Geomatics Technician

Company Description
Terra Remote Sensing has been innovating airborne remote sensing and hydrographic technology for several decades, and continues to work collaboratively with clients to provide world class lidar, orthoimagery, hydrographic charting, data management, and geomatics support solutions
As an employee-owned company, we’re invested in our work and our people. Join us to continue the development of our leading-edge digital mapping and data services.

Position Description
Terra is seeking full-time Geomatics Technicians - Aerial Field Operations to be part of a growing Aerial Field Survey Team. The Aerial Field Survey Team focuses primarily on LiDAR and aerial image data acquisition, GPS ground control surveys, data validation, analysis as well as processing of results. This role is ideal for someone who wants to collaborate with a great team, enjoys travel and engaging with the geography around them.

**Responsibilities**:
Reporting to the Manager - Aerial Field Operations, responsibilities include (but are not limited to):

- Acquisition of aerial LiDAR, aerial photography, and INS (inertial navigation systems) data for clients within various sectors (Electrical Transmission, Transportation, Forestry, etc.).
- Mission and logístical planning and execution; including, but not limited to coordinating equipment preparation, mobilization checklists, process forms, flight line and control network planning etc.
- Support GPS ground survey processes as required.
- Monitoring system performance, real-time and post-acquisition data analysis, and quality control procedures to ensure completeness and high-quality data is surveyed and maintained throughout a project lifecycle.
- Support the data production teams (LiDAR, digital photography, INS, etc.) when not in field.
- Proactively performing maintenance and testing in order to ensure proper working condition of equipment - hardware, firmware, software and interdependencies.

Job Requirements
- 1+ years of field experience with data acquisition, surveying or/and mapping. Experience with remote sensing such as LiDAR, GPS, Orthophotography, INS surveying and/or processing are deemed assets.
- Undergraduate degree or related diploma in a related Geomatics curriculum.
- Comfortable around helicopters.
- Experience using INS and GPS processing software.
- Able to travel frequently, occasionally for extended periods, throughout Canada and sometimes US/internationally.
- Experience with prioritization, multi-tasking, and troubleshooting independently while working in remote areas.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Strong organizational skills and aptitude for following process.
- A valid Driver’s License required. A valid and clear criminal record check is required upon hire.
- Dual citizenship for US/Canada considered a significant asset.

Job Classification

**Location**: North Saanich, B.C

**Job type**: Full-time hours. (With full-time employment, Terra Remote Sensing offers a well-rounded benefits package including extended medical and dental insurance, annual wellness fund, and training/education allowance.)

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