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The ideal candidate brings deep expertise in terrestrial laser scanning, including hands-on experience with scanning hardware, software, and data processing. They will have a proven track record in a coordination or lead-technician role, working effectively with internal teams and external partners or clients to ensure successful project delivery.\nImportant: This is not a GIS or remote sensing role. Only candidates with substantial laser scanning experience will be considered.\nWhat You’ll Do\nProcessing various types of scan data (terrestrial, SLAM, mobile lidar, etc).\nConducting and leading laser scan surveys in the field, including setting control with total station and GPS.\nLearning new software, hardware, and workflows, including topographic feature extraction in CAD, and drone workflows.\nCoordinating the creation of deliverables from this data, including drafted topographic CAD extraction, 3D models, reports, and other advanced deliverables.\nCoordinating other members of the scanning team, others across the company, and subcontractors to support the delivery of projects within timelines and budgets.\nCommunicating with client managers and technical staff on project requirements and progress.\nTime will be spent largely in the Vancouver office with some field work and occasional travel outside Greater Vancouver.\nWhat You’ll Bring\nDegree or technical diploma in Geomatics / Geospatial / Remote Sensing with at least 4 years of progressive experience in a survey tech role.\nAt least 2 years of experience conducting both the field and office aspects of laser scan surveys.\nAt least 2 years of experience coordinating projects.\nExperience manipulating and producing deliverables from point clouds.\nStrong technical understanding and an ability to learn and adapt to new software and workflows.\nStrong communication and leadership skills, ability to take initiative and exercise good judgment.\nValid (or in progress) Class 5 driver’s license.\nWhat Can We Offer You?\nThe salary range for this position is $62,000 - $94,000 per annum. 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