Civil Design Drafter and GIS Analyst

Description

Are you looking for an opportunity to…

• Work in a high energy team?
• Leave a positive impact on the environment and your community?
• Work and live in a close-knit community?
• Be mentored and mentor others?
• Develop your critical thinking skills??

Intrigued?  Read on - the details of your next career adventure are below.

What makes this opportunity different?

Aren’t all consultancies the same?  We don’t think so.  One of our tag lines “Down to Earth / Up to the Challenge” says a lot about who we are. We are looking for someone who:

• will take pride in a job well done;
• can effectively manage their own time and prioritize conflicting demands;
• has an eye for detail;  
• has a positive attitude; and
• can work well independently and with others.

The right fit – it’s got to be mutual

We recognize that making a career move is a significant personal decision and, from our perspective, building a team of individuals is an important element to our success. Cards on the table - we are looking for a motivated individual who has collaborated within teams for the delivery of civil earthworks projects and can efficiently prepare construction level documentation.

This role will give you the opportunity to:

• Work on a variety of civil engineering projects, including water storage and tailings dams, foundations and geohazards, infrastructure, roads, surface water drainage, flood and erosion protection works
• Work in a respectful and multidisciplinary team environment that fosters professional development and personal growth
• Continue your career development by utilizing your GIS and civil drafting abilities using ArcGIS, Civil 3D and AutoCAD to execute projects from concept to completion
• Receive in-house and external training depending on project and HSE requirements
• Collaborate with KCB employees from other offices in Canada and our international offices on large, technically complex projects
• Benefit from unparalleled career growth in a dynamic company committed to high-quality engineering and environmental excellence
• Work in an open door, community environment

The skills that we value for this role include the ability to:

• Process topographic survey data for design and drafting
• Undertake terrain and geological 3D modelling and earthworks designs
• Process and analyze datasets using GIS software then produce drawings and maps to display it
• Create and modify queries and scripts for workflows in analysis of datasets.
• Create, publish and maintain web maps, customized apps, and dashboard maps
• Prepare engineering drawings (plans, profiles, cross-sections and details) to specified drawing standards

If you have between two and five years’ experience in civil design (with a Diploma in Engineering Technology, Geomatics, Geography, or Civil Engineering) and want to be part of a highly motivated group that works with clients to achieve their objectives, while leaving a positive impact on the environment and local communities then KCB is what you are looking for. We are particularly interested in candidates who have:

• Good interpersonal, time management and organizational skills
• The ability to work effectively in a team
• Strong initiative, innovation and commitment to technical excellence, as well as an enthusiasm for continuous learning
• Experience in:

• AutoCAD and Civil3D in Earthworks and Civil Engineering
• ESRI ArcGIS software suite (Desktop, Pro, AGOL, Enterprise) extensions for spatial analysis, mapping, imagery and remote sensing, data collection and management.
• Experience that would be an asset, but are not required includes:

• Proficiency in use of data analysis software such as Microsoft Excel and other GIS specific software such as Survey123, ArcGIS Field Maps, Portal.
• Exposure to other software such as Global Mapper, Map3D, OpenGround module for Civil 3D

Our focus is on the application of critical thinking and the right candidate will show flexibility and be energized by the prospect of working for sites all around the world. Candidates with a drive for team-oriented project delivery are especially encouraged to apply.

To learn more, check out KCB’s website and our Careers page for more details.  

Are you up to the challenge?

If this sounds like the perfect opportunity for you, simply apply on-line with your résumé quoting the job reference number 1803-M22  at www.klohn.com/jobs or contact hr@klohn.com to arrange a personal chat.

We are committed to employment equity and encourage applications from all qualified career seekers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment, and we thank all candidates for applying, however only short-listed candidates will be contacted. We offer competitive salaries commensurate with experience and an attractive flexible benefits package designed to suit your individual needs.

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