Job Description

Integrated Geomatics is seeking a skilled Drone Pilot Operator to join our team. This hybrid role combines drone operations with fieldwork, supporting survey and environmental services, GIS mapping, and construction projects.

Skills and Responsibilities:

Operate drones for surveying, mapping, and inspection tasks in remote and construction environments. Manage and perform fieldwork, collaborating with survey and environmental teams. Liaise with Project Managers to coordinate drone and field operations, ensuring project timelines, budgets, and methodologies are met. Act as a company representative, engaging with client field representatives and landowners. Prepare and communicate flight logs, field notes, sketches, and digital data for project documentation. Mentor and provide guidance to junior field staff and drone assistants. Contribute to the development and implementation of best practices for drone operations and field processes. Support and advance the Integrated safety program. Perform occasional office-based technical work related to drone data processing and reporting. Other duties as assigned.

Required Skills & Behaviour:

Valid Basic Drone Pilot Certificate (Transport Canada); Advanced Certificate preferred. Demonstrated experience flying drones (minimum 1-2 years preferred). Experience working in remote areas and on construction sites. Willingness to work shift schedules, including evenings and weekends as required. Strong working knowledge of drone hardware, software, and data collection methods. Familiarity with survey equipment (GPS, Total Stations) and GIS mapping is an asset. Effective verbal and written communication skills; ability to produce accurate and legible flight and field notes. Problem-solving skills in field environments. Ability to work well in a team and motivate junior staff. Valid driver's license and clean driver's abstract. Safety certifications (First Aid, H2S, CSTS) are assets.
Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

Dental care Disability insurance Extended health care Life insurance
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Calgary, AB