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
undefinedSkills 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
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