rail and port environments
- Watersheds and hydrological systems
- Climate risk and adaptation planning
- Environmental monitoring and compliance
This breadth allows Sunfire Analytics to support projects that cross jurisdictional, disciplinary, and regulatory boundaries.
Approach
Sunfire Analytics works collaboratively with clients to provide environmental insight that is timely, reliable, and tailored to each project’s context.
Engagements may include:
- Project-based consulting
- Ongoing advisory and retainer support
- Technical review and decision support
Our approach emphasizes clarity, transparency, and practical outcomes — supporting informed decisions from early planning through to implementation and funding.
Professional Standards
Sunfire Analytics is committed to:
- Scientific integrity and defensible analysis
- Clear communication and documentation
- Respect for regulatory processes and public accountability
- Long-term resilience of communities and infrastructure
Contact Claire
Claire.Lacey@SunfireAnalytics.com