Geomatics Production Lead
Edmonton AB or Greater Toronto, Area ON, AB, Canada
Full Time
Manager/Supervisor
What the position entails:
We’re on the hunt for our next Geomatics Production Lead! If you are passionate about leading production teams, thrive on keeping projects on track, and love collaborating across department to deliver exceptional results – this is role is for you!
The primary purpose of the Geomatics Production Lead position is to lead our survey data processing, quality control and survey calculations (Geomatics Tech) team members and processes across the organization.
This person will serve as a team leader for all the Geomatic Technicians at GeoVerra by providing direction, coordination, and support to ensure consistent quality and efficiency across all production operations.
All activities are undertaken in support of the GeoVerra strategic plan.
What you will do:
Communication and Coordination:
- Coordinate with the National Office Production Manager on projects and workflows to ensure all tasks within the survey workflow are scheduled and executed with optimal timeliness and quality.
- Work with the project managers and production managers to plan Geomatics Tech tasks and allocate effort by gathering project details on existing and proposed projects.
- Prepare project cost estimates and schedules related to data processing and survey calculations as required.
- Provide input and recommendations related to the purchase of software, service contracts, CAD equipment and workstations.
- Liaise with managers and personnel from other departments; attend department and management meetings.
- Work with Production Standards, CAD IT team and GIS Development team to build high quality, efficient workflows for survey data tasks.
- Lead the coordination, scheduling, and assignment of all Geomatics Tech tasks, ensuring efficient workflow; closely monitor progress and timelines to ensure overall schedules are met across various departments.
- Maintain up to date task status and timeline information.
- Queue work for team members to ensure workloads are managed.
- Report on project schedules and utilization.
- Prepare project cost estimates and schedules as related to data processing and survey calculations if required.
- Collaborate on non-conformance and quality improvement tasks as per the quality management program and lead continuous improvement initiatives related to Geomatics Tech tasks.
- Perform data processing, quality control on survey data returns and survey calculations are required.
- Developing best practices for Geomatics Tech work, including understanding existing software packages capabilities to efficiently utilize
- Maintain skills matrix for Geomatics Tech team.
- Lead training initiatives, including developing training material, onboarding new team members and developing existing team members skills.
- Participate in Geomatics team recruitment/retention and the performance/salary review process.
What you will bring:
- Diploma or Degree in Geomatics Engineering Technology, Engineering Design & Drafting Technology, Civil Engineering Technology, or related discipline.
- Member in good standing or eligible for registration with local Survey or Technologist Association.
- 5+ years’ experience in AutoCAD and Civil 3D and Trimble Business Center.
- 2+ years of experience leading projects and/or teams.
- An understanding of Survey Calcs/CAD/GIS requirements on various surveying projects.
- Working knowledge and familiarity with the AutoCAD software (Civil 3D, Map), Trimble (Trimble Access, Trimble Business Center, Trimble Connect), Bluebeam, Adobe (Photoshop, Acrobat), Microsoft (Word, Excel, Outlook), Microstation.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Excellent teamwork and interpersonal skills required.
- Ability to mentor and develop team members in technical and leadership skills.
- Ability to liaise with clients.
What we offer :
- Competitive compensation
- Comprehensive benefit package including Health, Dental and Health Spending Account Coverage, vacation, wellness days, and RRSP matching contributions.
- Tools and services to support your mental wellness
- Work-life balance
- Growth and advancement opportunities
- Paid professional dues.
- Continuing education and professional development.
- Work from home - (Hybrid) with some days required to work in the office.
As an equal opportunity employer, GeoVerra is dedicated to providing a fair and equitable recruitment and selection process. We welcome and encourage applications from all qualified individuals, irrespective of abilities and background.
We also recognize that the hiring process should be accessible to everyone. If you require any accommodations at any stage of the recruitment process, please don’t hesitate to reach out to a member of our talent attraction team at [email protected]. This includes any support you may need during virtual interviews or throughout the hiring journey.
All accommodation requests will be handled with confidentiality and respect.
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