Sean Sabbatini
MSc., AE.
Associate Ergonomist
What year did you join EWI Works?
2023
How many years of experience do you have in your field?
~5-6 years (ergonomics, kinesiology, and injury prevention & rehabilitation)
What are your academic and professional credentials?
- Associate Ergonomist (AE)
- Registered Kinesiologist (R.Kin)
- Master of Science in Kinesiology (University of Waterloo)
- Bachelor of Kinesiology, Minor in Labour Studies (Brock University)
What was one of your favourite work projects?
I’ve enjoyed a wide range of projects, but highlights include visual display terminal assessments at Lester B. Pearson International Airport and anything that lets me travel out of the city for a few days at a time. I also find great meaning in supporting healthcare and municipal workers, where ergonomic improvements can have a profound impact.
What do you do in your spare time?
I love Dragon boating and founded the Brock University team as well as actively paddle and volunteer with the EDBRC, holding my level 1 Dragonboat Coaching Certification and acting as Director of Risk. I play basketball with the EBA as well as the ESSC, attempt to go camping every year, and my partner and I are on a mission to visit every provincial park in Ontario!
A Bit More About Me
Sean Sabbatini is an Ergonomic Consultant with a multidisciplinary background in kinesiology, labour studies, and injury rehabilitation. Since joining EWI Works in 2023, he has built a diverse portfolio of work across office, industrial, municipal, and healthcare environments, supporting clients through ergonomic assessments, job demands analyses, training, and program development.
Sean’s approach is shaped by his early experience as a medical first responder and his academic training in kinesiology. He is driven by a simple belief: improving someone’s experience at work meaningfully improves their life. This philosophy guides his work in both individual assessments and large-scale system reviews.
His project experience traditional physical ergonomics such as recommending changes to mobile work trailer set-ups, as well as includes visual display terminal evaluations at Lester B. Pearson International Airport, industrial assessments such as the redesign of a roll-forming line to reduce lift demands, and ongoing work supporting municipal and healthcare workers through evidence-based ergonomic principles. Sean also contributes to EWI Works’ training programs, workshops, and research initiatives, helping organizations build sustainable ergonomics capacity. Recently’ he had helped in the development and launch of our in-person Dynamic Warm-up training program.
Beyond his consulting work, Sean is an active member of the ergonomics community. He currently serves as Treasurer for the Prairie and Northern Region of the Association of Canadian Ergonomists, following a two-year term as Membership & Program Coordinator. In these roles, he supports regional programming, professional development, and community engagement.
Outside of work, Sean is an avid dragon boater and founded the Brock University team, continuing to paddle today with the Edmonton Dragonboat Racing Club (EDBRC) where he additionally holds the volunteer board position of Director of Risk from 2026-2028. He plays basketball with the Edmonton Basketball Association (EBA) and Edmonton Sport and Social Club (ESSC), goes camping annually, and is on a long-term mission with his partner to visit every provincial park in Ontario.
