Careers

Caltech Surveys Ltd. is run by surveyors and project managers who are passionate about providing accurate and professional service. Our company has grown from just 2 people in 1990, to a large and diverse group of hardworking professionals. We offer a challenging and rewarding workplace, and provide excellent pay, a generous bonus structure, a comprehensive benefits package and many opportunities for growth. We understand work / life balance and push ourselves to create strong teams that can take on any project. We use the most current technology and we have made professional career development a key part of our strategic plan. If you are motivated by success, career growth potential and a great team, we encourage you to apply today!

Position Overview:

The CAD Technician is responsible for the development and preparation of survey drawings including well sites, subdivisions, pipelines, individual ownership, and crossing plans.

Responsibilities/Job Duties:

• Interpret field notes, sketches, legal plans, air photos, and digital data
• Complete survey computations including GPS, conventional data processing and calculations necessary for establishing legal boundaries and construction layouts
• Operate computer-assisted design (CAD) and drafting workstations
• Prepare plans to be submitted to the Land Registry Office and Sustainable Resources Development
• Complete documentation packages and produce drawing sets
• Complete general mapping and drafting duties including CAD and ArcGIS mapping
• Ensure drafting standards, procedures, overall data quality, and integrity are met
• Complete first office checks of all existing and proposed wells, pipelines, legals, etc by using government sites such as ISC and IRIS
• Ensure everything required of the field survey has been completed and is correct. Contact with field crews for missing sightlines, field conditions, etc

Requirements:

Essential Qualifications:

• Completion of the Geomatics diploma program / Engineering Design and Drafting Technology diploma and/or equivalent experience
• Working knowledge of AutoCAD, Civil 3-D and/or Microsurvey coordinate calculation software;
• Experience with processing survey data (Trimble preferably)
• Active participation in Caltech Survey Ltd.’s health and safety program
• Have the ability to identify and set priorities and possess effective time management skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong commitment to excellence, attention to detail and professional development

Assets:

• 2 – 5 years’ experience drafting or mapping legal plans and oil and gas plans (Intermediate CAD Technician), 5+ years experience (Senior CAD Technician)
• Experience with ESRI ArcGIS Software
• Understanding of Western Canada Township setup (DLS)
• Understanding of field survey and traversing
• Prior field experience
• An understanding of the requirements for plan submissions to ISC and/or Sustainable Resource Development

Conditions of Employment:

• Participate in training on technology and methodology
• Obtain and maintain valid essential requirements
• Provide a copy of Geomatics diploma or demonstrate a minimum of 4 years’ experience in a similar role

Decision Making:

• Accountable:
  • Production Manager to ensure data is entered correctly.
• Consult:
  • Field Crews regarding questions related to the plans
  • Safety Manager in regards to any safety-related concerns or incidents.
• Inform:
  • Production Manager of any major issues with plans, documents, calculations or equipment.
• Supported:
  • N/A

Working Conditions:

• Constant office work
• Frequent sitting at a desk
• Occasional lifting, pushing, pulling, walking, standing with items up to 20 lbs
• Frequent exposure to computers and other standard office equipment
• Frequent use of memory
• Frequent exposure to stressful situations and competing priorities
• Constant communication (spoken, written, reading)
• Manual dexterity required to use computer and peripherals
• Overtime may be required based on workload

Contact:

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We thank all applicants for their interest. However, only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.