Survey Technician

Overview

Are you an experienced professional with advanced survey CAD drafting, 3D modelling, and surface building capabilities? Do you excel at calculating survey plans, reviewing building plans, and collaborating effectively within a team environment? Do you thrive on complex problem-solving and applying critical thinking to translate processed field data into precise digital deliverables? If you are passionate about utilizing advanced Civil 3D, Revit, and digital drafting tools to deliver creative solutions, this opportunity is for you! With your exceptional communication skills and technical leadership, you will thrive in our fast-paced, agile environment.

Your Opportunity:

We are currently seeking candidates for the Survey CAD Technician (Intermediate/Senior) position. You will be a key member of our Reality Capture Team within the Data Integration Services Practice. You will play a vital role in our multidisciplinary team, preparing advanced survey calculations, mentoring junior staff, and supporting our public-sector clients (federal, provincial, and municipal), Indigenous communities, and private-sector partners.

At Dillon, we operate as one team. The successful candidate can be based at any one of our following offices: Halifax, NS, and Saint John, NB.

Responsibilities

• Receive processed and QA/QC'd geospatial data to calculate detailed survey plans, review building plans, and calculate precise gridline layouts.
• Build, analyze, and manipulate accurate digital terrain surfaces and 3D models using advanced drafting software.
• Provide senior-level support to the design team regarding coordinate systems, geodetic datums, and adjustments to survey data.
• Manage the import and export of processed geospatial data and establish rigorous methodologies for CAD drafting workflows.
• Evaluate, test, and implement new geospatial office tools and applications, including drafting software and cloud data platforms.
• Supervise the quality of CAD drawings and digital deliverables, helping to develop, inform, and implement best practices for drafting workflows, quality control, and data management.
• Oversee the organization, tracking, and archiving of digital survey records and drawing databases.
• Providing GIS technical support is an asset.

Learning and Development

• Commit to self-development, ongoing learning, and professional development.
• Contribute to Dillon’s corporate profile through active participation in professional associations and committees.

Qualifications

• A degree in Computer Science, Geography, Surveying, Science, Engineering, or a related field.
• A minimum of 5-10+ years of professional field surveying experience, preferably in the consulting industry, or technical program equivalent.
• Demonstrated abilities in the use of Autodesk software (Civil 3D, Revit, etc.) are an asset.
• Demonstrated abilities in the use of ESRI GIS software (ArcMap, ArcGIS Pro, ArcGIS Online) are an asset.
• Report writing, organization, and interpersonal skills are assets.
• Versatile, adaptable, and willing to conduct a variety of tasks.

Experience

• Extensive experience in the use of AutoCAD Civil 3D. Experience with Revit and ArcGIS is an asset.
• Proven experience calculating survey plans, building digital surfaces, reviewing structural/building plans, and establishing gridline layouts.
• Demonstrated abilities in multidisciplinary project teamwork and drawing coordination
• Strong interpersonal, verbal, and written communication, and organizational skills.
• Experience working with deliverables derived from RPAS (drones) and/or 3D laser scanning point clouds is considered an asset.
• Working knowledge of the following programs and programming languages is an asset: Pix4D, Power BI, CityEngine, Python, ArcPy, JavaScript, and Arcade.

Why choose Dillon

Dillon is powered by people who are technically proficient, passionate about socially important projects, and motivated to deliver superior, tangible results. We strive to remain at the forefront of technology and innovation, and are empowered to continually grow and develop.

We live our core values:

• Achievement: do the work to hit the target;

• Continuous Development: always learning; always adapting; always growing;

• Creativity: discover new possibilities;

• Courage: do the things that matter, especially when it’s hard;

• Inclusiveness: enabling belonging to draw strength from our differences;

• Reliability: words result in actions that build trust.

In addition, we offer:

• Employee share purchase plan

  • Dillon is 100% employee owned and share ownership is open to all employees.

• A competitive compensation package

  • Comprehensive health benefits

  • Generous retirement savings plan

  • Student loan repayment assistance with matching employer contributions

• Flexible work hours and hybrid working options

  • Dillon values its staff and the contributions that are made each day and understands that work arrangements can differ based on personal needs and business needs. We are taking a trust-based approach to offer a variety of flexible and hybrid work options to help balance the competing demands of work and personal life.

• Learning and Development opportunities

  • As a knowledge-based business, we use a composite approach to development including coaching to build the how, mentoring to share lessons, advising to round out perspectives, and co-creation of knowledge through internal learning opportunities.

• Focus on Innovation

  • The ability to anticipate, examine, and adopt new and innovative solutions is a crucial driver for the continual and progressive advancement of our business performance. In our culture, people are empowered to reflect and question current practices and seek forward looking solutions to today’s problems and tomorrow’s opportunities.

• Employee and Family Assistance program

  • A variety of EFAP tools and online resources to support well-being are available to all employees.

• Goodlife Fitness Corporate Membership

  • Our employees can take advantage of reduced annual membership fees.

• Wellness Subsidy

  • Our employees can take advantage of a wellness subsidy that can be put towards expenses for a variety of health and/or wellness related activities such as gym membership, purchase of home fitness equipment, yoga classes and dance classes.

About Dillon

Dillon is a proudly Canadian, employee-owned, professional consulting firm specializing in planning, engineering, environmental science, and management. We partner with clients to provide committed, collaborative, and inventive solutions to complex, multi-faceted projects. With over 25 offices and more than 1100 employees across Canada, Dillon offers a wide range of services related to building and improving facilities and infrastructure, protecting the environment, and developing communities.

Now operating for over 75 years, we continue to strive for excellence in everything we do. Dillon has been listed as one of Canada’s Best Managed Companies for 19 years in a row and has the distinction of being a Platinum Club member in this program.

Health & Safety at Dillon

Prospective employees are expected to fully align with Dillon's core commitment to Health & Safety. This includes active, ongoing engagement with our Health & Safety processes and platform, and the active, ongoing identification and reporting of health and safety hazards.

Employment Equity, Diversity & Inclusion at Dillon

Dillon is committed to employment equity and an inclusive, diverse workplace where opportunities are based on skills and abilities. If you require accommodation during the interview process, please let us know. We look forward to hearing from you.

Technology enablement and the use of AI at Dillon

We invest in modern technologies to enable continuous improvement across the organization. Please be advised that Dillon Consulting utilizes artificial intelligence (AI) assisted tools to support parts of our recruitment process to increase efficiency and fairness. While AI supports this process, all hiring decisions are made by our human recruiting team. By applying, you acknowledge and consent to this use.