Geomatics Drafting Supervisor

Challenger Geomatics Ltd.; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Challenger Geomatics Ltd. seeks a Geomatics Drafting Supervisor to oversee Alberta drafting technologists from the Sherwood Park office. You will coordinate workflows, manage resources and ensure quality planning and cost controls across projects.

The role requires supervising, drafting plans, and maintaining rigorous documentation with ~30% chargeable work. A related degree or diploma is expected along with CAD experience.

Qualifications

• Requires degree or diploma in geomatics and 5+ years in computing/CAD within geomatics.
• Supervisory or team-lead experience is an asset.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to meet multiple deadlines.
• Commitment to professional development and collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Direct and coordinate drafting workflows for Alberta Technologists.
• Oversee project operations, allocate tasks and manage resources.
• Ensure adherence to company drafting standards and cost controls.
• Draft plans and perform drafting, calculations, and plan checking (≈30% chargeable).
• Promote safety and ensure health and safety duties are followed.

Skills

Leadership

Team management

Detail orientation

Deadline management

Education

Degree or Diploma in Geomatics or related field

Tools

AutoCAD

MicroStation

Job description

Position: Geomatics Drafting Supervisor

Location: Edmonton, AB

Position Type: Full-time Permanent Office position

Company Overview:

Challenger Geomatics Ltd, an Inline Group Inc company, is a land surveying firm with a strong track record for recognizing and retaining talent and providing quality innovative solutions to our clients. Our team of talented professionals uses the latest technology to deliver land surveying, mapping and remote sensing services. We work hard to understand the needs of our clients and deliver exceptional service to support the successful delivery of their projects. We offer our employees competitive compensation along with health and dental benefits, RRSP matching, work-life balance initiatives, and much more. Join our team today!

Position Overview:

The CAD Drafting Supervisor will be based out of our Sherwood Park office and is responsible for managing workflows for our Alberta Drafting Technologists and coordinating ongoing project operations. This includes distributing assignments, managing computing resources, and maintaining company standards for product quality and cost-control. The ideal candidate will be a driver of innovation and efficiencies. This position is also expected to draft plans and be 30% chargeable.

General Responsibilities:

Systems

• Manage specialized hardware and software systems for the technical team.
• Work with other staff to resolve technical issues, training and other system issues.
• Identify opportunities and recommendations for increasing workflow efficiencies.

Personnel

• Provide guidance and direction to technical team to ensure operational and technical excellence.
• Recruit, train and supervise technical users in core application skills and standards.
• Evaluate team members for their technical skills, performance, and productivity.
• Maintain a positive working relationship with all levels of the organization

Quality Assurance

• Promote and encourage continual improvement
• Recommend best practices for solutions to meet customer business needs.
• Participate in the implementation of process and product standards.
• Ensure project documentation and contracts follow the standards set forth by the appropriate authority.
• Monitor production to ensure service standard is maintained.
• Perform all supervisory health and safety duties as identified in the company’s health and safety manual.

Production

• Plan, organize and manage work plans of technical project team
• Prioritize and schedule resources in coordination with Project Managers
• Ensure projects are completed on budget
• Perform drafting, calculations, and/or plan checking functions. Approximately 30% chargeability will be expected.

Qualifications

• Degree or Diploma in a related field, plus a minimum of 5 years of computing/CAD experience in Geomatics.
• Previous supervisory experience an asset.
• Ability to lead and build a collaborative and healthy team environment.
• A commitment to continual professional development.
• Superior attention to detail and extremely organized with the ability to manage multiple deadlines.