Reality Capture / Drone Pilot

EBC Inc.; Mississauga; On-site; CAD 55,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vacation 4 weeks

Group insurance program

RRSP with DPSP

Telemedicine access

Training and development

Employee assistance program

Social club and wellness committee

Corporate clothing program

Job summary

EBC Inc. is seeking a Reality Capture / Drone Pilot to support surveying, engineering, infrastructure, and construction projects across Ontario. This role requires regular travel to project sites to capture drone imagery, LiDAR, and reality capture data.

You will operate UAV equipment safely, collect accurate field data, and assist with project documentation and deliverables while adhering to Transport Canada regulations and company safety standards.

Qualifications

• Valid RPAS pilot certificate or ability to obtain one.
• Experience operating DJI or similar drone platforms.
• Strong field data collection and documentation skills.
• Willingness to travel across Ontario, including overnight trips.
• Knowledge of civil surveying software is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Travel extensively throughout Ontario to conduct drone and reality capture missions.
• Operate UAVs safely and in compliance with Transport Canada regulations.
• Capture aerial imagery, LiDAR and reality capture datasets.
• Perform pre-flight planning, site assessments and risk evaluations.
• Coordinate with survey crews and project managers, and maintain field records.
• Upload and transfer collected data to processing teams and support deliverables.

Skills

Drone operation

RPAS pilot certification

Survey data collection

Field data processing

Communication skills

Travel readiness

Tools

DJI drones

Civil 3D

TBC

DJI Terra

Pix4D

Metashape

Job description

EBC thinks outside the box and deploys all its know-how to carry out major infrastructure projects: bridges, roads, highways, tunnels, marine installations, wind farms, and hydroelectric projects. Our ability to meet deadlines and budgets as well as our vast expertise in the field allow us to actively participate in large-scale projects such as the Site C hydro-electric power station located near Fort St-John in British Columbia, the Samuel-De-Champlain Bridge, and the Réseau Express Métropolitain (REM). EBC is positioned as a true leader in this sector. Our range of specialized services has made our reputation in Canada.

We are seeking a motivated Reality Capture / Drone Pilot to support surveying, engineering, infrastructure, and construction projects across Ontario. This position involves frequent travel to project sites to capture high-quality drone, imagery, LiDAR, and reality capture data. The successful candidate will operate UAV equipment safely, collect accurate field data, and assist with project documentation and deliverables.

Responsibilities

• Travel extensively throughout Ontario to conduct drone and reality capture missions.
  
• Operate UAVs safely and in compliance with Transport Canada regulations.
  
• Capture aerial imagery, videos, photogrammetry, LiDAR and reality capture datasets.
  
• Conduct pre-flight planning, site assessments, risk evaluations and equipment checks.
  
• Establish survey control and coordinate with survey crews and project managers.
  
• Maintain field records and project documentation.
  
• Upload, organize and transfer collected data to processing teams.
  
• Represent the company professionally while working at client sites.
  

Requirements

• Valid G-class driver's licence with a clean driving record.
  
• Ability and willingness to travel throughout Ontario, including overnight travel when required.
  
• Advanced or Basic RPAS Pilot Certificate (or ability to obtain one).
  
• Experience operating DJI or similar drone platforms.
  
• Strong understanding of field data collection practices.
  
• Ability to work outdoors in various weather and site conditions.
  
• Strong communication and organizational skills.
  
• Experience with reality capture, photogrammetry, LiDAR, or surveying.
  
• Familiarity with Trimble, Leica or other survey equipment.
  
• Knowledge of Civil 3D, TBC, DJI Terra, Pix4D, Metashape or similar software.
  
• Experience supporting infrastructure, transportation, utility or construction projects.
  
• Ability to travel regularly across Ontario.
  
• Ability to lift and carry field equipment.
  
• Comfortable working in active construction and industrial environments.
  
• 4 weeks' of annual vacation;
• Complete group insurance program upon entry (health and dental components paid by the employer);
• Group RRSP with employer contribution to a Deferred Profit Sharing Plan (DPSP);
• 24-hour access to a virtual doctor (telemedicine);
• Training and development programs;
• Employee assistance program;
• Active social club and health and wellness committee;
• Diverse, innovative, and stimulating environment;
• A company built on values of respect; integrity, and a job well done;
• Firm recognized as one of Canada's Best Managed Companies.
• Corporate clothing program

As part of our commitment to fair and transparent hiring practices, EBC may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support the candidate pre-screening process. These tools are used responsibly and in accordance with applicable privacy laws as well as EBC’s policies. Final decisions always remain the responsibility of our qualified talent acquisition professionals.

EBC welcomes applications from First Nations, Inuit, and Métis candidates and is committed to fostering an inclusive, culturally safe workplace.