BIM Specialist

Job summary

The BIM Specialist will build and maintain 3D models and 2D drawings of a federal government site while performing field data capture using laser measurement tools. They are responsible for updating spatial records, managing equipment registries, and ensuring all CAD outputs meet technical standards.

Job details

BIM Specialist (Geomatics and Facility Records) On site at a secure federal government facility Full-time, permanent Ottawa, Ontario | ABOUT THE ROLE Our client, an established Ottawa-based Engineering & Surveying firm, is hiring a BIM Specialist to build and maintain the digital record of a federal government site. You will capture existing buildings in the field, convert that data into accurate 3D models and 2D drawings, keep those records current as renovation and maintenance work changes the spaces, and prepare layouts to support future buildings planned for the same site. This is a hands-on, independent role. You will be based on site rather than in an office, working alongside the facility management team and the trades who operate and maintain the buildings. WHAT YOU'LL DO Building models and drawings Build and maintain 3D models (Revit, BricsCAD BIM) and 2D CAD drawings of site buildings to the client's technical standards Update models and drawings as construction, renovation and maintenance work changes existing buildings Prepare layouts and base drawings to support planning for future buildings on the site Produce General Floor Plans, Area Measurement drawings and Fire Evacuation Plans Maintain engineering site drawings and the civil site data record Run all CAD output through the client's QC checker and resolve errors before submission Produce a monthly spatial change report Field capture Capture building interiors and exteriors using laser measurement tools and scanning Complete topographic survey of site features, buildings, utilities and infrastructure Locate and record changes as work happens on site Plan and schedule site validation work, including advance notice to the client Support survey control work (traverse, GNSS, digital levelling), with a licensed surveyor supporting control and legal work Asset and document records Maintain an equipment registry with unique IDs linked to the spatial data File engineering documents against the correct assets WHAT YOU BRING Security and eligibility (mandatory) Canadian citizenship Active Government of Canada SECRET clearance strongly preferred. At minimum, you must be able to obtain and maintain it, which requires a verifiable ten-year residence and employment history. Extended periods outside Canada may prevent clearance. Valid Ontario G licence and reliable transportation Education and experience Diploma in Civil Engineering Technology and/or Architectural Technology C.Tech or C.E.T. certification through an accredited provincial association 5+ years using AutoCAD, AutoCAD Map, Civil 3D and Revit to create, edit, convert and produce spatial data, including floor plans 5+ years in 3D model management and development using Revit and BricsCAD BIM 5+ years in field data collection, including survey control networks 2+ years collecting building field data with laser measurement tools 2+ years in a multi-disciplinary engineering or technical environment Copies of all licences and certifications are required on file before start Communication Strong verbal and written communication skills. You will coordinate daily with facility management staff and trades on site, and your records are used by people across the operation. Assets Bilingual English/French (site documentation is produced in both official languages) Terrestrial laser scanning, point cloud registration and scan-to-BIM workflows Total station, robotic total station and GNSS Leica Infinity, Trimble Business Center or equivalent Experience on government, institutional or industrial sites WORK ENVIRONMENT Scheduled on-site hours at the facility each week, expected to increase over time, with additional project work assigned outside those hours No personal electronic devices, including phones, are permitted on site. Parking is available just off site. You will often work without a crew around you, so you need to organize your own work, make sound calls in the field and keep records current without follow-up. Defined turnaround times and quality checks apply to all deliverables, so accuracy comes first Contact Harbinger Network: Harbinger Network Inc. is a Canadian-based firm that serves companies across Canada, a diverse Network of Recruiters, and expertise in over 10 major disciplines. Our mission is to build meaningful careers for Professionals and develop powerhouse teams for all Businesses across Canada. To apply for the position of BIM SPECIALIST in confidence, please include a project list and submit it along with your resume to: Albert Aragona Executive Vice President Contact phone number: 905-257-9691 Ext 102 Contact email address: Albert@harbingernetwork.ca To learn more about Harbinger Network visit www.harbingernetwork.ca or contact us at 905-257-9691. #HNiJobs

What you’ll do

The BIM Specialist will build and maintain 3D models and 2D drawings of a federal government site while performing field data capture using laser measurement tools. They are responsible for updating spatial records, managing equipment registries, and ensuring all CAD outputs meet technical standards.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a diploma in Civil or Architectural Technology with C.Tech or C.E.T. certification and possess over 5 years of experience in BIM, CAD, and field data collection. A Canadian citizenship and the ability to obtain a Government of Canada SECRET clearance are mandatory requirements.

Listed skills

• AutoCAD · Preferred
• 3D Modeling · Preferred
• Asset Management · Preferred
• Technical Documentation · Preferred
• Quality Control · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• BIM
• Revit
• BricsCAD BIM
• AutoCAD
• AutoCAD Map
• Civil 3D
• Laser scanning
• Topographic survey
• GNSS
• Digital levelling
• Spatial data management
• 3D modeling
• 2D CAD drawings
• Asset management
• Technical documentation
• Quality control

Job areas

• Engineering
• Construction
• Government & Public Sector
• Technology
• Security & Safety

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