Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Timeline
LEADERSHIP / VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE
SKILLED TRADES EXPERIENCE
Awards
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SCOTT COMEAU

Edmonton

Summary

Experienced CAD Technician specializing in civil engineering and land surveying projects. Proficient in Autodesk Civil 3D for creating precise site plans, topographic surveys, and construction drawings. Skilled in editing and managing survey data for accurate as-built reports. Collaborative team player who can translate field data into actionable designs, manage multiple projects, meet tight deadlines, and provide efficient revisions based on evolving site conditions and client requirements.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

CAD Technician

Inline Group Inc
01.2021 - 01.2025
  • Processed GNSS and Total station survey data
  • Prepared quality control reports for internal use and existing clients
  • Prepared drawings and reports using Civil 3D
  • Performed survey and topographic calculations
  • Processed UAV data creating and providing point cloud data and orthomosaic images ensuring coordinate system location
  • Ensured survey data submissions were processed in a timely fashion meeting project deadlines
  • Communicated with Project Managers and other staff on a regular basis and providing updates on the survey data submitted for the various survey projects

GIS & Mapping Technician / GIS Technician

Valard Geomatics Ltd. / Valard Construction Ltd.
01.2016 - 01.2020
  • Responsible for the development, support and implementation of GIS strategies for a multiple of survey projects and the production, preparation and compilation of GIS & Mapping products
  • Produced, compiled and prepared maps and GIS reports
  • Created the standards and templates to be followed for creating quality maps
  • Created high quality maps of various sizes from 8.5” x 11” to 48” x 96”
  • Processed and worked with Li-DAR data as well as aerial and satellite mapping to create fly-through videos
  • Updated and maintained online maps
  • Compiled and organized in-house GIS databases for a variety of survey projects
  • Performed on-going GIS spatial database maintenance
  • Converted and translated mapping data and GIS data into usable formats

Geomatics Technician (Lead)

Valard Geomatics Ltd.
01.2015 - 01.2016
  • Oversaw the day-to-day activities of the Geomatics Technician staff and ensuring all survey deliverables meet all project deadlines
  • Maintained and ensured that work flow procedures were followed
  • Provided guidance and mentor-ship to junior and new staff
  • Contributed to the development and implementation of quality control (QC) procedures and best practices
  • Performed all the duties of Geomatics Technician

Geomatics Technician

Valard Geomatics Ltd.
01.2014 - 01.2015
  • Performed quality control on all survey data ensuring survey data being submitted meets the standards set out by good survey practices and procedures established by Valard Geomatics
  • Processed GNSS and Total station survey data (Static & RTK)
  • Prepared quality control reports for internal use and existing clients
  • Performed survey and topographic calculations
  • Ensured survey data submissions were processed in a timely fashion meeting project deadlines
  • Communicated with Project Managers and other staff on a regular basis and providing updates on the survey data submitted for the various survey projects

Education

Diploma - Geographic Sciences

Centre of Geographic Sciences (COGS), NSCC
Lawrencetown, NS

Bachelor of Science -

Dalhousie University
Halifax, NS

Skills

  • Proficient in Autodesk Civil 3D for creating and interpreting technical drawings, including ISOs, Earthworks, Foundations, and Pile schedules
  • Experienced in generating and maintaining volume, piping, foundation, civil, and pile reports
  • Skilled in performing efficient revisions based on field changes, redlines, and regulatory feedback
  • Collaborated with surveyors and project managers to ensure design accuracy and feasibility
  • Supported field survey crews by processing raw data and drafting preliminary survey plans
  • Prepared detailed civil drawings, including site plans, grading, profiles, and utility layouts
  • Developed and updated construction and survey plans based on field data and client specifications

Certification

  • WHMIS Certification / OHS Certification
  • Standard First Aid & CPR/AED Level C (Canadian Red Cross)
  • Personality Dimensions – (Career/LifeSkills Resources Inc.)
  • Non-Violent Crisis Training Program

Timeline

CAD Technician

Inline Group Inc
01.2021 - 01.2025

GIS & Mapping Technician / GIS Technician

Valard Geomatics Ltd. / Valard Construction Ltd.
01.2016 - 01.2020

Geomatics Technician (Lead)

Valard Geomatics Ltd.
01.2015 - 01.2016

Geomatics Technician

Valard Geomatics Ltd.
01.2014 - 01.2015

Diploma - Geographic Sciences

Centre of Geographic Sciences (COGS), NSCC

Bachelor of Science -

Dalhousie University

LEADERSHIP / VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE

  • OHS – Participated in monthly office safety meetings, hazard assessments and followed safe work procedures. Promoting and monitoring compliance with health and safety regulations. Making health and safety recommendations. Carrying out workplace inspections.
  • Fire Warden – During fire alarms: Checking allocated areas, while encouraging people to leave via the nearest safe exit. Reporting to the Evacuation Controller at the assembly area to advise that their area is clear and taking part in any post-alarm de-briefing to identify any shortcomings in the evacuation procedures.
  • Director of Junior Curling, Mayflower Curling Club – Coordinated program for over 100 youth
  • Coach / Coordinator – Adult and youth in a variety of sport programs including: curling, soccer, basketball, badminton, and hockey

SKILLED TRADES EXPERIENCE

  • V.J. Rice Concrete Ltd., Bridgetown NS 2012 / 2013
  • Mundens Moving and Storage, Halifax NS 2011
  • G & S Hardwood, Dartmouth NS 2010
  • Adesa, Enfield NS 2010

Awards

Avenza Map Awards – Best Academic Map 2013

The Canadian Cartographic Association President’s Prize – Excellence in student map design and production 2013

Walter K. Morrison Cartographic Award – Highest Academic Standing COGS 2013

Geographic Sciences Award – Highest Academic Standing COGS 2012

SCOTT COMEAU