UAV/ UAS Pilot and GIS/Geomatic Technician

Arcadis; Markham; Hybrid; CAD 84,800 - 127,200; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Job summary

Arcadis Canada – UAV/UAS Pilot and GIS/Geomatics Technician is a part-time, as-needed role in Ontario with a flexible hybrid work model. The incumbent leads project delivery, maintains client relationships, and collaborates across Arcadis teams to ensure quality outcomes and strong communications with stakeholders.

Key responsibilities include coordinating fieldwork, data collection, and QA/QC of geospatial deliverables, while staying current with industry trends and supporting Arcadis’

Qualifications

• Post‑secondary diploma required; higher education preferred.
• Five or more years’ relevant experience.
• Valid driver’s licence.
• UAV Advanced Pilot License for Ontario.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain strong relationships with senior client personnel to identify and resolve issues, uncover business opportunities, influence decision‑making, and guide clients through technical decisions by recommending solutions that meet or exceed project objectives and expectations.

Skills

UAV operations

Client relations

Project management

Geospatial data

Education

Post-secondary diploma

Higher education preferred

Tools

ArcGIS Pro

AutoCAD Civil 3D

Job description

Arcadis Canada – UAV/UAS Pilot and GIS/Geomatics Technician

Arcadis Canada is seeking a part‑time, as‑needed UAV/UAS Pilot and GIS/Geomatics Technician to join our Arcadis Construction Services Team in Ontario. The role entails professional leadership in their discipline, establishing and consolidating client relationships, managing project delivery or specialized components, supporting the development of Arcadis capability, and building a professional reputation.

We offer a flexible hybrid work model with a balance between remote and in‑office work and site visits as required.

Role Accountabilities

The UAV/UAS Pilot and GIS/Geomatics Technician will lead the delivery of projects, ensuring client satisfaction, effective project management and strong communication and collaboration among Arcadis colleagues. The role engages with clients and key stakeholders to develop a shared understanding of project objectives and establish protocols for working together.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain strong relationships with senior client personnel to identify and resolve issues, uncover business opportunities, influence decision‑making, and guide clients through technical decisions by recommending solutions that meet or exceed project objectives and expectations.
• Build collaborative working relationships with Arcadis teams, technical disciplines, offices and external organizations to foster cooperation, share resources and technical knowledge, and identify cross‑sell and trade‑up opportunities.
• Support business development activities by contributing technical expertise to proposals and bids, helping to produce high‑quality, competitive submissions.
• Monitor project scopes, schedules and budgets, ensuring project teams remain informed through regular status updates and meetings while maintaining effective project delivery and client satisfaction.
• Stay current with industry trends, technical advancements and legislative developments, while actively supporting Arcadis’ professional profile through participation in conferences, publications and technical committees.
• Coach, mentor and supervise survey professionals, Task Managers and Survey Technicians, assigning project work, monitoring progress against milestones and supporting the ongoing development of Arcadis’ talent pool.
• Travel to construction project sites throughout Ontario, working closely with Site Superintendents and Project Managers to support project execution and resolve surveying and geomatics‑related challenges.
• Conduct and oversee field data collection activities, including establishing horizontal and vertical controls, operating UAVs, processing survey and geospatial data, preparing drawings and deliverables, troubleshooting field issues and performing final QA/QC reviews of surveys and databases prior to client delivery.

Qualifications & Experience

• Post‑secondary diploma required; higher education preferred.
• Five or more years’ relevant experience.
• Valid driver’s licence.
• UAV Advanced Pilot License for Ontario.

Preference will be given to candidates who are licensed land surveyors, have experience using a total station with base and rover, and possess proficiency with geospatial data management tools (AutoCAD Civil 3D, ArcGIS Pro).

Salary

The salary range for this position is $84,800–127,200. The base salary represents Arcadis’ hiring range for this position and actual salaries will vary based on location, skills, experience and qualification for the role.

Equal Opportunity

We are an equal‑opportunity and affirmative action employer. Women, minorities, people with disabilities and veterans are strongly encouraged to apply. We are dedicated to a policy of non‑discrimination in employment on any basis including race, creed, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, citizenship status, veteran status or any other basis prohibited by law.

Arcadis is committed to equality, diversity, inclusion and belonging. We are an employer of choice and provide a great place to work for all our people.