Geospatial Technician

Geospatial Technician

Location: Canada Remote

About Us

At Niricson we believe the worlds most critical infrastructure deserves better intelligence.

From hydroelectric dams and bridges to airfields and industrial assets aging infrastructure is a growing global challenge. Traditional inspection methods are often slow subjective and difficult to scale.

Were changing that.

By combining robotics AI advanced sensing technologies and geospatial analytics Niricson helps infrastructure owners make smarter safer and more proactive decisions about the assets their communities depend on every day.

Were a team of engineers geospatial specialists and innovators passionate about solving real-world problems through technology.

As a Geospatial Technician youll play a key role in transforming drone imagery and sensor data into high-quality digital products that power our AI models and support engineering decisions. Working closely with our Data Collection Machine Learning and Product teams youll help create accurate geospatial datasets 3D models and ortho-imagery that enable safer infrastructure inspections around the world.

If youre passionate about geospatial technologies enjoy working with GIS CAD photogrammetry and 3D data and want your work to make a meaningful impact wed love to hear from you.

About the role

The Geospatial Technicians primary responsibility is to create high-resolution ortho-imagery for our Machine Learning teams analysis. Additionally this role oversees data quality organization and processing. Collaborating closely with all production teams the Geospatial Technician ensures adherence to our data standards and contributes to the continuous improvement of our processes and best practices for Geospatial data management.

Background

As a Geospatial Technician it is paramount to have a solid foundation in geospatial data management analysis and processing as well as a positive proactive and solution-oriented mindset. Proficiency in CAD and GIS software is crucial for navigating complex geospatial data and collaborating effectively with colleagues. An understanding of 3D data is essential for ensuring the highest quality of data collection and processing.

Excellent communication skills are vital for working with cross-functional teams and discussing project requirements. Attention to detail and adherence to standardized processes are important skills that enable the person in this role to manage multiple projects simultaneously while delivering quality results on time.

As a key member of the team an ability to optimize processes and develop innovative solutions to meet project goals while producing exceptional results will drive your success as a Geospatial Technician at Niricson. A commitment to curiosity and a creative problem-solving mindset will further enhance your ability to excel in this role.

Responsibilities

• Create ortho-imagery using Bentleys Descartes.
• Ensure exceptional product quality while meeting production timelines.
• Collaborate with internal teams to aid in the development of equipment and software.
• Produce 3D photogrammetric models of structures using Bentleys iTwin and Agisoft Metashape.
• Integrating datasets from our proprietary sensors.
• Documenting and maintaining data organization standards.

Required Qualifications

• Degree/diploma in geography computer science resource management or a related field.
• Demonstrated enthusiasm perseverance and energy.
• Ability to balance and prioritize responsibilities.
• Willingness to work independently and be a self-starter and able to effectively collaborate with internal and external teams.
• Proven creative problem-solving approach and strong analytical skills.
• 2 years of experience capturing converting creating editing and maintaining geospatial datasets in a CAD or GIS environment.

Preference may be given to applicants with the following experience:

• Experience creating managing and using geodatabases.
• Deep knowledge and experience working with CAD software particularly with Agisofts Metashape and Bentley products (e.g. Descartes iTwin).
• 3D photogrammetric modeling and/or LiDAR data processing.
• Open-source GIS tools and scripting (e.g. QGIS GDAL PDAL R).
• Automating workflows and developing geospatial tools using Python.
• UAV-based infrastructure inspections or experience working in a civil engineering environment.
• Experience in generating orthoimagery.

Key success attributes

Ownership make and keep commitments to the team customers and stakeholders.

Detail-oriented able to frame challenges think critically and design solutions from the ground up.

Curiosity & Learning believes in continuous learning.

Diversity and Inclusion

Niricson is a diverse and inclusive equal-opportunity employer. We encourage diversity and we thrive on it for the benefit of our employees products and our community. We are committed to fostering belonging through a diverse and inclusive workplace. We do not discriminate against any race gender religious affiliation ethnicity or any other demographic - instead we celebrate diversity.

Required Experience:

Manager

Employment Type : Full-Time
Experience: years
Vacancy: 1