Sylvie Laporte Email & Phone Number

Sudbury

As the Laboratory Manager, I reported to the Laboratory Supervising Engineer, and was responsible for managing all laboratory activities to ensure the lab adhered to the Quality Control protocol. I trained, coordinated and supervised the laboratory technicians, reviewed and reported test results to clients. As well as I maintained the laboratory certifications from the various regulatory agencies (Ministry of Transportation, Ontario (MTO), Canadian Standard Association (CSA) and Canadian… Show more As the Laboratory Manager, I reported to the Laboratory Supervising Engineer, and was responsible for managing all laboratory activities to ensure the lab adhered to the Quality Control protocol. I trained, coordinated and supervised the laboratory technicians, reviewed and reported test results to clients. As well as I maintained the laboratory certifications from the various regulatory agencies (Ministry of Transportation, Ontario (MTO), Canadian Standard Association (CSA) and Canadian Council of Independent Laboratory (CCIL)). One of my key responsibilities that I really enjoyed and excelled at was communicating and collaborating with clients for further information or clarification to avoid work stoppages and aiding in optimizing work scheduling.Some of my accomplishments in the role included: * I successfully managed all aspects, from the request for quotation to invoicing, of the MTO Northeastern Area Testing Agreement Contract valued at $2.1 million, and consistently met contract deliverables.  * I oversaw schedules and prioritized laboratory testing to meet tight turnaround times. * Simplifying training, I administered and implemented worksheets with procedures to ensure accurate testing was followed with minimum errors at all times.  * I consistently collected, reviewed and provided results to clients in accordance to the City of Greater Sudbury (COGS), MTO and Ontario Provincial Specification Standards (OPSS). Show less

Sudbury

As Laboratory Manager and Construction Services Leader, I coordinated and managed laboratory and field technicians on a day-to-day operation. I also provided support to the field technicians on road, bridge, culvert, dam and subdivision inspections in accordance to COGS, OPSS and project specific drawings and specifications.I provided, planned and directed staff with guidance and training in the interpretation of plans, standards, policies and procedures for various projects.My… Show more As Laboratory Manager and Construction Services Leader, I coordinated and managed laboratory and field technicians on a day-to-day operation. I also provided support to the field technicians on road, bridge, culvert, dam and subdivision inspections in accordance to COGS, OPSS and project specific drawings and specifications.I provided, planned and directed staff with guidance and training in the interpretation of plans, standards, policies and procedures for various projects.My communication skills excelled as I consulted with clients for ongoing and new construction projects, I liaised and organized staffing to ensure client satisfaction and project requirements were met. As well as, I implemented Safe Work Procedures and Work Instructions, I performed workplace and laboratory Health and Safety Inspection while improving the Health and Safety culture of the workplace. Show less

Sudbury

As a Laboratory Supervisor and Project Manager, I reported to the Laboratory Manager/Construction Services Leader and I supervised laboratory technicians in a variety of concrete, soils, aggregate and asphalt testing. I was also responsible for maintaining an inventory, ensuring accurate calibration and up to date maintenance of laboratory equipment. One of my main accomplishments that I was passionate about was the expansion of the laboratory scope of work by purchasing new equipment… Show more As a Laboratory Supervisor and Project Manager, I reported to the Laboratory Manager/Construction Services Leader and I supervised laboratory technicians in a variety of concrete, soils, aggregate and asphalt testing. I was also responsible for maintaining an inventory, ensuring accurate calibration and up to date maintenance of laboratory equipment. One of my main accomplishments that I was passionate about was the expansion of the laboratory scope of work by purchasing new equipment for implementing broader testing for soils, aggregate and superpave asphalt.With my Laboratory experience, my training of staff was elaborate in detail to enable them to follow and understand all laboratory testing procedures. This training encouraged technicians to calculate and analyze their results avoiding many errors and unnecessary testing.I implemented a document control system for the laboratory to ensure certifications and standards were maintained. Show less

Sudbury

As the Laboratory Supervisor, I reported to the Laboratory Manager and I was responsible to supervise laboratory technicians in a wide variety of soils, aggregates and asphalt testing. Also I would carry out quality control and quality assurance laboratory testing in accordance to COGS, MTO and OPSS standard.One of my biggest roles was to prioritize, plan and coordinate projects while providing supervision, training and technical guidance to staff.On a daily basis, I would… Show more As the Laboratory Supervisor, I reported to the Laboratory Manager and I was responsible to supervise laboratory technicians in a wide variety of soils, aggregates and asphalt testing. Also I would carry out quality control and quality assurance laboratory testing in accordance to COGS, MTO and OPSS standard.One of my biggest roles was to prioritize, plan and coordinate projects while providing supervision, training and technical guidance to staff.On a daily basis, I would receive, log, organize and distribute samples to be processed within the required turnaround time. Also I inputted, calculated and summarized results for the clients. Show less

Sudbury

As a Laboratory Technician, I reported directly to the Laboratory Manager. I carried out quality control and quality assurance laboratory testing in a wide variety of soils, aggregates and asphalt testing.

North Bay

As a Laboratory Technician, I was responsible for aggregate and asphalt testing.

Sudbury

Sudbury

Sudbury