Drafter

Compass Geomatics Ltd.; Calgary; Hybrid; CAD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Job summary

Compass Geomatics Ltd. in Calgary, AB, is seeking a skilled Drafter to produce survey plans, maps, and drawings using CAD software, following company standards and regulatory requirements.

The full-time role supports field data interpretation, drafting updates, and quality control, with hybrid in-office/remote responsibilities. Collaboration with surveyors and project managers is essential to meet project timelines and deliver accurate deliverables.

Qualifications

• Diploma or certificate in Drafting, Geomatics, or Engineering Design.
• Proficiency with CAD tools (AutoCAD, Civil 3D) and drafting techniques.
• Experience with survey data and legal/engineering documentation.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy in measurements.

Responsibilities

• Prepare accurate survey plans, maps, and drawings per company standards.
• Interpret field data and engineering sketches to deliver drafting deliverables.
• Collaborate with surveyors and project managers to meet project timelines.
• Review and revise existing drawings; maintain organized digital files.

Skills

CAD drafting

Detail-oriented

Communication

Time management

Geomatics workflows

Education

Diploma or certificate in Drafting/Geomatics/Engineering Design

Tools

AutoCAD

Civil 3D

Job description

Company Description Compass Geomatics Ltd. is dedicated to training and retaining high-quality personnel to deliver first-class geomatics products and services. The company focuses on providing accurate, high-quality deliverables with fast turnaround times and exceptional customer service. Compass works closely with clients in the evolving energy market, adapting to unique project requirements and changing timelines to deliver efficient and cost-effective solutions. Strong, long-term business relationships are central to the company’s success, and client needs are always the top priority. Industry standards are considered a starting point, as Compass continually strives to be among the most innovative and reliable providers in the geomatics field.

Role Description This full-time Drafter role is a position based in Calgary, AB or Remotely depending on qualifications. The Drafter will prepare accurate survey plans, maps, and drawings using CAD and related geomatics software, following company standards and regulatory requirements. Day-to-day responsibilities include interpreting field survey data, legal descriptions, and engineering sketches to create clear, detailed drafting deliverables. The role involves collaborating with surveyors, project managers, and other team members to resolve discrepancies, update drawings, and meet project timelines. The Drafter will also review and revise existing drawings, maintain organized digital files, and support quality control processes to ensure precise and consistent outputs.

Qualifications

• Proficiency with CAD and drafting software (e.g., AutoCAD, Civil 3D, or similar), and strong technical drawing skills.
• Experience working with survey data, geomatics workflows, and interpreting legal or engineering documentation.
• Strong attention to detail, accuracy in measurements, and commitment to quality control in all drafting tasks.
• Effective communication and collaboration skills for working with multidisciplinary project teams.
• Good organizational and time-management abilities to handle multiple projects and meet deadlines.
• Diploma or certificate in Drafting, Geomatics, Engineering Design, or a related field; relevant experience in energy or land survey projects is an asset.
• Comfort working in a hybrid environment with both in-office and remote responsibilities.
• Knowledge of applicable industry standards, and willingness to learn new tools and innovative drafting practices.