Careers: Calgary, Alberta

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 Plan Checker / Geomatics Technician is responsible for the quality assurance & quality control of the Survey Plans received from the CAD department. Plan checkers are responsible for ensuring Plans are correct and that they conform to Caltech’s high internal standards, Federal, Provincial & Municipal regulations, industry licensing requirements and Land Titles registration requirements. In addition, they need to verify that Plans have all the required information on them in order to meet client needs/requests.

Responsibilities / Job Duties:

– Ensure overall quality assurance & quality control of Plans;

– Review Plans for completeness & accuracy using Caltech & industry standards of practice; including applicable provincial land surveying Acts, Manual of Standard Practice & industry licensing requirements;

– Conduct calculations & comparisons to ensure Plan numerical information is correct and that data is based on the correct governing evidence assessment;

– Note errors & omissions on the Plans and note modifications;

– Ensure survey data processing was done correctly;

– Review titles & all title documents; check with appropriate land titles and/or crown Public Land Standing Report;

– Communicate with Field Crew and / or Project Manager to verify information;

– Complete the Plan Checker Checklist;

– Maintain familiarity with current survey & checking techniques, as well as maintain current knowledge of legislation and codes and suggest updates to quality control checklists as needed;

– Other duties are required.

Requirements:

Essential Qualifications:

– Diploma in Geomatics Technology, OR an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.

– Working knowledge of AutoCAD & / or Microsurvey coordinate calculation software.

– Active participation in Caltech Survey Ltd.’s health and safety program.

– Strong commitment to excellence, attention to detail and time management.

Assets:

– Experience with wellsite and pipeline surveys for the oil & gas industry.

– Familiarity with pipeline project CAD products such as legal survey plans, construction survey plans & as-built data.

– An understanding of the requirements for plan submissions to Provincial and Federal Regulatory bodies.

Conditions of Employment:

Participate in training on technology and methodology

Obtain and maintain valid essential certifications

Provide copy of acceptable educational credentials (Diploma in Geomatics Technology) or demonstrate equivalent experience (minimum 3 years’ prior experience in a similar role).

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Additional pay:

• Overtime pay

Benefits:

• Dental care
• Disability insurance
• Extended health care
• Life insurance
• Vision care

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• Overtime

Experience:

• AutoCAD: 1 year (preferred)
• Drafting: 1 year (preferred)

Work remotely:

• Yes

COVID-19 precaution(s):

• Remote interview process
• Virtual meetings

Contact:

• Please click HERE to apply for this position

We thank all applicants, however only those selected for interviews will be contacted.

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:

• Please click HERE to apply for this position

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