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Jr. CAD Drafter

Calgary, AB
CA$25 - CA$35/hourly
Junior
Full-Time

Top Benefits

Extended health care
Life insurance
RRSP matching program

About the role

ABOUT LN

Proudly Indigenous Member Owned. Proudly people-powered.

You’re not looking for a typical career and LN isn’t a typical survey company. We’re a multidisciplinary technical solutions team delivering surveying, utility locating, geotechnical, materials testing, and environmental services across Canada. We combine leading-edge technology, equipment, and tools with a culture that puts safety and wellbeing first and it shows in our track record. If you’re driven by complex projects, modern tech, and real opportunities to grow, you’ll feel right at home here.

JOB OVERVIEW

Reporting to the Manager, Damage Prevention, theJunior CAD Drafteris responsible for producing accurate, construction-ready Utility Locate Sketches for Private Locates and Alternate Locate Provider (ALP) work from ourCalgary, Albertaoffice.

This role works closely with field technicians and project teams to transformGPS field data, locate reports, and field notesinto clear, consistent drawings usingAutoCAD Civil 3D, while maintaining strict quality, safety, and documentation standards.

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS

  • Hourly wage:$25.00 – $35.00 -Overtime pay

  • Extended health care -Life insurance -RRSPmatching program

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Import and manage GPS datasets (CSV, shapefiles, georeferenced files) into AutoCAD Civil 3D, ensuring correct coordinate systems and projections

  • Produce Utility Locate Sketches that clearly represent locate markings, offsets, linework, and underground features using standardized layers, linetypes, legends, and symbology

  • Create, manage, and edit Civil 3D points, point groups, and annotation styles to ensure drawing consistency and accuracy

  • Interpret field notes, locate reports, maps, drawings, and survey control to ensure positional accuracy and traceable data lineage

  • Perform QA/QC checks on coordinates, symbology, labels, northing/easting, scale, title blocks, and overall drawing quality

  • Maintain organized, version-controlled CAD files and supporting documentation

  • Collaborate with field technicians and project managers to resolve data gaps and confirm sketch completeness prior to delivery

  • Comply with all company health and safety policies, procedures, and documentation requirements

QUALIFICATIONS, SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

  • Experience in underground line and/or facility locating considered an asset

  • Proficiency inAutoCAD Civil 3D, including point management, coordinate systems, and styles

  • Working knowledge of utility locating processes and underground infrastructure conventions considered an asset

  • Ability to read and interpret utility prints, as-built drawings, survey plans, and underground infrastructure records

  • Experience operating underground locating equipment (EM/RF locators) used to assist in locating and verifying underground utilities

  • Utility Advanced Line Locating Certification (PAL, CAPULC, or equivalent) considered an asset

  • Knowledge of Trimble GPS and Total Station equipment considered an asset

  • Current safety certifications includingCSTS, OSSA/BSO, First Aid, and H2S Alive

  • Strong computer skills with excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities

  • Ability to multi-task, meet tight deadlines, and maintain a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail

  • Safety-focused with the ability to remain calm and professional in demanding situations

  • Strong work ethic, reliability, and professionalism

  • Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and collaboratively within a team environment

  • Willingness to learn, take direction, and accept coaching and feedback

  • ValidClass 5 Driver’s Licensewith a clean5-year driver’s abstract

WORK CONDITIONS

  • This position may involve field work year-round and requires comfort working outdoors in a variety of weather conditions

  • The role may be physically demanding at times and requires the ability to safely perform field-related tasks

WORK ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENT

Candidates must belegally eligible to work in Canada on a permanent basisat the time of application.

As aCertified Indigenous Member-Owned Business, LN is committed to empowering communities, fostering diversity, and maintaining the highest standards of service. We are anequal opportunity employerand proudly celebrate diversity and inclusivity within our team and the communities we serve.

About LN Land Development Technologies Inc.

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LN Land Development Technologies (“LN”) began servicing oil sands projects in 2007 and has since grown into a multi-disciplined company providing a complete range of Land Surveying, Utility Locating, Geotechnical, Material Testing, Environmental, and Engineering services for clients in energy, mining, municipal infrastructure, transportation, residential, commercial, and industrial sectors across British Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan and Ontario.

LN is a Certified Aboriginal Member Owned Business with more than 100 employees working across Canada, LN has the capacity, expertise, and experience to complete projects whether large and complex, or small and straight-forward.

At LN we believe in always exceeding the expectations of our clients and our employees. This was the original vision when the company was founded in 2007, and it continuous to define our company culture and values today. We take care to work collaboratively with people in order to build a healthy sustainable, and prosperous Canadian Indigenous Owned Business.

Our company resources combine practical on-the-job experience, theoretical knowledge from the classroom, along with the latest in technology, tools, and innovative systems and processes to create our unique mix of technical and professional solutions. We’re proud of our diverse qualifications, experience and our in-depth knowledge of the industry’s most advanced equipment and technology. When it comes to our clients, our projects, and our employees, our commitment to excellence is unmatched.

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