Geomatics Specialist
- Ottawa, ON, Canada
$70,000 to $90,000 CAD / year · Full-time
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- $70,000 to $90,000 CAD / year
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- Full-time
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- English
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Original job description
About The Role
We are seeking an experienced Geomatics Specialist for a long-term contract opportunity in the Ottawa area. This is a combined field and office-based position involving site data collection, surveying, spatial data management, CAD, and 3D model development.
The successful candidate will work primarily on site, supporting facility management and maintaining accurate models, drawings, engineering records, and spatial data.
Key Responsibilities
Field Responsibilities
Perform building interior and exterior data capture using laser measurement tools and scanning equipment.
Conduct topographic surveys of site features, buildings, utilities, and infrastructure.
Plan and schedule site validation activities, including advance notification to relevant stakeholders.
Identify, locate, and document changes resulting from construction and maintenance activities.
Support survey control activities, including traverses, GNSS, and digital levelling.
Collect accurate field information and maintain comprehensive records of site conditions.
Office Responsibilities
Maintain and update 3D models and 2D CAD drawings in accordance with established technical standards.
Produce General Floor Plans, Area Measurement drawings, and Fire Evacuation Plans.
Maintain engineering site drawings and civil site data records.
Maintain an equipment registry with unique identification numbers linked to spatial data.
Organize and file engineering documentation against the appropriate assets.
Prepare monthly spatial change reports.
Run CAD deliverables through the required quality-control checker and resolve errors before submission.
Update spatial records and models based on field data and site changes.
Required Qualifications
Security Clearance
Must be a Canadian citizen.
Must be eligible to obtain and maintain a Government of Canada SECRET security clearance.
Must have a verifiable 10-year residence and employment history.
Extended periods of residence outside Canada may affect eligibility for the required security clearance.
Education And Experience
Diploma in Civil Engineering Technology and/or Architectural Technology.
Minimum 5 years of experience in field data collection and survey control network field data collection.
Minimum 5 Years Of Experience Using
AutoCAD
AutoCAD Map
AutoCAD Civil 3D
Revit
Experience creating, editing, converting, and producing spatial data using the above platforms.
Minimum 5 years of experience in 3D model management and development using Revit and BricsCAD BIM.
Minimum 2 years of experience collecting building field data, including the use of laser measurement tools, for updating and maintaining records.
Minimum 2 years of experience working in a multidisciplinary engineering or technical environment.
Certification through an accredited provincial association of technicians and technologists, such as C.Tech. or C.E.T.
Valid Ontario G driver's licence and reliable transportation.
Ability to provide copies of applicable licences and certifications as required.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience using total stations, robotic total stations, and GNSS equipment.
Experience with terrestrial laser scanning and point-cloud registration.
Experience using Leica Infinity, Trimble Business Center, or equivalent software.
Previous experience working on government, institutional, or industrial sites.
Bilingual proficiency in English and French.
Who This Role Suits
This position is well suited to an organized and self-directed Geomatics professional who is comfortable working independently in the field and managing their own workload.
The Successful Candidate Should Be Able To
Plan and prioritize field activities independently.
Make sound decisions while working on site.
Maintain accurate and detailed records.
Manage defined turnaround times and deliverables.
Work carefully within established technical and quality-control requirements.
Maintain a high level of accuracy across both field and office responsibilities.
Work Environment
Long-term contract opportunity through 2031.
Primarily on-site/in-person work in the Ottawa area.
Field and office responsibilities.
Access to professional surveying and laser-scanning equipment, including Leica and Trimble instruments.
Opportunity to take ownership of spatial data, models, drawings, and technical records.
Benefits available.
Equal Opportunity
We are committed to providing an inclusive and accessible recruitment process. Accommodations are available upon request throughout the recruitment process.
We are seeking an experienced Geomatics Specialist for a long-term contract opportunity in the Ottawa area. This is a combined field and office-based position involving site data collection, surveying, spatial data management, CAD, and 3D model development.
The successful candidate will work primarily on site, supporting facility management and maintaining accurate models, drawings, engineering records, and spatial data.
Key Responsibilities
Field Responsibilities
Perform building interior and exterior data capture using laser measurement tools and scanning equipment.
Conduct topographic surveys of site features, buildings, utilities, and infrastructure.
Plan and schedule site validation activities, including advance notification to relevant stakeholders.
Identify, locate, and document changes resulting from construction and maintenance activities.
Support survey control activities, including traverses, GNSS, and digital levelling.
Collect accurate field information and maintain comprehensive records of site conditions.
Office Responsibilities
Maintain and update 3D models and 2D CAD drawings in accordance with established technical standards.
Produce General Floor Plans, Area Measurement drawings, and Fire Evacuation Plans.
Maintain engineering site drawings and civil site data records.
Maintain an equipment registry with unique identification numbers linked to spatial data.
Organize and file engineering documentation against the appropriate assets.
Prepare monthly spatial change reports.
Run CAD deliverables through the required quality-control checker and resolve errors before submission.
Update spatial records and models based on field data and site changes.
Required Qualifications
Security Clearance
Must be a Canadian citizen.
Must be eligible to obtain and maintain a Government of Canada SECRET security clearance.
Must have a verifiable 10-year residence and employment history.
Extended periods of residence outside Canada may affect eligibility for the required security clearance.
Education And Experience
Diploma in Civil Engineering Technology and/or Architectural Technology.
Minimum 5 years of experience in field data collection and survey control network field data collection.
Minimum 5 Years Of Experience Using
AutoCAD
AutoCAD Map
AutoCAD Civil 3D
Revit
Experience creating, editing, converting, and producing spatial data using the above platforms.
Minimum 5 years of experience in 3D model management and development using Revit and BricsCAD BIM.
Minimum 2 years of experience collecting building field data, including the use of laser measurement tools, for updating and maintaining records.
Minimum 2 years of experience working in a multidisciplinary engineering or technical environment.
Certification through an accredited provincial association of technicians and technologists, such as C.Tech. or C.E.T.
Valid Ontario G driver's licence and reliable transportation.
Ability to provide copies of applicable licences and certifications as required.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience using total stations, robotic total stations, and GNSS equipment.
Experience with terrestrial laser scanning and point-cloud registration.
Experience using Leica Infinity, Trimble Business Center, or equivalent software.
Previous experience working on government, institutional, or industrial sites.
Bilingual proficiency in English and French.
Who This Role Suits
This position is well suited to an organized and self-directed Geomatics professional who is comfortable working independently in the field and managing their own workload.
The Successful Candidate Should Be Able To
Plan and prioritize field activities independently.
Make sound decisions while working on site.
Maintain accurate and detailed records.
Manage defined turnaround times and deliverables.
Work carefully within established technical and quality-control requirements.
Maintain a high level of accuracy across both field and office responsibilities.
Work Environment
Long-term contract opportunity through 2031.
Primarily on-site/in-person work in the Ottawa area.
Field and office responsibilities.
Access to professional surveying and laser-scanning equipment, including Leica and Trimble instruments.
Opportunity to take ownership of spatial data, models, drawings, and technical records.
Benefits available.
Equal Opportunity
We are committed to providing an inclusive and accessible recruitment process. Accommodations are available upon request throughout the recruitment process.
More about this job
Responsibilities
Collect and document site data through building measurements, topographic surveys, scanning, and survey control activities. Maintain spatial records, engineering drawings, and 2D/3D models, produce required plans and reports, and ensure CAD deliverables meet quality standards.
Requirements
Requires a civil engineering technology and/or architectural technology diploma, at least five years of relevant field surveying and CAD experience, and at least five years of 3D model management experience using Revit and BricsCAD BIM. Candidates must be Canadian citizens eligible for a Government of Canada SECRET clearance, hold an accredited technician or technologist certification, and have a valid Ontario G driver's licence.
Skills
- Field Data Collection
- Survey Control
- Topographic Surveying
- Laser Measurement
- Terrestrial Laser Scanning
- Spatial Data Management
- AutoCAD
- AutoCAD Map
- AutoCAD Civil 3D
- Revit
- BricsCAD BIM
- 3D Model Development
- CAD Quality Control
- GNSS
- Digital Levelling
- Technical Documentation
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Categories
- Engineering
- Construction
- Government & Public Sector
- Data & Analytics
Keywords
- Geomatics
- Field Data Collection
- Topographic Surveys
- Survey Control Networks
- GNSS
- Digital Levelling
- Laser Measurement Tools
- Terrestrial Laser Scanning
- Point-Cloud Registration
- AutoCAD
- AutoCAD Map
- AutoCAD Civil 3D
- Revit
- BricsCAD BIM
- 3D Model Management
- Spatial Data
- CAD Drawings
- General Floor Plans
- Area Measurement Drawings
- Fire Evacuation Plans
- Leica Infinity
- Trimble Business Center
- Total Stations
- Robotic Total Stations
- C.Tech.
- C.E.T.
- SECRET Security Clearance
- Engineering Records
- Quality Control
- Facility Management