Job Posting: Senior Geomatics & Reality Capture Specialist

Location:
Sherwood Park, Alberta (Head Office) Position Type: Full-Time, Permanent About Apex Geomatics Apex Geomatics is a 100% Indigenous-owned civil engineering field services company delivering geomatics, materials testing, and geotechnical engineering services across Canada. We specialize in complex, large-scale projects, leveraging cutting-edge technology and industry expertise to deliver reliable, high-quality results. At the heart of our work is a strong commitment to safety, Indigenous values, mentorship, and work-life flexibility. We believe in investing in our people and fostering an inclusive, supportive environment where talented individuals can grow, thrive, and build rewarding, long-term careers. Position Overview The Senior Geomatics & Reality Capture Specialist leads complex UAV LiDAR, terrestrial laser scanning, and 3D modelling projects, delivering accurate, high-quality geospatial solutions. As a senior technical resource, this role supports field and office teams, provides mentorship, and drives innovation and best practices in reality capture, point-cloud processing, and Autodesk Civil 3D deliverables.

Key Responsibilities
Survey Drafting & Civil 3D Production
- Independently prepare accurate, high-quality survey plans, drawings, and deliverables for civil infrastructure, construction, and engineering projects
- Process conventional survey field data and transform it into complete, technically accurate CAD deliverables
- Develop and manage Civil 3D surfaces, breaklines, alignments, profiles, grading models, and other survey information
- Interpret survey field notes, control information, design drawings, and project specifications
- Troubleshoot complex survey drafting and data integration challenges




- Maintain productive drafting standards, drawing quality, and production workflows Reality Capture & Advanced Geospatial Processing
- Independently process UAV LiDAR and terrestrial laser scanning datasets
- Perform point-cloud registration, classification, feature extraction, accuracy verification, and quality control
- Integrate reality capture datasets into AutoCAD, Civil 3D, and other engineering applications
- Develop advanced 3D models, terrain surfaces, and field-ready deliverables
- Evaluate and implement emerging geospatial technologies, processing software, and automation tools Technical Leadership & Mentorship
- Provide technical guidance, troubleshooting assistance, and mentorship to survey field technicians and drafting personnel
- Improve field-to-finish workflows and establish best practices for survey data collection, processing, and CAD production
- Assist with planning and optimizing UAV LiDAR and terrestrial laser scanning acquisition methodologies
- Help develop Apex's advanced reality capture capabilities as project demand increases Knowledge & Experience
- Expert-level proficiency in AutoCAD and Autodesk Civil 3D, including extensive hands-on experience preparing traditional survey and civil engineering deliverables
- Ability to independently process conventional survey field data and produce accurate drawings, surfaces, and models




- Demonstrated experience processing UAV LiDAR and terrestrial laser scanning datasets, including point-cloud registration, classification, feature extraction, and quality control
- Familiarity with professional-grade reality capture equipment, geospatial processing software, and 3D modelling technologies
- Experience with workflow automation and emerging technologies to improve geospatial data processing efficiency and accuracy
- Experience with industrial facility scanning, pipeline, and energy infrastructure projects, including the acquisition and processing of complex geospatial datasets is an asset Required Skills & Qualifications
- Diploma or degree in geomatics, surveying, civil engineering technology, or a related discipline is considered an asset; however, equivalent practical industry experience and a demonstrated technical expertise will receive greater consideration
- Expert-level proficiency in AutoCAD and Autodesk Civil 3D, including extensive hands-on experience preparing traditional survey and civil engineering deliverables
- Demonstrated hands-on expertise in advanced UAV LiDAR, terrestrial laser scanning, and reality capture processing
- Strong understanding of surveying principles, coordinate systems, survey control, data accuracy, and field-to-finish workflows
- Proven ability to troubleshoot complex technical challenges and provide practical support to field and office personnel
- Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability and willingness to mentor and develop others
- Exceptional attention to detail and a commitment to producing accurate, high-quality geospatial deliverables
- Valid Class 5 Driver's Licence with a clean driver's abstract Why Join Apex Geomatics?
- Industry Leading Compensation
- High-tier base salary/ho

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