Description
You are an experienced survey drafter with a strong background supporting field crews in construction environments. This is an opportunity to contribute to projects where precision and safety are paramount. You’ll be working alongside experienced crews, translating field data into accurate, high-quality drawings that support construction, engineering, and land development initiatives.
Location: Fort McMurray, AB
Come join our True Blue team today!
Key Responsibilities
- Produce field work drawings and coordinate files to support survey and construction activities.
- Create field-level designs based on engineering drawings, survey data, and project specifications.
- Perform QA/QC reviews of incoming field files to verify accuracy and compliance with design requirements.
- Maintain and update compiled project drawings throughout all stages of the project lifecycle.
- Generate accurate as-built drawings for project closeout and client records.
- Prepare turnover drawing packages and survey deliverables for client submission.
- Create stakeout files from design drawings to support field layout and construction operations.
- Generate machine control files for GPS-guided construction equipment.
- Produce piling reports and track installation data for quality and progress monitoring.
- Process and analyze point cloud data to develop surface models and design deliverables.
- Manage large surface and terrain datasets to support survey and construction projects.
- Calculate earthwork volumes and prepare detailed volume analysis reports.
- Track project quantities and prepare weekly quantity reports for project teams and stakeholders.
- Collaborate with surveyors, engineers, project managers, and field crews to support project execution.
- Review design data and resolve drafting discrepancies to ensure drawing accuracy and consistency.
- Ensure all drawings, models, and deliverables meet project standards, specifications, and deadlines.
Qualifications
- Preferential to have completed 2-year diploma in Surveying, Geomatics, Civil Engineering, or a related field
- Strong technical background in AutoCAD Civil 3D and ability to produce drawings
- Proficient with Trimble Access and Trimble Business center
- Motivated, self-starter who can work well independently or within a team environment
- Good attention to detail with the ability to recognize discrepancies
- Must be able to meet all safety requirements and applicable safety policies
- Advanced RPAS Certification and ability to fly a drone is an asset
- Drafters with previous survey field experience will be preferred
Work Conditions
- 14 days on, 7 days off, working 10-11 hour days. Overtime rates apply after 8 hours worked per day
- Extended Health & Wellness benefits provided by CLAC
- Travel allowance provided to those that are eligible
- Work will be outdoors and in various weather conditions
Additional Information
Ledcor builds and maintains infrastructure in various industries including oil and gas, transportation, and mining. We’re experts in all infrastructure construction and maintenance related projects. Our vast projects include: full-scale contract mining, earthworks, foundations, highways, bridges, roads, waterways and resources, airports, rapid transit, underground utilities, pipelines, independent power projects and site reclamation.
Our workplace culture has been recognized as one of Canada’s Best Diversity Employers, Canada’s Most Admired Corporate Cultures, and a Top 100 Inspiring Workplace in North America.
We are committed to the long-term success and wellbeing of our employees. Employees are provided with a comprehensive health and benefits package which includes extended health and dental, vision care, disability, and life insurance coverage as well as access to mental health and wellness resources through an employee family assistance program.
Employees also receive a competitive retirement package. These programs are administered through the Union, in accordance with the terms and conditions of the applicable collective agreement.
Employment Equity
At Ledcor we believe diversity, equity, and inclusion should be part of everything we do. We are proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified individuals, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, Veteran status or any other identifying characteristic are encouraged to apply.
Our True Blue team consists of individuals from all backgrounds who contribute diverse perspectives and experiences to Ledcor. We are committed to continuing to build on our culture of empowerment, inclusion and belonging.
Adjustments will be provided in all parts of our hiring process. Applicants need to make their needs known in advance by submitting a request via email. For more information about Ledcor’s Inclusion and Diversity initiatives, please visit our I&D page.
Fort MacKay Industrial Park Lot 21, Fort McMurray, AB
