Geomatics & GIS Technologist: Field & Office Mapping

Compass Geomatics Ltd.; Calgary; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

RRSP matching

Flexible schedule

Safety-focused culture

Job summary

Compass Geomatics Ltd. is seeking a Geomatics / GIS Technologist to manage field data collection with GPS/GNSS, UAVs, and 3D laser scanners, then process data in the office using GIS and CAD tools.

You will capture, analyze, and visualize spatial information to support diverse projects, ensuring data accuracy and delivering high-quality maps and reports. The role requires integrating field data with AutoCAD Civil 3D, ArcGIS, and QGIS, while following safety protocols during fieldwork.

Qualifications

• Diploma or degree in Geomatics, GIS, Geomatics Engineering Technology, Surveying or a related field.
• Proficient with GIS software and CAD tools; practical experience in point clouds and drone workflows.
• Experience operating surveying instruments, UAVs, and terrestrial 3D scanners is valued.

Responsibilities

• Conduct field surveys for engineering, construction, and topographic projects.
• Plan UAV flights for aerial mapping and site inspections.
• Process drone imagery to create orthomosaics, point clouds and DEMs.
• Register and analyze point cloud data from laser scanners for modeling.
• Integrate field data with CAD and GIS software to produce maps and reports.
• Ensure data accuracy and adhere to safety protocols in field operations.

Skills

GIS proficiency

CAD proficiency

Drone operation

Field surveying

Data analysis

Education

Diploma or degree in Geomatics

Tools

Leica Cyclone

Trimble RealWorks

Pix4D

DroneDeploy

Agisoft Metashape

AutoCAD Civil 3D

ArcGIS

QGIS

Job description

Compass Geomatics Ltd. is seeking a Geomatics / GIS Technologist to manage field data collection with GPS/GNSS, UAVs, and 3D laser scanners, then process data in the office using GIS and CAD tools.

You will capture, analyze, and visualize spatial information to support diverse projects, ensuring data accuracy and delivering high-quality maps and reports. The role requires integrating field data with AutoCAD Civil 3D, ArcGIS, and QGIS, while following safety protocols during fieldwork.