UAV Pilot

Position Summary The UAV Drone Pilot will be responsible for the growth, success, and operation of Acuren’s Unmanned Inspection Services in Canada. Charged to design a world-class industrial inspection program using uniquely qualified experts and remotely piloted vehicles to help solve difficult problems. Position Details:
- Start Date: October 2026
- Shift: Variable schedule with required weekend work and overtime as needed.
- Need: RPAS Pilot Certificate Responsibilities
- Conduct RPAS operationsin accordance withTransport Canada regulations, company procedures, and client requirements.
- Perform visual inspections, reality capture missions, and data acquisition activitiesutilizingdrones, robotics, and advanced sensor technologies.
- Collect high-quality imagery, LiDAR, thermal, photogrammetric, and other inspection datasets to support client deliverables.
- Process and review inspection, mapping, and reality capture data to ensure quality and completeness.
- Generate inspection reports, maps,orthomosaics, point clouds, 3D models, and other project deliverables asrequired.
- Perform pre-flight planning, site hazard assessments, equipment inspections, and flight documentation.
- Coordinate with client representatives, site personnel, and project teams to safely execute field operations.
- Support technical demonstrations, client meetings, lunch-and-learnsessions, and business development activities.
- Maintain RPAS, sensors, batteries, and supporting equipmentin accordance withmanufacturer and company requirements.
- Assistwith testing and evaluation of new drone platforms, sensors, software, and inspection technologies.
- Travel to industrial facilities and remote locations asrequiredto support project execution.
- Maintain all required certifications, training, and operational records. Requirements
- Advanced RPAS Pilot Certificate.
- Experience working in industrial environments including oil & gas, mining, utilities, power generation, or heavy industry.
- Experience performing drone-based inspections, surveying, mapping, or reality capture projects.
- Demonstrated experience conducting drone inspections within confined and enclosed industrial assets, including tanks, pressure vessels, furnaces, boilers, process units, and other GPS-denied environments.
- Experience with photogrammetry, LiDAR processing, or reality capture software.
- Experience with GIS, CAD, and geospatial data platforms including ArcGIS, QGIS, AutoCAD, DJI Terra, Pix4D,RealityCapture, or similar software.
- Ability to interpret engineering drawings, site maps, and inspection requirements.
- Experience preparing technical reports and client deliverables.
- Strong communication, presentation, and client-facing skills.
- Ability to travel and work in remote industrial environments.
- Experience with confined space, rope access, NDT/NDE, or industrial inspection applications is considered an asset
- Restricted Operator Certificate – Aeronautical (ROC-A) would be an asset
- Experienceoperatingadvanced sensor payloads including LiDAR, EO/IR, thermal, multispectral, or hyperspectral systems is considered an asset. Benefits
- paid time off
- employer paid benefits
- RRSP + Company match
- tuition grants
- discounted fitness memberships and insurance offerings
- employee assistance programs The strength of Acuren lies in its outstanding people. As a rapidly growing, intensely innovative, international publicly traded company, the opportunities to pursue challenging and diverse career development paths are vast. Complemented by an attractive and comprehensive total compensation package, including paid time off, employer paid benefits, RRSP + Company match, tuition grants, discounted fitness memberships and insurance offerings, employee assistance programs and more At Acuren we commit to the principles of a respectful workplace and offer tremendous opportunities to those who wish to succeed. Join our team at Acuren and embark on a rewarding journey where you will contribute to the company's growth and success while advancing your career. Company Overview Acuren’s strength begins with its people. Guided by our values—People First, Integrity Always, One Team, Higher Standards, and Innovative —we work to create safe, respectful, and high-performing environments for our employees, clients, and communities. We are honored that our people have recognized Acuren as worthy of inclusion in the Forbes 2024 and 2025 list of Canada’s Best Employers. This recognition reflects the importance we place on investing in our people, protecting everyone we work with, and acting with integrity in every engagement. Acuren delivers comprehensive inspection, testing, certification, and asset integrity solutions that help organizations ensure critical assets are safe, compliant, and optimized for reliable performance. Our specialized expertise and advanced capabilities support clients across energy, industrial, and public i