Drafting and Geomatics Technician

St. Lawrence Seaway; Quebec; Hybrid; CAD 52,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Defined-benefit pension

Group insurance

Virtual health care

Paid time off

Employee and family assistance

Professional development

Wellness program

Job summary

St. Lawrence Seaway Management Corporation is seeking a Real Estate Mapping specialist to manage and maintain property information with CAD and GIS tools.

You will conduct field visits, verify site conditions, and document lands and infrastructure assets according to standards. The role supports the Real Estate Management team, updates inventories, and responds to inquiries about land ownership, property boundaries, and leases.

Qualifications

• College diploma in Urban Planning or a related field.
• Minimum of five (5) years of experience preparing and producing technical drawings, plans, and topographic mapping.
• Strong knowledge of surveying principles, mapping techniques, and design software, including AutoCAD Map and/or geodetic applications.
• Familiarity with Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and geospatial data management.

Responsibilities

• Prepare detailed technical drawings, plans, maps, and layouts related to lands, properties, and infrastructure assets; conduct field visits to collect measurements, verify site conditions, and document existing features while ensuring compliance with established standards, procedures, and best practices.
• Maintain and update inventories, records, and associated data related to lands and properties managed by the Corporation.
• Monitor the use and maintenance of the electronic mapping system.
• Respond to internal and external inquiries regarding technical drawings, mapping data, land ownership records, property boundaries, land classifications, leases, and other real estate-related information.
• Provide technical field and office support to the Real Estate Management team and other departments in support of land management, mapping, and property-related activities, as required.

Skills

GIS

Surveying principles

Mapping

Communication

Education

Urban Planning diploma

Tools

AutoCAD Map

Geodetic applications

GIS software

Job description

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At the St. Lawrence Seaway Management Corporation, our people come first. We are proud to make a real difference by contributing to a sustainable and efficient transportation of goods. Applying to join our dynamic team will make you an ambassador for a seaway that is essential to everyone’s daily life. Discover a workplace that promotes safety, diversity and innovation.

Location: St. Lambert
Province: Quebec (CA-QC)
Assignment: Permanent
# of openings: 1
Hours of work: 37.5 per week
Salary range: $CAN37.84/hour to $CAN40.90/hour after the 90-day work probation period

Your role

Are you passionate about mapping, drafting, and geospatial technologies?

Join our Real Estate team and play a key role in managing and maintaining critical property information.

Our advantages

• Competitve compensation, defined-benefit pension plan, group insurance and virtual health care.
• Generous paid time off to promote work-life balance.
• Employee and family assistance program.
• Professional development, wellness program and other benefits.

Your Responsibilities

• Prepare detailed technical drawings, plans, maps, and layouts related to lands, properties, and infrastructure assets; conduct field visits to collect measurements, verify site conditions, and document existing features while ensuring compliance with established standards, procedures, and best practices.
• Maintain and update inventories, records, and associated data related to lands and properties managed by the Corporation.
• Monitor the use and maintenance of the electronic mapping system.
• Respond to internal and external inquiries regarding technical drawings, mapping data, land ownership records, property boundaries, land classifications, leases, and other real estate-related information.
• Provide technical field and office support to the Real Estate Management team and other departments in support of land management, mapping, and property-related activities, as required.

Your Profile

• College diploma in Urban Planning or a related field.
• Minimum of five (5) years of experience preparing and producing technical drawings, plans, and topographic mapping.
• Strong knowledge of surveying principles, mapping techniques, and design software, including AutoCAD Map and/or geodetic applications.
• Familiarity with Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and geospatial data management.
• Basic knowledge of land management systems, land registry records, and database management systems.
• Ability to interpret property records, cadastral plans, legal land descriptions, and related documentation.
• Fluently bilingual (English and French), both spoken and written, with the ability to communicate effectively with stakeholders in Ontario and Quebec.
• Valid driver's licence (Class G in Ontario or Class 5 in Quebec) with an acceptable and insurable driving record.
• Available to undergo a medical examination and a functional capacity evaluation.
• Ability to work effectively in a combination of indoor office and outdoor field environments.
• Willingness and ability to travel throughout the Corporation's territory as required.

The St. Lawrence Seaway Management Corporation is committed to diversity by encouraging an inclusive and equitable recruitment and work environment. We welcome everyone to apply, including candidates who identify as a member of one or more of the following groups: women, Indigenous persons, visible minorities and persons with disabilities to apply.

We would love to connect with you about this opportunity.

Please note that only those candidates under consideration will be contacted.