Geospatial Technician

Description

• Utilizes geographic data from a variety of sources including census, field observation, satellite imagery, aerial photographs, ALTA surveys, engineering documents, etc.
• Processes and analyzes photogrammetric and lidar data.
• Complies with Employee Handbook, Code of Conduct and Company Policies & Procedures.
• Attends work regularly and punctually, as scheduled or expected.
• Prepares and manages metadata.
• Compiles spatial data from internal teams.
• Presents, supports, and leads-by-example with a safety and quality-oriented attitude.
• Collects lidar and photogrammetric data utilizing drones.
• Supports survey staff by providing support files.
• Collects additional field data, including surveyed ground points.
• Supports projects by providing requested information.
• Operates Company aligned vehicle for site and surveying visits. Drives between site locations during daytime and nighttime hours and in varying weather conditions in order to complete site surveys.
• Performs surface comparison and quantity calculations, with guidance.
• Performs quality assurance and control on data products.

Requirements

• 1 or more years' experience in drone-based data collection preferred.
• Experience with remotely-sensed data processing and analytics is preferred.
• FAA Part 107 Remote Pilot License and/or Canadian equivalent required.
• 1 or more years of data processing or utilization of GIS/CAD software experience preferred.
• Microsoft Office (Excel including data sorting and filtering, charts, formatting, pivot tables, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, etc.)
• Experience using lidar scanners is preferred.
• Knowledge of survey, including experience using Trimble GPS survey equipment, is preferred.
• Ability to travel 51 to 75% domestically and internationally required.
• Bachelor’s degree in UAV/drone science, remote sensing, geographic information systems, cartographic science, or geodetics preferred.
• Ability to work professionally with clients, vendors, employees, managers and supervisors.
• Must possess a valid Driver’s License.
• Highschool diploma/GED required.
• GIS/CAD software (ArcGIS, Global Mapper, AutoCAD).
• 1 or more years of traditional field survey experience preferred.
• Field experience, including drone-based data collection.
• Data collection requires some physical work in adverse weather, including extensive walking over uneven terrain.
• DJI flight planning software.
• Ability to work & learn independently.

Benefits

• RRSP with 6% company match
• Wellness Reimbursement $680 CAD annually
• 4 weeks Paid Time Off (PTO) and 10 Paid Holidays
• Paid Parental Leave and Paid Sabbatical Leave
• Short and Long Term Disability
• Employee Discounts and Wellness programs
• Basic Life and Dependent Life
• Employee Referral Bonus
• Medical, Prescription, Dental and Vision
• Tuition and Green Car reimbursement

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance