Wyatt Sabourin
Trenton,Ontario
Summary
I am a highly skilled Survey Engineering Technician with 12+ years of experience in the field, at varying levels of responsibility. I have worked on projects involving all manner of surveys with a specialty in complex topographical surveys, involving road and bridge preconstruction and construction. I am well-versed in the use of AutoCAD, GIS, and other computer programs used in civil engineering and surveying. I am an excellent communicator and team player, and is highly organized and detail-oriented.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
2
2
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Project Manager - Layout Surveyor
Port Picton Homes
04.2023 - Current
- Ensured legal compliance by adhering to local regulations, zoning laws, and property rights during survey projects.
- Achieved increased accuracy in measurements using robotic total stations for complex projects.
- Utilized GPS technology for efficient data collection, expediting the completion of fieldwork assignments.
- Adapted quickly to changing conditions on job sites, efficiently adjusting plans as needed while maintaining overall project goals.
- Conducted topographic surveys to support land development projects, resulting in successful completion within deadlines.
- Enhanced project accuracy by utilizing advanced surveying equipment and software for precise measurements.
Project Manager
Ivan B. Wallace Land Surveyors
01.2015 - 04.2023
- Collaborated closely with senior management to align project objectives with strategic company initiatives, ensuring that efforts contributed to overall business growth.
- Facilitated change management processes within organizations by effectively communicating benefits of new systems or processes being introduced during projects.
- Draft plans from field notes and other sources of data
- Calculation of boundaries, Placement of facilities and volumes
- Process various field data for QC such as conventional surveys in MicroSurvey and GPS data (RTK, RTN and Static) in Trimble Business Center
- Specialized in 3D Topographical plans and surface modeling
- Plan checking for errors including research via various online data sources.
- Administer company domain including servers and network
- Administer company Google Domain including email/document storage
- Maintain company intranet
- Write group policies to implement patch updates, remote access and other policies to automate IT tasks
Junior Party Chief/CAD Draftsman
Focus WSP Canada Inc.
01.2014 - 01.2015
- Assist the Party Chief in performing various surveys in the field
- Ensured safety compliance by conducting regular safety meetings, equipment inspections, and adhering to industry standards.
- Expedited decision-making with the provision of real-time information using GIS applications during project execution stages.
- Operate various survey equipment such as Trimble GPS receivers, Robotic and Conventional Total Stations, Automatic Levels and data collectors
- Operate both ATV's and Snowmobiles in a safe manner
- Maintain field notes, sketches and safety notes/records
- Draft plans from field notes and other sources of data
- Calculation of boundaries, Placement of facilities and volumes
- Process various field data for QC such as conventional surveys in MicroSurvey and GPS data (RTK, RTN and Static) in Trimble Business Center
- Some limited GIS
- Plan checking for errors including research via various online data sources.
Business Systems
Ontario Federation of Snowmobile Clubs
01.2010 - 01.2011
- Design, Implement and administer a Windows Active Directory based network and servers including
- Accountable for user training
- Troubleshot system issues promptly, minimizing downtime and maintaining seamless operations.
- Performed comprehensive testing on new systems prior to deployment, ensuring accuracy and functionality alignment with requirements.
- Created a comprehensive IT policy, outlining all network system and disaster recovery procedures
- Implemented and manage a corporate firewall system including remote access and VPN's
- Responsible for data backup and recovery systems.
Information Systems Specialist
Theta Industries Ltd
01.2003 - 01.2010
- Design, Implement and administer a Windows Active Directory based network and servers including
- Corporate email systems (Exchange 2003) including a blackberry corporate server
- Maximized system security by conducting regular vulnerability assessments and implementing appropriate countermeasures.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of industry best practices, ensuring compliance with relevant regulations and guidelines.
- Responsible for budgeting and purchasing all computer hardware, software, and peripherals
- Negotiated contracts and hardware purchase for company wide wireless communications
- Accountable for user training
- Created a comprehensive IT policy, outlining all network system and disaster recovery procedures
- Implemented and manage a corporate firewall system including remote access and VPN's
- Responsible for data backup and recovery systems.
Senior Support Specialist
Lewiscraft Canada
01.1995 - 12.2002
- Design, implement and administer a Windows NT domain environment
- Reduced average call resolution time by implementing targeted process improvements and training initiatives.
- Proactively identified gaps in internal documentation, creating new materials or updating existing content accordingly.
- Implement and administer an AS/400 environment
- Implement and administer retail point-of-sale hardware/software system, (JDA Systems/Tier Solution)
- Implement E-mail system (qmail running on FreeBDS)
- Implement and administer high-speed internet connection (ATM- ADSL), including a firewall with NAT(Linux)
- Install all hardware and software
- Evaluate, purchase, configure and support all security systems
- Support all users throughout the company across Canada with hardware and software support issues
- Train users on all software
- Maintain backup system, both AS/400 and Windows NT
- Administer phone system (Meridian PBX).
I.T. HELP DESK TECHNICIAN
City Of North Bay
04.1998 - 04.1999
- Reduced downtime for end-users by quickly diagnosing and resolving hardware and software issues.
- Contributed to disaster recovery planning efforts, safeguarding critical data against potential loss or corruption.
- Assisted in system migrations, ensuring minimal downtime and a smooth transition for all users involved.
- Bolstered cybersecurity measures by regularly updating antivirus software and educating employees about phishing threats.
Education
Survey Technician Engineering - Land Surveying
Loyalist College
Belleville, Ontario 09.2012 - 05.2014
Information Systems Management - Computer Information Systems
Georgian College
Barrie, Ontario 09.1994 - 06.1995
Skills
Project Planning
Schedule Management
Technical Support
Document Management
Procedure Development
Project tracking
Resource Allocation
Data Analysis
Project Management
Skills Abilities
AutoCAD and Civil 3D, ArcGIS, Microsoft Office, GPS, Total Station and Leveling, Valid G License, Snowmobile and ATV experience, Able to operate chainsaws and hand tools, Dependable and Responsible, Strong Organizational Skills, Team Player, Very Motivated, Strong Communication Skills, Approachable
Safety Certification
- ATV & Snowmobile Operator
- Construction Safety
- First Aid (Level 1 + CPR)
- Ground Disturbance
- H2S Safety
- Helicopter Safety
- Transportation of Dangerous Goods
- Wildlife Awareness
Personal Information
Hobbies: Outdoor activities such as hiking, camping and fishing., Automotive repair and restoration., Home repair and design., Computers and technology in general., Reading and continuing education.
Timeline
Project Manager - Layout Surveyor
Port Picton Homes
04.2023 - Current
Project Manager
Ivan B. Wallace Land Surveyors
01.2015 - 04.2023
Junior Party Chief/CAD Draftsman
Focus WSP Canada Inc.
01.2014 - 01.2015
Survey Technician Engineering - Land Surveying
Loyalist College
09.2012 - 05.2014
Business Systems
Ontario Federation of Snowmobile Clubs
01.2010 - 01.2011
Information Systems Specialist
Theta Industries Ltd
01.2003 - 01.2010
I.T. HELP DESK TECHNICIAN
City Of North Bay
04.1998 - 04.1999
Senior Support Specialist
Lewiscraft Canada
01.1995 - 12.2002
Information Systems Management - Computer Information Systems
Georgian College
09.1994 - 06.1995