Technical Services

OUR MANDATE

The services offered cover a wide range of activities such as:

Civil Engineering;
Architecture;
Emergency Management and Public Safety;
Five-year Plans on community assets;
Road Engineering;
Geotechnical Engineering;
Training & Maintenance Plans.

Regardless the scope of activities, our technical services are able to offer, with our knowledge and experience, professional expertise capable of providing the most competent support to Band Councils, while respecting their integrity.

The work by our technical services takes on many forms:

Land Surveying;
Preparing plans & Specifications;
Providing estimates;
Bidding scenarios;
Inspecting;
Project Management;
Supervising projects;
Feasibility studies;

The basis of our intervention mode can be characterized by the fact that our technical services rely on the knowledge acquired concerning communities and their existing environment. With a multidisciplinary approach, our technical services are able to offer Band Councils solutions to various problems by taking into account distinct aspects such as environmental impacts, maintenance, price/quality ratio, future development, etc.

DENYS BERNARD

GENERAL MANAGER

Always on the lookout for business opportunities, Denys sees to the development and growth of the organization. His vision allows W8banaki to effectively serve our communities according to our mission, but also to export our expertise to many Indigenous communities and private organizations. In addition, Denys plays, among other things, a representative role for the Nation. He supervises, manages and administrates the various funding programs, services and projects underway for W8banaki. He is also responsible for supervising staff and ensuring that institutional values and established performance requirements are met.

LOUIS JUTRAS, ENG.

DIRECTOR - ENGINEERING

Louis is in charge of the engineering department within W8banaki's technical services. He manages the department's services, mandates and personnel while ensuring the quality of services provided to clients and partners. Louis also holds the position of project manager and developer on various engineering projects involving civil engineering, municipal engineering, and road engineering.

MAXIME DIAMOND

DIRECTOR - HOUSING & EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT

Maxime oversees the Housing and Emergency Measures (EMAP) departments within the Technical Services Department. He manages the services, mandates, and personnel of these two departments, while ensuring the quality of services provided to clients and partners. Maxime works in collaboration with various communities, mainly for construction, inspection, building evaluation and asset management projects. With his team, he ensures that the various needs of the communities in terms of emergency measures are met. In addition, Maxime regularly works on the development of various projects in collaboration with governmental levels.

LAURA GOUJON

ASSISTANT DIRECTOR - HOUSING AND EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT

Holding a Master of Business Administration (MBA), Laura assists the Director of Housing and Emergency Management (EMAP) with the human and financial resource management of these two departments, while proactively contributing to the administration of various projects. She provides support for the execution of different mandates by planning the department's financial needs and assisting coordinators in carrying out their tasks, particularly in quality control of deliverables.

BENOIT GIGUÈRE, ENG.

PROJECT MANAGER

Having graduated from the University of Sherbrooke in Civil Engineering in December 2016, Benoit joined the W8banaki team shortly after graduation. He is responsible for design standards and the application of engineering calculations necessary for road development and repair projects. Benoit also possesses sound technical drawing skills.

ANTONY BEAUCHESNE, ENG.

PROJECT MANAGER

Antony graduated from the Université de Sherbrooke in Civil Engineering in December 2021. He also completed a DEC in civil engineering at the Cégep de Trois-Rivières in 2017. During his academic training, he was able to gain technical experience within several municipal organizations, a contractor as well as W8banaki. His previous experience is relevant to the design calculations related to the municipal engineering field as well as to the management of projects of any nature.

KAROL-ANN LALONDE FRASER, ENG.

PROJECT MANAGER

Karol-Ann graduated from the École de technologie supérieure (ÉTS) in August 2020. She completed a bachelor's degree in construction engineering during which she accumulated knowledge in structural and municipal engineering during her internships. These experiences allowed her to develop her project management skills, which will be greatly useful in her role as a construction project manager in the technical services department.

FRANCIS LANDRY, ENG.

PROJECT MANAGER

Francis has a degree in mechanical engineering from the Université de Sherbrooke. His versatility and dedication allow him to accomplish a wide range of mandates as a project manager in both the engineering and housing departments. His expertise will also be used to help the team in building inspections.

CYRILLE CANTIN

CIVIL ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN

Cyrille Cantin graduated in Civil engineering from Cégep de Trois-Rivières in May 2014. After his studies, he moved into the field of building structure, where he was able to deepen his knowledge of the related standards. His great versatility later led him to work in the field of mechanical engineering. Thanks to this experience, Cyrille was able to perfect her mastery of computer-aided drawing and project management. In March 2019, he joined the W8banaki team where he acquired a good knowledge of road network, construction and surveying standards as well as site supervision.

ALEXANDRE LAROUCHE

CIVIL ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN

Alexandre graduated from the CEGEP of Trois-Rivières in May 2017. During his studies, he was hired by the Ministère des Transports as a construction supervisor. Through his work, he acquired various experience such as contract management and work inspection. In April 2018, he joined the W8banaki team. Alexandre possesses good knowledge of road network standards, surveying and site supervision.

KEVEN MARTEL

CIVIL ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN

Keven Martel graduated from the Cégep de Trois-Rivières in 2017. Having worked in a material quality control firm for 5 years, Keven has acquired a wealth of knowledge that allows him to develop various projects. Moreover, throughout his professional career, he had the chance to contribute both closely and remotely to many designs located in some of Quebec's indigenous communities.

ÉRIKA ST-LOUIS

CIVIL ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN

Having graduated from Cégep de Trois-Rivières in 2023, Érika is now putting her energy to good use in our organization, providing site supervision and designing various civil engineering plans.

JEAN DUMONT

COORDINATOR - HOUSING

As a graduate of Collège F.X. Garneau in housing management techniques for First Nations, Jean coordinates the housing department at W8banaki. He also holds the position of Itinerant Housing Trainer (IHT). Jean has extensive experience in project management, estimating and teaching building techniques. Thanks to his wide range of skills, he has accumulated nearly 25 years of continuous specialized experience.

PASCAL LUPIEN

EMAP COORDINATOR

With over 20 years of experience in communications and marketing and a strong passion for project development, Pascal works on creating various plans and tools to promote EMAP’s services to communities through branding and digital platforms. As a coordinator, he is responsible for fulfilling the mission of the Emergency Measures Program, focusing on prevention, preparedness, response, and recovery in support of communities affected by disasters. He leads a team of emergency management specialists, liaison officers, and agents dedicated to daily disaster prevention through training programs designed to prepare communities to respond to emergencies and mitigate their impact, as well as emergency response during deployments.

KIM MARCOUILLER

HOUSING PROJECT MANAGERS COORDINATOR

Kim oversees the overall management of the Housing Department's projects in collaboration with the department's leadership, guiding project managers to optimize processes and ensure excellence in deliverables. She monitors key milestones and addresses challenges encountered during the project lifecycle. Her expertise in management enables her to handle multiple files simultaneously while providing daily support to the team in their endeavors.

DANY BEAUDOIN

PROJECT LEADER - TRPA

Dany dedicates most of his time to the specific mandate entrusted to W8banaki by the Trois-Rivières Port Authority and the resulting team management. A structural and civil engineering technician by training, Dany oversees project management, as well as the design and execution of plans and specifications in the fields of structural and foundation work. With over 20 years of experience in engineering, architecture, and construction, Dany has led numerous projects involving design, drafting, and construction across various industrial sites.

DAMIEN LAVIGNE

EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT SPECIALIST

Graduated in Prehospital Emergency Care in 2015, Damien has worked in the field of medical emergencies for seven years as a paramedic. As an Emergency Management Officer, these years of experience will be a great asset in his mandate to support the various First Nations communities in their need for emergency management.

GENEVIÈVE VEILLEUX, T.P.

PROJECT LEADER - ODANAK

Geneviève is responsible for construction projects undertaken within the Abenaki community of Odanak. She assists the Odanak Abenaki Council in defining needs and managing projects. Holding a diploma in Architectural Technology (DEC) since 2008, Geneviève has been working at W8banaki since 2009. As an architectural technologist, she is also in charge of designing, producing, and finalizing construction plans for various projects. In addition to actively participating in the management of ongoing projects, Geneviève is also responsible for managing CMHC grant programs.

MARILYNE RAPOSO

ARCHITECTURAL TECHNICIAN

Marilyne graduated from the CEGEP of Trois-Rivières in May 2018 in Architecture Technology. She also completed a civil engineering degree from the same educational institution in 2014. She joined the W8banaki team during her studies, contributing to the drafting tasks of different projects, residential building design and inspections. Marilyne possesses a thorough knowledge of building standards.

DAMIEN TURCOTTE

BUILDING MECHANIC TECHNICIAN

Following his education in mechanical engineering at the Cégep de Trois-Rivières, Damien uses his skills in this field to analyze, design, optimize and estimate the multiple mechanical systems of the buildings under the responsibility of W8banaki.

KEN DUBÉ

CHARGÉ DE PROJETS EN HABITATION

Acting as a housing project manager, Ken's experience in project management enables him to manage several projects simultaneously, in addition to supporting the team in its day-to-day work.

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ANDRÉ BEAUCHESNE

HOUSING PROJECT MANAGER

André has many years of experience in construction project management, enabling him to fully assume his role as housing project manager and contribute to the success of the W8banaki team.

JEAN-FRANÇOIS GERVAIS, ENG.

PROJECT MANAGER - TRPA

ean-François devotes most of his time to the mandates entrusted to W8banaki by the Trois-Rivières Port Authority. His management experience enables him to oversee multiple projects simultaneously while providing daily support to the team in their work.

DANIEL SIROIS

INSPECTION AND TRAINING MANAGER

Daniel has extensive construction experience and he currently works for W8banaki as a inspection and training manager. He also assists the engineering team in supervising construction or other related inspection work.

BENOIT GINGRAS

BUILDING INSPECTOR

As a member of the Association des inspecteurs en bâtiments du Québec (AIBQ), Benoit performs inspections and produces reports related to the visits. He mainly cooperates with CMHC on various files.

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PIERRE-LUC GÉLINAS

HOUSING INSPECTOR

As a member of the Association des inspecteurs en bâtiments du Québec (AIBQ), Pierre-Luc carries out inspections and produces inspection reports. He also works closely with CMHC on various projects.

RICHARD HUNEAULT

INSPECTOR-ESTIMATOR

With many years of experience in the construction field, Richard is able to bring his expertise to the job sites to ensure that everything meets current construction standards.

STEEVE AUCOIN

MAINTENANCE WORKER AND WORKSITE SUPERVISOR

Steeve's versatility means that W8banaki can entrust him with a wide variety of mandates, from manual labor to site supervision and everything in between.

RALPH BLOUIN JR

ESTIMATOR

With over 25 years of experience in construction project management, Ralph acts as an estimator for the organization. His versatility and vast knowledge allow him to be involved in a wide variety of projects.

CLÉOPHÉE LACHAPELLE

ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT

Cléophée joins the Technical services department as an administrative assistant. Her secretarial training combined with her previous work experience in administration enable her to effectively carry out her mandate, the purpose of the position being to support the Housing and Emergency Management Coordinator. Furthermore, as an Abenaki, she will be able to put her knowledge of the First Nation community to good use.

SACHA PICHÉ

LOGISTICS AGENT

Sacha's mandate is to ensure the logistics of the technical services department. He is in charge of purchasing, inventory control and planning the team's trips so that they are as efficient as possible.

NOLKA O'BOMSAWIN

EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENT

With a decade of experience in the security field, Nolka's mandate will be to assist and provide appropriate support in various emergency situations within First Nations communities.

GUILAUME GAGNON

EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENT

JOANIE BUIST

LIAISON OFFICER

With a degree in anthropology/education/geography, Joanie is a member of the Emergency Management team (EMAP). Her experience in education and project management in forestry environments enables her to work together to establish and maintain transparent relations with Quebec's First Nations. She uses her strengths in program design and work organization training to plan and implement emergency management prevention, preparedness, response and recovery measures with First Nations.

FABIENNE GAUTHIER

AGENTE DE LIAISON PAGU

Coming from a social work background, Fabienne has extensive experience working with people to plan and implement emergency management prevention, preparedness, response and recovery measures for First Nations.

KARINE PARADIS

PROJECT MANAGER - MRC DES SOURCES

Karine devotes most of her time to the mandates entrusted to W8banaki by the MRC des Sources. Her training in building mechanics is utilized when estimating repairs and execution costs for our numerous projects. Her professional background is also leveraged in certain asset management mandates.

SÉBASTIEN BRONSARD

OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH AND SAFETY OFFICER

Sébastien is responsible for health and safety prevention both within our organization and in collaboration with our various partners. With 15 years of experience as a trainer, manager, and consultant in occupational health and safety in petrochemical plants, industrial construction, and all types of establishments, he supports and assists communities with their various OHS needs.

AUGUSTIN DESMEULES

PROJECT MANAGER - TRPA

Augustin devotes most of his time to the mandates entrusted to W8banaki by the Trois-Rivières Port Authority. His experience enables him to manage multiple projects simultaneously while providing daily support to the team in their work.

GUILLAUME AUCLAIR

PROJECT MANAGER

Guillaume devotes most of his time to the mandates entrusted to W8banaki by the Abenaki community of Odanak. His experience enables him to manage multiple projects simultaneously while providing daily support to the team in their work.

INTERN

VACANT POSITION

OUR PROJECTS

WÔLINAK

2008 – Extension of Tomakowa Street
2009 – Construction of a 4-unit housing unit on Tomakowa Street
2009 – New municipal garage
2010 – Preparation of architectural plans of a single family residence
2010 – Development of a pedestrian promenade on Leblanc Road
2010 – Construction of a 4-unit housing unit on the Danube Boulevard
2011 – Construction of a semi-detached building on Tomakowa Street
2013 – Expansion of the GCNWA Administrative Offices - Phase I
2014 – Enlargement of the Family Hall
2014 – Arrangement of the Traiteur W room
2014 – Development of des Pins Road
2015 – Ecoduct for Serpentine turtles
2015 – Culvert of Solinak Street
2015 – Expansion of the GCNWA Administrative Offices – Phase II
2015 – Parking of the GCNWA Administrative Offices
2016 – Culverts on Mikowa Street
2016 – Nolka Street Development - Phase I
2017 – Nolka Street Development - Phase II
2017 – Production of development plans for the construction of an indoor pool
2018 – Infrastructure Vulnerability Study
2020 – Aqueduct looping and paving of the access road to the public works garage
2021 – Plans and specifications for the Grand Royal Wôlinak Casino parking lot

ODANAK

2009 – Industrial Motel Construction - Phase I
2010 – Construction of a 4-unit housing unit on Kizos Street
2010 – Construction of the post-secondary institution Kiuna
2011 – Construction of a 6-unit housing unit on Awassos Street
2012 – Wastewater Treatment Plan
2013 – Installation of a laboratory for water tests
2013 – Construction of a 4-unit housing unit on Managuan Street
2014 – Construction of a garage for the Environment and Land Office in Odanak
2014 – Construction of the administrative offices of the Odanak Abenaki Council
2014 – Expansion of the Health Centre
2014 – Expansion of the Police Station
2014 – Expansion of the Community Hall
2014 - Parking of the new administrative offices of the Abenaki Band Council of Odanak
2015 – Addition of a solar wall to the new administrative offices
2015 – Expansion of the CPE Aw8ssisak
2015 – Rehabilitation of the library
2016 – Redevelopment of the post office
2016 – Construction of a semi-detached on Managuan Street
2016 – Abrasive storage dome for Public Works
2016 – Development of Pakessos and Sips streets
2016 – Development of a bicycle path for the Kiuna Institution
2016 – Major restoration at the Abenaki Museum
2016 – Major restoration at the Community Hall
2016 – Upgrading to CPE Aw8ssisak standards
2016 – Managuan Street Extension ($80,000)
2016 – Rainwater outfall reconstruction on Waban-Aki Street
2017 – Industrial district infrastructure
2017 – Industrial Motel Construction - Phase II
2017 – Yellow perch spawning ground (Project Management)
2017 – Construction of a new Public Works garage
2018 – Expansion of the Kiuna Institution
2018 – Infrastructure Vulnerability Study
2019 – New Presbytery
2019 – Plans and specifications for the construction of a new eco-centre
2019 – Pakessos Road Development
2019 – Abenaki Museum Trail
2019 – Expansion of the 102 Sibosis
2020 – Waban-Aki Street Paving
2020 – Asban Street Rehabilitation
2020 – Kiuna Bike Path Extension
2021 – Mgezo Street Extension
2021 – Swamp #2 Development Plan and Specifications

KANESATAKE

2014 – Wastewater and drinking water
2014 – Geothermal energy at the Immersion School
2015 – Wastewater and drinking water (survey work)
2015 – Drainage of Bonspille Rd.
2016 – Rehabilitation of Angus Rd and Simon Rd roads
2017 – Immersion School oil transfer area
2017 – Drafting of plans and specifications for the rehabilitation of Arisawe Road
2017 – Drafting of plans and specifications for the rehabilitation of Bruno Road
2017 – Drafting of plans and specifications for the rehabilitation of Mountain Road
2017 – Nicholas Road rehabilitation
2017 – Flood Management
2017 – Major Restoration at the high school (windows and ventilation)
2018 – Plans for the Youth Center
2019 – Wastewater and drinking water
2019 – Construction of Mountain, Bruno and Arisawe Streets
2019 – Management of the Emergency Power projects for the Band Council and the Kanesatake Human Resource Offices (KHRO)
2019 – Flood Management
2019 – Renovation & Redesign of the KHRO
2020 – Paving of Guy, Richard, Joseph Swan streets and 3 parking lots

KAHNAWAKE

2017 – Inspections of several buildings
2018 – Redesign the conference room at the Band Council
2018 – Inspection of the Social Services Department buildings
2018 – Redevelopment plan for the Kahnawake Social Sercives Complex (KSCS) building
2018 – Inspection of the 47 units of the social housing stock
2019 – Project Management during the renovation of the 47 units in the social housing stock
2019 – Inspection of a historic century-old building (Ross House)

LISTUGUJ

2015 – Construction of the Public Works new garage
2017 – Construction of an abrasive storage building
2018 – Paving of 10 streets
2018 – Flood Management
2019 – Management & Supervision of the works following the floods
2019 – Caplin Road
2019 – Officer Creek flood
2019 – Drinking Water Treatment Plant Rehabilitation Tender
2020 – Aerated Pond Sludge Drainage
2020 – Paving of Isaac and Triplex Streets
2021 – Plans and specifications for the paving of 6 streets
2022 – Plans and specifications for Riverside Street Extension and Listuguj Hills Development

GESGAPEGIAG

2017 – Production of architectural plans for the GHRDC expansion
2017 – Baieview Development
2017 – Development of Lentug and Gasgusi roads
2017 – Production of architectural plans for 7 single-family homes
2017 – Production of architectural plans for a twin
2017 – Production of architectural plans for a 6-plex
2019 – Rehabilitation of the Drinking Water Plant
2019 – Production of plans for the Public Works garage, the shopping centre and the butcher's shop
2020 – Plans and specifications and supervision of the Bayview development
2021 – Drinking Water Plant Upgrade
2021 – Gasgusi Development Plans and Specifications

ISC (Indigenous Services Canada)

2015 – Development of the SRCB Asset Condition Reporting System
2016 – Distribution of smoke detectors to the communities and tribal councils
2017 – Distribution of 2.5lbs fire extinguishers and carbon monoxide detectors to the communities and tribal councils
2017 – Feasibility Study for pyrolysis at Unamen Shipu
2018 – Development of the SRCB Asset Condition Reporting System
2018 – Inspection of three houses and management of the inspection project of 12 senior's residences
2019 – Income Support

MANAWAN

2017 – Building Inspection

BARRIERE LAKE

2018 – Automation of blowers in aerated ponds
2019 – Replacement of the wastewater pumping station
2019 – Repairs on the wastewater collection system
2019 – New Primary School - Phase I
2019 – Drinking water treatment plant refurbishment
2019 – Investigation of the drinking water distribution network
2021 – Comprehensive infrastructure plan (water, sanitary and pluvial)
2021 – Rehabilitation of all community streets
2021 – Major repairs to an elementary school
2021 – Rehabilitation of the softball field
2021 – Shoreline Erosion Study

FNQLHSSC

2017 – Inspection of several buildings on the communities
2019 – Approval of Early Childhood center compliance plans and visits for certain communities in partnership with the Ministry of Family Affairs

OFF COMMUNITY

PARKS CANADA

Parc de la Mauricie

2018 – Structural & Building inspection
2018 – Management of the temporary repair of the Mistagance amphitheatre
2018 – Inspection of the Halte du Marie
2018 – Management of the temporary repair of the Halte du Marie

Fort Chambly

2019 – Evaluation of renovations at the Fort Chambly Historic Site

OTHER PROJECTS

2015 – Public Works and Government Services Canada - Rehabilitation of La Romaine Wharf
2015 – Saint-Sylvère – Refurbishment of the 16e rang
2015 – Saint-Sylvère - Optimization of the wastewater treatment system
2015 – Saint-Sylvère - Deposhotation
2015 – Sainte-Françoise - Parking for the multifunctional room
2016 – Mont-Ham - Expansion of the main building
2016 – Port de Trois-Rivières - Building Inspection
2016 – Manseau - Level crossing
2016 – Sainte-Françoise - Rehabilitation of various rows
2016 – PureSphera Group - Concrete slab for industrial crusher
2016 – PureSphera Group - Mezzanine for transformers
2017 – MRC de Bécancour - Watercourse Management
2017 – Saint-Sylvère – Rehabilitation of the 16e rang, Phase II
2017 – Gentilly – Water Management at the Sûreté du Québec Station
2017 – Gentilly – Repair of the Sûreté du Québec Station Building
2018 – MRC de Bécancour –Watercourse Management
2018 – Saint-Pier-les-Becquets –Drinking Water Management
2019 – Sainte-Francoise – Inspection of the Multifunctional Hall
2019 – Watercourse management in the MRC of Bécancour
2020 – Watercourse management in the MRC of Bécancour
2020 – Plans and specifications for the repair of a culvert in Sainte-Cécile-de-Lévrard
2020 – Correctional paving in Sainte-Françoise
2020 – Parisville Master Plan and new development
2021 – Plans and specifications for paving repairs on Saint-Charles Road in Saint-Pierre-les-Becquets
2021 – Watercourse management in the MRC of Bécancour