Senior CAD Technician - Geomatics

Stantec; Ottawa; Hybrid; CAD 78,000 - 112,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental & vision plans

Wellness program

Retirement savings plan (RRSP)

Employee stock purchase program

Paid time off

Job summary

Stantec in Ottawa is seeking a Senior CAD Technician to join its Geomatics team in a hybrid office setting. You will perform legal boundary calculations and draft survey plans using AutoCAD Civil 3D and Trimble Business Centre, supporting a multidisciplinary group.

The role requires Ontario cadastral survey experience, strong CAD skills, and the ability to work with field crews and project managers. LiDAR data handling and ArcGIS familiarity are valued assets within a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• Ontario based cadastral survey experience and knowledge.
• Experience and proficiency using AutoCAD Civil 3D & Trimble Business Centre.
• An understanding of the Land Titles system and Land Surveying principles.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office & Adobe Acrobat Pro.
• Adaptability to new technology and software.
• Works well independently and as part of a team.
• Good communication skills and professionalism with field crews, drafting staff, project managers, Ontario Land Surveyors & other internal disciplines.
• Able to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
• Experience with Leica Cyclone, Trimble Realworks and/or FARO Scene would be an asset.
• Experience integrating UAV datasets with conventional survey workflows would be an asset.

Responsibilities

• Complete legal boundary calculations and draft survey plans using AutoCAD Civil 3D (topographic, reference, subdivision, condominium, ALTA).
• Field data processing using Trimble Business Centre.
• Implementing and evolving Geomatics CAD standards, field coding and processes.
• Preparing and analyzing existing topographic surfaces and DEMs for submission to engineering design staff.
• Assisting CAD team members to increase CAD utilization and processes.
• Experience processing terrestrial and aerial LiDAR & photogrammetric datasets.
• Experience with ArcGIS would be considered an asset.

Skills

Cadastral survey experience

Good communication skills

Team collaboration

Adaptability to new technology

Education

Survey Technology diploma or Civil Engineering Technology/Engineering Design degree

Tools

AutoCAD Civil 3D

Trimble Business Centre

Leica Cyclone

Trimble Realworks

FARO Scene

ArcGIS

Job description

Strong communities don’t just happen. They’re thoughtfully planned and future-ready. We bring life to urban downtowns, suburban hubs, small towns, and rural areas through master-planned communities, mixed-use developments, parks, and recreation facilities. The result: vibrant economic centers, resilient neighborhoods, and welcoming places that feel like home. If you’re passionate about empowering communities, join us to discover a career with endless opportunities to make communities more welcoming, resilient, and livable.

Accurate data is the top priority for our Geomatics team. Through our work, we measure, process, and analyze spatial data and define land boundaries. We provide our clients a full range of Geomatics, surveying, and mapping services. Join a team of inspired and talented professionals who continually find inventive ways to get the job done safer, better, faster, and smarter

Your Opportunity

Our Geomatics group has an exciting opportunity for a Senior CAD Technician based out of our Ottawa office. This is a great opportunity for those who are looking to grow and advance their career in a thriving multidisciplinary environment and with a large, secure publicly traded corporation recognized as a leading firm in North America.

Your Key Responsibilities

• Complete legal boundary calculations and drafting of various survey plans using AutoCAD Civil 3D including but not limited to; topographic surveys, reference plans, subdivision plans, condominium plans, SRPR’s & ALTA plans.
• Field data processing using Trimble Business Centre.
• Implementing and evolving Geomatics CAD standards, field coding and processes.
• Preparing and analyzing existing topographic surfaces and Digital Elevation Models (DEM) for submission to engineering design staff.
• Assisting CAD team members to increase utilization of CAD functionality and processes.
• Experience processing terrestrial and aerial LiDAR & photogrammetric datasets
• Experience with ArcGIS would be considered an asset.

Qualifications

Your Capabilities and Credentials

• Ontario based cadastral survey experience and knowledge.
• Experience and proficiency using AutoCad Civil 3D & Trimble Business Centre.
• An understanding of the Land Titles system and Land Surveying principles.
• Proficient with Microsoft (MS) Office Suite and Adobe Acrobat Pro.
• Adaptability to new technology and software.
• Works well independently and as part of a team.
• Good communication skills and a strong sense of professionalism when interacting with field crews, drafting staff, project managers, Ontario Land Surveyors & various other internal disciplines.
• Able to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
• Experience with Leica Cyclone, Trimble Realworks and/or FARO Scene would be considered an asset.
• Experience integrating UAV datasets with conventional survey workflows would be considered an asset.

Education and Experience

• Survey Technology, Civil Engineering Technology or Engineering Design diploma or degree from a recognized institution or equivalent.
• 10+ years survey/geomatics experience and proficiency in using AutoCAD/ Civil 3D & Trimble Business Centre.

This position is a Hybrid work environment. Typical office environment working with computers and remaining sedentary for long periods of time. Field work may include exposure to the elements including inclement weather.

This description is not a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that may be required of the employee and other duties, responsibilities and activities may be assigned or may be changed at any time with or without notice.

Stantec is a place where the best and brightest come to build on each other's talents, do exciting work, and make an impact on the world around us. Join us and redefine your personal best.

Pay Range:

• Locations in Lower Mainland - BC, GTA & Ottawa Ontario-$77,500.00 - $112,400.00 Annually

Pay Transparency:

In compliance with pay transparency laws, pay ranges are provided for positions in locations where required. Please note, the final agreed upon compensation is based on individual education, qualifications, experience, and work location. At Stantec certain roles are bonus eligible. Actual compensation for part-time roles will be pro-rated based on the agreed number of working hours per week.

Benefits Summary:

Regular full-time and part-time employees (working at least 20 hours per week) will have access to health, dental, and vision plans, a wellness program, health care spending account, wellness spending account, group registered retirement savings plan, employee stock purchase program, group tax-free savings account, life and accidental death & dismemberment (AD&D) insurance, short-term/long-term disability plans, emergency travel benefits, tuition reimbursement, professional membership fee coverage, and paid time off.

Temporary/casual employees will have access to group registered retirement savings plan, employee stock purchase program, and group tax-free savings account.

The benefits information listed above may not apply to union positions because benefits for such positions are governed by applicable collective bargaining agreements.

Primary Location:

Canada | ON | Ottawa

Organization:

BC-1616 CommDev-CA Ontario GEO

Employee Status:

Regular

Management Level:

Individual contributor

Business Justification:

New Position

Travel:

No

Schedule:

Full time