Senior CAD Technician at Apex Geomatics Construction Surveyors Ltd

Sherwood Park, Alberta, Canada -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

02 May, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

01 Feb, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

CAD Drafting, AutoCAD Civil 3D, Trimble Business Center, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft Teams, GEDO Explorer, GEDO Office, Rail Geometry, Alignment Principles, Survey Data Interpretation, QA/QC Skills, Organization Skills, Problem-Solving Skills, Communication Skills

Industry

Civil Engineering

Description

Apex Geomatics is seeking an experienced CAD Technician with strong civil design/drafting and construction survey support capabilities to join our team. For more than 22 years, Apex Geomatics has delivered trusted surveying and geospatial solutions on major and mega projects across Canada. Our work supports some of the country’s most complex and high-profile developments, and our people are at the heart of that success. At Apex, we don’t just hire talent...we grow it. As a 100% Indigenous-owned organization with a supportive management group and reputation of industry excellence, we are committed to attracting, developing, and empowering the top professionals in our field. Key Skills 3-5+ years of CAD drafting experience in rail, civil, transportation, or similar infrastructure sectors. Proficiency in AutoCAD Civil 3D (Trimble Business Center, or similar tools considered an asset) Strong experience with Trimble Business Center for survey data processing. Competence in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams. Strong hands-on experience with GEDO explorer, GEDO office, or equivalent rail-survey processing tools. Strong understanding of horizontal and vertical rail geometry, alignment principles, tolerances, and rail specific drawing requirements. Ability to interpret survey data, point clouds, and construction drawings. Strong QA/QC skills for both design and field data. Excellent organization and file management practices. Strong problem-solving and coordination skills. Ability to work independently with minimal supervision. Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet project deadlines. Clear communication skills with field teams. Responsibilities Produce construction and survey drawings using Civil 3D. Create stakeout, control, and field-ready survey files (TBC/Civil 3D). Verify and QC incoming survey data and ensure it matches design intent. Prepare as-builts, turnover drawings, and client deliverables. Maintain drawing standards, data shortcuts, and organized project folders. Coordinate with survey crews, engineers, and other disciplines. Support field teams by troubleshooting design vs. field discrepancies. Support development and improvement of drafting standards, checklists, and procedures. Manage revisions, drawing updates, and version control. Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior drafters. Why Join Apex? Competitive salary and incentives. Health benefits and RRSP program. Opportunity to lead in a growth-oriented, forward-thinking organization. Strong culture rooted in safety, precision, professionalism, and partnership values. Influence operational excellence across major Canadian projects. If you are ready to take on an impactful role in a dynamic environment with an exceptional team, we want to hear from you. Apply today and experience The Apex Advantage! apexgcs.ca/careers Location Sherwood Park, Alberta Employment Type Full-Time Minimum Experience Experienced

Responsibilities

The Senior CAD Technician will produce construction and survey drawings using Civil 3D and create field-ready survey files. They will also verify incoming survey data, prepare as-builts, and coordinate with survey crews and engineers.