CAD Technologist | Survey (OLS)

MTE Consultants Inc.; London; Hybrid; CAD 41,000 - 51,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee-owned firm

Competitive compensation

RRSP matching

Wellness Spending Account

Professional development

Job summary

MTE Consultants Inc. seeks a CAD Technologist to join the OLS Division in London, Ontario.

You will support land development and infrastructure planning by preparing construction layouts, lot grading plans, and boundary surveys under the supervision of an Ontario Land Surveyor and project managers. The ideal candidate has a degree or diploma in civil engineering technology or geomatics, 3–5 years CAD/survey experience, and strong Civil 3D skills.

Qualifications

• Degree or Diploma in Civil Engineering Technology, Geomatics, Survey Engineering Technology, or equivalent.
• Minimum 3–5 years of relevant CAD and survey experience.
• Strong working knowledge of Civil 3D.
• Experience preparing construction layout calculations and sketches from engineering and architectural drawings.
• Experience preparing Lot Grading Plans and interpreting grading, servicing, and site plans.
• Good understanding of survey calculations, elevations, offsets, slopes, and coordinate systems.
• Experience processing field survey data and preparing information for field crews.
• Working knowledge of boundary surveying principles and Ontario cadastral surveying standards.
• Experience with TBC, MicroSurvey, or similar survey software is considered an asset.
• Strong accuracy, organizational, and communication skills.
• Valid Class G driver’s licence and access to a vehicle for work-related travel.

Responsibilities

• You will be a key member of the OLS team working closely with an Ontario Land Surveyor, Project Managers, Survey Crew Chiefs, and the Technical Sector Leader
• Review architectural, civil, structural, landscape, and servicing drawings and prepare detailed construction layout calculations and sketches
• Prepare construction layout information for building corners, foundations, curbs, sidewalks, utilities, light standards, fencing, grading features, and other construction elements
• Prepare Lot Grading Plans, including proposed elevations, drainage patterns, slopes, swales, retaining walls, and related grading information
• Responsible for downloading and processing collected field data and uploading coordinated layout information and preparing point plots
• Prepare and/or facilitate the completion of a variety of legal survey plans, reference plans, Boundary and topographic surveys, SRPRs, Strata Plans, Condominiums, grading Plans etc
• Undertake boundary calculations based on field evidence, title documents and authority plans
• Understand and Processing GPS data for UTM/MTM and localized datum (both ground and grid)
• Attend and participate in project team meetings and coordinate with team members to ensure efficient and timely delivery of project deliverables
• Ability to read and interpret title information and understand priority of evidence
• Strong knowledge of AOLS standards and regulations pertaining to plan specifications
• Preparation of topographic plans including contours, DTM and volume calculations
• Assist and provide technical support to junior CAD staff, as required
• Assist with survey and project research, as required
• Support field crews with construction layout information, calculations, and revisions
• Maintain clear documentation of calculations, assumptions, and revisions

Skills

CAD drafting

Civil 3D

survey data processing

communication skills

valid driver’s license

Education

Diploma in Civil Engineering Technology or Geomatics

Tools

TBC

MicroSurvey

Job description

Are you passionate about precision, accuracy, and contributing to projects that shape our communities from the ground up? Do you thrive in an environment where technical problem-solving, collaboration, and field experience come together to support land development and infrastructure planning? We are currently seeking a CAD Technologist to join our OLS Division to work out of our London office.

MTE Consultants is a multidisciplinary engineering firm that has been shaping Ontario since 1985 with offices in Kitchener, Burlington, Toronto, London and Stratford. Our services include civil and structural engineering, building and environmental science, geotechnical engineering, and land surveying.

As a 100% employee-owned company, our growth is driven by our commitment to client satisfaction and shared accountability. We collaborate with clients to enhance the communities where our friends, families, and neighbours live and work.

Responsibilities

• You will be a key member of the OLS team working closely with an Ontario Land Surveyor, Project Managers, Survey Crew Chiefs, and the Technical Sector Leader
• Review architectural, civil, structural, landscape, and servicing drawings and prepare detailed construction layout calculations and sketches
• Prepare construction layout information for building corners, foundations, curbs, sidewalks, utilities, light standards, fencing, grading features, and other construction elements
• Prepare Lot Grading Plans, including proposed elevations, drainage patterns, slopes, swales, retaining walls, and related grading information
• Responsible for downloading and processing collected field data and uploading coordinated layout information and preparing point plots
• Prepare and/or facilitate the completion of a variety of legal survey plans, reference plans, Boundary and topographic surveys, SRPRs, Strata Plans, Condominiums, grading Plans etc
• Undertake boundary calculations based on field evidence, title documents and authority plans
• Understand and Processing GPS data for UTM/MTM and localized datum (both ground and grid)
• Attend and participate in project team meetings and coordinate with team members to ensure efficient and timely delivery of project deliverables
• Ability to read and interpret title information and understand priority of evidence
• Strong knowledge of AOLS standards and regulations pertaining to plan specifications
• Preparation of topographic plans including contours, DTM and volume calculations

Requirements

• Degree or Diploma in Civil Engineering Technology, Geomatics, Survey Engineering Technology, or equivalent
• Minimum 3–5 years of relevant CAD and survey experience
• Strong working knowledge of Civil 3D
• Experience preparing construction layout calculations and sketches from engineering and architectural drawings
• Experience preparing Lot Grading Plans and interpreting grading, servicing, and site plans
• Good understanding of survey calculations, elevations, offsets, slopes, and coordinate systems
• Experience processing field survey data and preparing information for field crews
• Working knowledge of boundary surveying principles and Ontario cadastral surveying standards
• Experience with TBC, MicroSurvey, or similar survey software is considered an asset
• Strong accuracy, organizational, and communication skills
• Valid Class G driver’s licence and access to a vehicle for work-related travel

Additional Responsibilities

• Assist and provide technical support to junior CAD staff, as required
• Assist with survey and project research, as required
• Support field crews with construction layout information, calculations, and revisions
• Maintain clear documentation of calculations, assumptions, and revisions
• Other related duties, as assigned

What we offer

• You’ll contribute to impactful projects that help shape communities across Kitchener-Waterloo, London, the GTA, and beyond. From residential subdivisions and multi-storey developments to commercial sites, industrial facilities, and municipal infrastructure, our Survey team supports projects through precise data, mapping, and field expertise that lay the foundation for successful design and construction
• Multi-Disciplinary Expertise: Collaborate with engineers from various disciplines, scientists, and surveyors to broaden your skill set
• 100% Employee-Owned firm with opportunities for you to purchase shares
• Competitive compensation, benefits, RRSP matching, Wellness Spending Account and performance bonuses
• Training and professional development opportunities
• Reimbursement for annual professional memberships
• Flexible work environment and work-life balance
• Collaborative culture
• The opportunity to participate in various Social Committee events and community focused initiatives

Salary Range

$29.54 – $36.92 per hour, plus benefits

Hourly Wage will be based on individual education, qualifications, and relevant work experience.

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

MTE Consultants will accommodate the needs of qualified applicants under AODA legislation in all parts of the hiring process. Should accommodation be required, please notify our Human Resources department at [e-mail].

Excited about what we do?

If you’re passionate about doing great work alongside a talented team, we’d love to hear from you.