Sara Publicover-Lloyd

Sara Publicover-Lloyd is an accomplished Environmental Consultant and registered Professional Geoscientist (P.Geo.) with over 15 years of hands-on experience across Atlantic Canada. As the co-founder of Axis Environmental, Sara brings a rare combination of deep technical expertise, regulatory knowledge, and field-hardened practical experience to every project she leads.

Sara specializes in Phase I and II Environmental Site Assessments (ESA), Atlantic RBCA risk assessments, soil remediation, and multi-media sampling programs covering soil, groundwater, and air quality. Her work spans a wide range of sectors, delivering clear, defensible technical reports for both government bodies and private sector clients navigating complex environmental compliance requirements.

Sara’s career spans environmental consulting, mineral exploration project management, and academic instruction. She has worked across Canada and internationally in some of the world’s most remote settings, managing a wide range of exploration programs. Throughout her work, she has consistently ensured that projects meet rigorous government permitting requirements and environmental assessment standards.

Sara holds a Master’s degree in Fisheries Resource Management from Memorial University of Newfoundland, and a Bachelor of Science with dual majors in Geology and Physical Geography from Saint Mary’s University. She is a qualified Phase I and II Environmental Site Assessor, Atlantic RBCA practitioner, licensed drone pilot, and holds certifications in Wilderness First Aid, Cold Water Rescue, and Moving Water Canoe.

In parallel with her consulting work, Sara has spent over a decade as Coordinating Instructor for the Environmental Technology program at NBCC, mentoring the next generation of environmental professionals and contributing to the advancement of applied environmental science in New Brunswick and across Atlantic Canada. Her combined experience in consulting, education, and field operations allows her to deliver practical, science-based solutions tailored to the unique challenges of each project.