Senior Reality Capture & Geomatics Specialist (Future Equity Opportunity)
Location: Greater Montreal Area (Hybrid – Field & Office)
About the Opportunity
We are a growing reality capture and digital documentation company specializing in 3D laser scanning, mobile mapping, surveying, BIM modeling, CAD documentation, and drone data capture. Our goal is to become one of the leading reality capture and surveying firms in Quebec by combining cutting-edge technology with exceptional customer service.
We are looking for an energetic, motivated, and technically skilled professional who is excited to help build a company from the ground up. This is more than a typical freelance position—we are looking for someone who wants to contribute, grow with the business, and potentially become a long-term equity partner.
Position Overview
The successful candidate will serve as the company's Technical Lead, responsible for all aspects of surveying, reality capture, field operations, data processing, drafting, quality control, and technical workflow development.
This position will begin as a freelance/independent contractor role on a project-by-project basis. As the company grows, there is a genuine opportunity for the right individual to transition into a leadership role and, based on mutual success, performance, trust, and shared vision, become an equity partner in the company.
Key Responsibilities
- Perform terrestrial laser scanning using both static and mobile mapping systems.
- Operate GNSS receivers, total stations, digital levels, and other surveying equipment.
- Complete traditional field measurements when appropriate. For smaller projects, determine when conventional surveying methods are more efficient than using a 3D laser scanner and accurately collect all required site measurements.
- Provide complete surveying and existing conditions documentation for residential, commercial, industrial, and institutional projects.
- Establish survey control and perform accurate field measurements.
- Plan and execute fieldwork efficiently, safely, and professionally.
- Register, clean, process, and quality-check point cloud data.
- Draft accurate drawings directly from point cloud data.
- Produce high-quality deliverables, including:
- Existing conditions floor plans
- Site plans
- Elevations
- Building sections
- Reflected ceiling plans
- CAD drawings
- Revit/BIM models
- Point cloud registrations
- Review project accuracy and ensure all deliverables meet company quality standards.
- Develop and improve internal technical workflows and standards.
- Evaluate and implement new surveying and reality capture technologies.
- Train future technicians as the company expands.
- Work closely with management to improve services, increase efficiency, and support business growth.
Required Qualifications
- Diploma or degree in Geomatics, Surveying, Civil Engineering Technology, or a related field.
- Minimum of 5 years of industry experience.
- Strong knowledge of traditional surveying methods and modern reality capture technologies.
- Experience operating laser scanners, GNSS receivers, and total stations.
- Thorough understanding of survey control, coordinate systems, and point cloud registration.
- Proven ability to draft accurate CAD drawings and BIM models from point cloud data.
- Strong knowledge of construction drawings and building documentation.
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
- Valid driver's license and willingness to travel to project sites throughout the Greater Montreal Area.
Preferred Software Experience
Experience with several of the following is preferred:
- Autodesk AutoCAD
- Autodesk Revit
- Autodesk ReCap
- Leica Cyclone
- FARO Scene
- Trimble Business Center
- CloudCompare
- NavVis software
- Pix4D
- DJI Terra
- Other point cloud processing and surveying software
Communication & Language Requirements
- Fluent spoken and written English is required.
- Good working proficiency in French is required to communicate effectively with clients, contractors, consultants, and project stakeholders throughout Quebec.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to explain technical information clearly and professionally.
Personal Qualities
We are looking for someone who is:
- Energetic, enthusiastic, and highly motivated.
- Professional and confident when interacting with clients.
- An excellent communicator with strong interpersonal skills.
- Organized, detail-oriented, and committed to producing high-quality work.
- Passionate about technology and continuous learning.
- A proactive problem solver who takes initiative.
- Honest, dependable, and accountable.
- Comfortable working independently and leading projects from start to finish.
- Entrepreneurial, with a genuine interest in helping build and grow a successful company.
- A team player who enjoys collaborating and contributing to a positive company culture.
What We Offer
- Flexible freelance work on a project-by-project basis.
- Opportunity to work with advanced surveying and reality capture technologies.
- A collaborative environment where your ideas and expertise are valued.
- The opportunity to help shape and grow a modern surveying and reality capture company.
- Clear potential to transition into a leadership role.
- For the right individual, the opportunity to become an equity partner based on performance, commitment, trust, and the successful growth of the business.
Who We're Looking For
We're looking for someone who wants more than just another freelance assignment. We want a technical professional who takes pride in delivering exceptional work, enjoys building relationships with clients, embraces innovation, and is excited about helping create one of Quebec's leading surveying and reality capture companies. If you're driven, technically strong, communicate well, and want to grow alongside the business, we'd love to hear from you.
Pay: $25.00-$50.00 per hour
Benefits:
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Montréal, QC H2S 3G8
