UAV/ UAS Pilot and GIS/Geomatic Technician

Arcadis Canada is seeking a part-time, as-needed UAV/UAS Pilot and GIS/Geomatics Technician to join the Construction Services Team in Ontario. The role involves leading project delivery, managing client relationships, and providing technical expertise in surveying and geomatics. Responsibilities include field data collection, operating UAVs, processing survey data, and supervising staff. The position supports the Global Resilience Business Area, focusing on protecting natural environments and water resources.

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.

Requirements

• Post-Secondary Diploma required; higher education preferred.
• 5 or more years’ relevant experience.
• Must have a valid Driver’s License.
• UAV Advanced Pilot License for Ontario.

Nice to have

• Preference will be given to candidates who are Licensed Land Surveyors, with experience using Total Station with base and rover, and who have proficiency with geospatial data management tools (AutoCAD Civil 3D, ArcGIS Pro) preferred.