Drone Pilot Operator – Hybrid Field

Drone Pilot Operator – Hybrid Field Role

Integrated Geomatics is seeking a skilled Drone Pilot Operator to join our team. This hybrid role combines drone operations with fieldwork, supporting survey and environmental services, GIS mapping, and construction projects.

• Operate drones for surveying, mapping, and inspection tasks in remote and construction environments.
• Manage and perform fieldwork, collaborating with survey and environmental teams.
• Liaise with Project Managers to coordinate drone and field operations, ensuring project timelines, budgets, and methodologies are met.
• Act as a company representative, engaging with client field representatives and landowners.
• Prepare and communicate flight logs, field notes, sketches, and digital data for project documentation.
• Mentor and provide guidance to junior field staff and drone assistants.
• Contribute to the development and implementation of best practices for drone operations and field processes.
• Support and advance the Integrated safety program.
• Perform occasional office-based technical work related to drone data processing and reporting.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Valid Basic Drone Pilot Certificate (Transport Canada);
  Advanced Certificate preferred.
• Demonstrated experience flying drones (minimum 1-2 years preferred).
• Experience working in remote areas and on construction sites.
• Willingness to work shift schedules, including evenings and weekends as required.
• Strong working knowledge of drone hardware, software, and data collection methods.
• Familiarity with survey equipment (GPS, Total Stations) and GIS mapping is an asset.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills; ability to produce accurate and legible flight and field notes.
• Problem-solving skills in field environments.
• Ability to work well in a team and motivate junior staff.
• Valid driver’s license and clean driver’s abstract.
• Safety certifications (First Aid, H2S, CSTS) are assets.

• Entry level

• Full-time

• Management and Manufacturing

• Oil and Gas

Calgary, Alberta, Canada