CAD Operator / Geomatics Technician | Western Canada

Global Raymac Surveys Inc.; Calgary; On-site; CAD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wages

Company paid Sun Life benefits

HSA & PSA

Safety first mentality

Professional growth and development

Job summary

Global Raymac Surveys Inc. is looking for a CAD Operator / Geomatics Technician to support land surveying and engineering projects across Western Canada. You will prepare and process survey drawings, work with field data, and produce accurate plans for construction and land claims.

The role requires strong drafting skills and reliability. Ideal candidates have a Geomatics/CAD background, 3–5+ years of drafting experience, and proficiency in AutoCAD Civil 3D.

Qualifications

• Geomatics or CAD diploma from an accredited institution.
• 3–5+ years of drafting or geomatics experience.
• Experience with legal and engineering plans.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD Civil 3D.
• Strong attention to detail and technical accuracy.
• Ability to work independently and in a collaborative team.

Responsibilities

• Prepare construction engineering survey plans and drawings using CAD software.
• Produce legal survey, topographic, bathymetric, engineering, and construction layout plans.
• Operate CAD software to create detailed and technically accurate drawings under supervision.
• Process GPS and total station field data, field notes, and sketches for survey plans.
• Coordinate legal, engineering, and architectural plans for field layout.
• Ensure drawings meet project requirements and quality standards.
• Calculate anchor bolts and plates from PDF documents.
• Collaborate with project teams to meet schedules and budgets.
• Build and maintain professional client and team relationships.

Skills

Attention to detail

Team collaboration

Independent work

Problem solving

Communication

Education

Geomatics/CAD diploma

Tools

AutoCAD Civil 3D

Job description

Full Time X-Western Canada, Calgary, AB, CA

16 days ago Requisition ID: 1138

Come map the globe with us!

Build your career with Global Raymac Surveys, a dynamic company with outstanding growth potential. Does the opportunity to learn new things and work with experienced mentors excite you? If so, we have an opportunity for you!

At Global Raymac, we are committed to creating an engaging, safe, and respectful environment for our people, and we’re proud to support the communities in which we live and work. We are innovators, problem solvers, and collaborators—and we’re looking for enthusiastic people like you to join our team.

Our people thrive in an environment that encourages innovation and inspires those with aspirations to make a difference.

Why Join Us?

• Competitive wages
• Company paid Sun Life benefits
• HSA & PSA
• Safety first mentality
• Professional growth and development

Job Summary

The CAD Operator / Geomatics Technician supports land surveying and engineering projects by preparing accurate survey drawings and plans using computer-assisted design software. Working closely with surveyors, project managers, and technical staff, the technician processes field data and produces legal and topographic plans for construction, engineering, and land claim projects across Western Canada. The role requires strong technical drafting skills, attention to detail, and the ability to meet project deadlines while ensuring compliance with jurisdictional standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare construction engineering survey plans and drawings using CAD software.
• Produce legal survey, topographic, bathymetric, engineering, and construction layout plans.
• Operate CAD software to create detailed and technically accurate drawings under the supervision of the Project Manager.
• Process GPS and total station field data, field notes, and sketches to generate accurate survey plans.
• Coordinate legal, engineering, and architectural plans for field layout.
• Ensure drawings meet project requirements, quality standards.
• Ability to accurately calculate anchor bolts and plates from PDF documents.
• Collaborate with project teams to meet project schedules, budgets, and quality control standards.
• Build and maintain professional relationships with clients and team members.

Qualifications

• Preferred education, in Geomatics, and/or CAD from an accredited institution and experience in civil surveying
• 3–5+ years of related drafting or geomatics experience preferred.
• Experience working with legal and engineering plans.
• Understanding of basic surveying principles and survey plan requirements.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD Civil 3D is required.
• Experience with CAD mapping or GIS software is considered an asset.
• Strong attention to detail and technical accuracy.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to multitask and manage multiple project deadlines.
• Problem-solving ability and analytical thinking.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a collaborative team in a fast-paced environment.

The compensation package for this position will be commensurate with the level of responsibility of the position as well as the candidate's qualifications.

Please note, only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.