Commercial Drone Pilot and Surveyor
- ON, Canada
- Saint Clements, ON, Canada
$35 to $45 CAD / hour · Full-time
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- $35 to $45 CAD / hour
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- Full-time
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- English
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Original job description
Commercial Drone Pilot & Surveyor
About Us
Kieswetter Excavating is a fourth-generation, family-owned heavy civil contractor, and we’re approaching our 100th year in 2027. We specialize in excavating, site grading, site servicing, sewer and watermain, earthwork, concrete, demolition, and aggregates. Our people work on projects across Southwestern Ontario and take pride in doing the job right and going home safe.
The Role
We’re looking for a Drone Pilot & Surveyor to join our survey team. You’ll split your time between the field and the office. You’ll capture aerial data, produce accurate site models and quantities, and provide construction layout so our crews can build with confidence.
What You’ll Do
About Us
Kieswetter Excavating is a fourth-generation, family-owned heavy civil contractor, and we’re approaching our 100th year in 2027. We specialize in excavating, site grading, site servicing, sewer and watermain, earthwork, concrete, demolition, and aggregates. Our people work on projects across Southwestern Ontario and take pride in doing the job right and going home safe.
The Role
We’re looking for a Drone Pilot & Surveyor to join our survey team. You’ll split your time between the field and the office. You’ll capture aerial data, produce accurate site models and quantities, and provide construction layout so our crews can build with confidence.
What You’ll Do
- Plan and fly commercial drones for site progress, topographic mapping, stockpile and earthwork volumes, and as-built documentation.
- Process aerial data into various reports.
- Set and maintain survey control, and provide construction layout (grades, offsets, stakeout) for sewer, watermain, grading, and concrete work, ect.
- Collect as-built data and prepare records for project closeout.
- Work with project managers, estimators, and site supervisors to deliver accurate, timely data.
- Maintain survey and drone equipment, flight logs, and calibration records.
- Valid Transport Canada RPAS Pilot Certificate, Advanced Operations.
- Experience with GNSS/GPS rovers and total stations.
- Experience processing drone data.
- A diploma or degree in surveying, geomatics, civil engineering technology, or a related field, or equivalent hands-on experience.
- Familiarity with heavy civil construction, especially earthwork and underground servicing.
- Strong attention to detail and comfort working outdoors in all seasons.
- Valid driver’s licence and a clean driving record.
- Experience with machine control data prep.
- OLS licence or progress toward a designation (OLS, C.E.T., or similar).
- Experience RTK/PPK drone workflows.
- Previous experience in a contractor-side survey role.
- Competitive pay and group benefits / RRSP matching.
- A stable, long-standing, family-owned company with a strong safety focus.
- Modern equipment and technology.
- Training and room to grow.
More about this job
Responsibilities
Plan and operate commercial drones to capture site progress, mapping, earthwork volumes, and as-built data, then process the data into models and reports. Establish survey control, provide construction layout, maintain equipment and flight records, and coordinate accurate, timely information with project teams.
Requirements
Candidates need an Advanced Operations Transport Canada RPAS Pilot Certificate, experience with GNSS/GPS rovers, total stations, and drone data processing, plus surveying, geomatics, civil engineering technology education or equivalent hands-on experience. Familiarity with heavy civil construction, strong attention to detail, outdoor work readiness, and a valid driver’s licence with a clean record are also required.
Skills
- Commercial Drone Piloting
- Aerial Data Capture
- Topographic Mapping
- Drone Data Processing
- Surveying
- GNSS/GPS Rover Operation
- Total Station Operation
- Survey Control
- Construction Layout
- As-Built Documentation
- Earthwork Volume Measurement
- Heavy Civil Construction
- RTK/PPK Drone Workflows
- Equipment Maintenance
- Flight Log Management
Benefits
- Competitive Pay
- Group Benefits
- RRSP Matching
- Training
- Career Growth Opportunities
Visa sponsorship
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- Construction
- Engineering
- Trades
- Security & Safety
Keywords
- Transport Canada RPAS Pilot Certificate
- Advanced Operations
- Commercial Drones
- Aerial Data
- Topographic Mapping
- Site Progress Monitoring
- Stockpile Volumes
- Earthwork Volumes
- As-Built Documentation
- Surveying
- GNSS/GPS Rovers
- Total Stations
- Survey Control
- Construction Layout
- Grades
- Offsets
- Stakeout
- Sewer
- Watermain
- Site Grading
- Heavy Civil Construction
- Machine Control Data
- RTK/PPK Workflows
- Flight Logs
- Calibration Records
- Project Closeout
- Geomatics
- Civil Engineering Technology
- OLS
- C.E.T.