Job Opportunity: Project Manager, Li DAR Data Deliverables
Employee type: Full time, Permanent
Location: Calgary, AB (preferred)
ABOUT THE ROLEAirborne Imaging is looking for an experienced Project Manager and Li DAR Data Deliverable Specialist to join our growing geospatial team. This is a senior role at the intersection of technical production and client engagement, a outstanding fit for a seasoned professional who thrives in a fast-paced, high-volume environment and takes pride in delivering exceptional Li DAR data products on time and to specification.
You’ll own the full lifecycle of Li DAR deliverable production: coordinating internally across acquisition, processing, and QA teams, and serving as a confident, knowledgeable point of contact for clients from project kick-off through final delivery.
WHO WE AREAirborne Imaging is a Forsite company, providing high-resolution, cost-effective aerial Li DAR and geospatial mapping services. With decades of experience and proven technology and methodology, the team manages projects of any size, anywhere in the world.
Forsite () is a geospatial intelligence company operating across Canada and the United States. We bring together aerial Li DAR acquisition, pipeline patrol and inspection, forest management, wildfire risk science, and environmental analytics under one roof, giving utilities, energy operators, land managers, government agencies, and insurers a single partner for the complete intelligence picture their operations depend on. Formed through the unification of six established organizations, Barr Air Patrol, Barr Geo Spatial Solutions, Airborne Imaging Inc., Northwest Management Inc., Forcorp and Forsite Consultants Ltd., Forsite combines more than 85 years of aerial heritage, North America’s largest independent aerial Li DAR library,



and decades of on-the-ground forestry and wildfire expertise into a single integrated platform.
WHAT YOU WILL DOManage multiple concurrent Li DAR deliverable projects from intake to final acceptance, maintaining quality and schedule under production pressure
Prepare Li DAR deliverables from classified point cloud using internal tools as well as other geospatial/GIS packages
Serve as the primary client-facing representative for deliverable scoping, progress updates, issue resolution, and sign-off
Review and QA Li DAR data products against client specifications, industry standards, and contract requirements
Coordinate with processing teams to ensure deliverables meet format, datum, projection, and classification requirements
Develop and maintain project schedules, track milestones, and communicate proactively when timelines are at risk
Author and review technical documentation, delivery reports, and metadata
Support continuous improvement of production workflows and deliverable standards
WHAT YOU WILL NEEDForsite welcomes applicants from all backgrounds and is looking for the right person to join our team. If you don’t meet every requirement but bring relevant skills, experience and a great attitude.
Must have:10–15 years of hands-on experience in Li DAR deliverable production, with demonstrated progression into a lead or management role
Deep familiarity with Li DAR deliverable formats,



including point clouds (LAS/LAZ), classified datasets, bare earth and surface models (DEMs/DSMs), intensity rasters, and contour products
Proficiency with Terra Scan software in a production context
Strong working knowledge of horizontal and vertical datums, coordinate reference systems, and map projections (NAD83, NAD83(CSRS), UTM, State Plane, etc.)
A proven track record producing and managing high-volume, deadline-driven production workflows with multiple simultaneous projects
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to translate technical detail for both specialist and non-specialist audiences
A professional, polished, and confident presence in client-facing settings, comfortable leading calls, presenting findings, and managing client expectations
Nice to Have:Experience with airborne Li DAR acquisition operations (flight planning, sensor management, or mission review)
Proficiency with GIS platforms including Arc GIS, Global Mapper, and QGIS
Familiarity with ASPRS LAS classification standards and Li DAR accuracy assessment methodologies
Background in forestry, utilities, transportation, or resource sector Li DAR applications
Experience with LAStools or similar point cloud utilities
Prior project management experience
WHAT WE PROVIDEA collaborative, technically sophisticated team working on high-impact projects across Canada and the U. S.
Competitive compensation commensurate with experience
Flexible work arrangements for the right candidate
Airborne Imaging, a Forsite company, is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome applications from all qualified individuals.
We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only

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