Drafting / Mapping / GIS Technician

1. ABOUT ACTIVE EARTH ENGINEERING

Active Earth Engineering Ltd. is a multidisciplinary engineering and consulting firm specializing in environmental site assessment and remediation, risk assessment, soil, sediment and rock testing management, hydrogeological engineering, biology and natural environment assessments, environmental permitting, and hazardous building material assessments. Our clients include government agencies (municipal, provincial, and federal), property owners, contractors, developers, realtors, architects, and other engineers and consultants. Our company was created in 2007 by a small group of like-minded engineers and geoscientists who sought to build a top-tier service consulting firm tailored to our clients’ needs.

Our team currently includes more than 70 talented and passionate individuals, including engineers, geoscientists hydrogeologists, agrologists, biologists, technicians and professional support staff with well over 800 combined years of environmental experience. With eight locations across BC - Victoria, Burnaby, Nanaimo, Abbotsford, Kelowna, Nelson, Summerland and Kamloops, we are strategically positioned to serve the entire province.

At Active Earth, we believe in investing in our people. We provide mentorship, professional development opportunities, and a collaborative environment where employees are encouraged to grow their skills and build rewarding long-term careers.

2. THE OPPORTUNITY

We are seeking a detail-oriented and motivated Drafting / Mapping / GIS Technician to join our Victoria Office.

This position is ideal for someone who enjoys creating technical drawings and maps, working with spatial data, and supporting a variety of environmental and engineering tasks.

3. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES/DUTIES

Responsibilities and duties will include, but may not be limited to:

• Generating accurate technical drawings, plans, maps, figures, and cross-sections using GIS software and/or AutoCAD software, that illustrate property information, geophysical information, site investigation information, and construction details as needed.
• Convert field notes, sketches, and site information into professional/technical drawings.
• Compile and organize project data from multiple sources.
• Assist project teams with technical and administrative tasks.
• Provide occasional support for field activities and site investigations.

This position and responsibilities may evolve over time, based on the employee’s skills, performance, and career objectives.

4. QUALIFICATIONS

Required

• Degree, Diploma or certificate in any of the following; GIS, geography, engineering technology, drafting, or a related field.
• Minimum 3 years of GIS and AutoCAD experience.
• Proficiency in ESRI GIS Software (ArcGIS Pro) and understanding of the ESRI analysis tools.
• Strong computer skills, including Microsoft Office, Microsoft Excel and PDF software.
• Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.

Preferred

• Experience in environmental consulting, geotechnical engineering, or related industries.
• Technical report and proposal preparation experience.
• Experience with advanced formulas, Power Query, and VBA macros in Microsoft Excel.
• Experience with data extraction, cleaning, validation, and organization, particularly from Excel, PDF, or other technical documents.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Power Automate, Power Apps, and SharePoint for workflow automation and data management.
• Interest in artificial intelligence (AI) and its applications in business processes.

5. COMPENSATION & BENEFITS

Active Earth offers:

• Competitive wages ($28.00 - $33.00 per hour)
• Annual performance and salary reviews
• Bonus Program
• RRSP/TFSA matching program
• Extended health and dental benefits
• Vision care coverage
• Professional development support
• Team-building and social events
• Collaborative and supportive work environment

6. SCHEDULE

This position is an in-office approximately 32-40 hours per week, Monday to Friday.

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Questions about this opportunity may be directed to employment@activeearth.ca.

We look forward to hearing from you.