Job Description

COMPANY INFORMATION

Pals Geomatics Corp. is a Professional Alberta Land Surveying firm that has been in business since 1983. As a multi-discipline firm of over 120 employees, including 5 Alberta Land Surveyors, 2 Canada Land Surveyors, and 3 Professional Engineers, we have dedicated most of our efforts serving the municipal, construction, resource development and housing sectors.

OPPORTUNITY

Pals Geomatics Corp. is looking for an ambitious individual who is seeking a CAD Technician position in a growing Edmonton Land Surveying Company.

Reporting to the respective Department Manager in their Division the CAD Technician will be responsible for developing and preparing legal survey drawings from preliminary concepts, sketches, survey calculations, specification sheets, and other data from clients and field crews.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Gather information from preliminary data, survey field notes, sketches, GPS and total station data to create accurate and complete drawings and plans. Utilize requirements outlined by the project manager and client, and ensure appropriate jurisdictional standards are followed. Utilize Trimble Business Centre to extract data from point cloud files. Operate computer-assisted design (CAD)/Civil 3D to produce detailed drawings and layout plans with technical accuracy. Derive point coordinates for survey crew layout from Architectural, Engineering, and Structural CAD drawings. Interpret and compile Land Title information and construction and engineering plans. Contribute ideas on how to improve CAD/Civil 3D processes and procedures working through the CAD Manager and your immediate supervisor/Manager. Prepare legal plans in accordance with provincial land titles requirements and prepare digital files for land titles registration. Work with the Geomatics Technologist(s) to ensure product accuracy and consistency. Complete plan checks as required on various types of plans. Be engaged with and proactively advance the Pals Health and Safety program. Other duties as requested.

CORE COMPETENCIES

Teamwork Attention to Detail Delivering Results Self-Management Personal Accountability

QUALIFICATIONS

3-5 years of survey-related CAD Drafting experience. Point cloud processing experience. Drone processing experience. Global Mapper, Trimble Business Center, Civil 3D, and Microsurvey experience an asset. Diploma from a Technical Institute in Geomatics Technology, CAD Drafting, or Civil Design, and Microsoft office programs an asset.

COMPENSATION

Pals Geomatics Corp. offers a comprehensive benefits package and competitive pay.
Thank you for your application and interest in Pals Geomatics Corp., however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Benefits:

Company events Dental care Disability insurance Employee assistance program Extended health care Life insurance Paid time off RRSP match
Work Location: In person