Caltech has spent the last 30+ years becoming Western Canada’s go-to company for geomatics services. Our team of specialists will help you realize your project goals while guiding you through regulatory approvals, legislation, and technical requirements.

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CAD Technician

Join Caltech as a CAD Technician and contribute to a wide range of exciting and impactful projects! As a CAD Technician, you will be responsible for the development and preparation of survey drawings including well sites, subdivisions, pipelines, individual ownership, and crossing plans.

What You’ll Do

  • Interpret field notes, sketches, legal plans, air photos, and digital data to produce accurate and detailed CAD drawings.
  • Complete survey computations, including GPS and conventional data processing, to establish legal boundaries and construction layouts.
  • Operate computer-assisted design (CAD) and drafting workstations to generate plans for submission.
  • Prepare plans for submission to the Land Registry Office and Sustainable Resources Development.
  • Compile documentation packages and produce comprehensive drawing sets.
  • Perform initial office checks on all existing and proposed wells, pipelines, and legal boundaries using government sites such as ISC and IRIS.
  • Ensure adherence to production standards, procedures, and data quality and integrity across all projects.

What You Bring

  • Diploma in Geomatics Technology, OR Design and Drafting Technology, OR an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
  • Minimum 2 years of experience drafting or mapping legal and oil and gas plans.
  • Working knowledge of AutoCAD and Civil 3-D coordinate calculation software.
  • Strong commitment to excellence, attention to detail and time management.
  • Experience with ESRI ArcGIS Software is an asset.
  • Understanding of Western Canada Township setup (DLS) is an asset.
  • Understanding of field survey and traversing is an asset.
  • Understanding of the requirements for plan submissions to ISC and/or Sustainable Resource Development is an asset.
  • Experience processing and extracting data from 3D sources such as LiDAR and imagery is an asset.
  • Experience processing imagery, including coordinate transformations, indirect/direct georeferencing, bundle block adjustment, and generating derivative products (e.g., point clouds, 3D textured mesh, DSM, DTM, orthomosaics) is an asset.
  • Experience reviewing Building Information Models (BIM) for completeness, accuracy, and compliance with project and client specifications is an asset.
  • Experience assessing geospatial deliverable accuracy and generating verification reports is an asset.

We offer a challenging and rewarding workplace, competitive compensation, a comprehensive benefits package, and many opportunities for growth. If you are motivated by success, career growth potential and a great team, we encourage you to apply today! Send your resume to careers@caltechgroup.com.

Caltech is committed to establishing and maintaining a diverse and inclusive workplace, particularly for those who have been historically excluded from and underrepresented in the workplace. We welcome applications from all qualified individuals, including indigenous peoples, persons of color, persons with disabilities, women in under-represented roles, LGBTQ+ persons, and all groups protected by the Human Rights Code.