CAD Technician

Who we are:

Over the years, the resource-rich prairie provinces of Canada have grown and prospered. Meridian Surveys has grown with them, becoming a leader in the surveying industry by remaining at the forefront of surveying and mapping technology, and translating that technology into client solutions.

Meridian Surveys has offices in major centers across Alberta, Saskatchewan and Manitoba, as well as projects throughout Western Canada.

We do surveys for clients large and small – from private individuals requiring a boundary survey to commercial/industrial clients with larger scale projects.

We offer competitive wages, an above market benefits program, and matched pension plan.

Who you are:

- Well organized, adaptable, attentive to detail, hard-working and dedicated.

- Self-motivated and able to contribute to a fast paced team environment

- Grade 12 diploma or equivalent

- Geomatics Engineering Technology Diploma or

- Engineering Design and Drafting Technology Diploma or

- Similar CAD related experience or education

- Extensive Knowledge of AutoDesk Civil3D and or

- Extensive Knowledge of the Dominion Land Survey system

- Desktop computer skills (email, spreadsheets, word processing)

- Knowledge of Microsoft 365 and Sharepoint

Knowledge, Competencies, Abilities:

Our candidate must have knowledge of AutoCAD and Standard drafting practices. Must be able to work with minimal supervision and must be able to complete drafting in a timely manner, especially when faced with a time sensitive project.

Must be capable of carrying out all duties as instructed by Project Managers. Must be able communicate with the Branch Manager, Drafting Manager, office associates, field staff and Senior Management. Must possess excellent organizational and scheduling skills. Must be proficient with AutoCAD – Specifically Civil3D.

Main Duties

- Ability to work in a dynamic environment and adapt to frequent project changes.

- Set up new project files

- Draft legal survey drawings

- Draft Pipeline related drawings

- Prepare conceptual development plans

- Draft Topographic Surveys – which could include the preparation of surface models and contours from field data and progress to the grading design.

- Ability to read and understand client supplied Engineering issued for construction drawings (AutoCAD and/or PDF)

Other Duties:

- Drone Processing

- Imagery Processing

- Plan searches

- Title searches

- Interest searches

- Plan submissions

- Planning Referrals and Applications

- Attendance to Planning correspondence

Work Environment & Physical Demands:

- Office environment

- Occasional lifting up to 10 lbs

- Occasionally required to stand and walk

- Frequently required to use hands

Only those with valid Canadian work permits will be considered for interviews.

Wages will be dependent on experience.

While we appreciate all resumes, only those candidates chosen for an interview will be contacted.

Meridian Surveys is an equal opportunity employer and value diversity. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit and business needs.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

- Dental care

- Extended health care

- Profit sharing

- RRSP match

- Vision care

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Regina, SK: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Experience:

- AutoCAD: 5 years (preferred)

Work Location: In person