Kieswetter Excavating
Commercial Drone Pilot and Surveyor
St. Clements, Ontario•Full-time
CA$35 - CA$45 hourly
CA$35 - CA$45 hourly
About the Job
Commercial Drone Pilot & Surveyor
About Us:
Kieswetter Excavating is a fourth-generation, family-owned heavy civil contractor, and we’re approaching our 100th year in 2027. We specialize in excavating, site grading, site servicing, sewer and watermain, earthwork, concrete, demolition, and aggregates. Our people work on projects across Southwestern Ontario and take pride in doing the job right and going home safe.
The Role:
We’re looking for a Drone Pilot & Surveyor to join our survey team. You’ll split your time between the field and the office. You’ll capture aerial data, produce accurate site models and quantities, and provide construction layout so our crews can build with confidence.
What You’ll Do:
- Plan and fly commercial drones for site progress, topographic mapping, stockpile and earthwork volumes, and as-built documentation.
- Process aerial data into various reports.
- Set and maintain survey control, and provide construction layout (grades, offsets, stakeout) for sewer, watermain, grading, and concrete work, ect.
- Collect as-built data and prepare records for project closeout.
- Work with project managers, estimators, and site supervisors to deliver accurate, timely data.
- Maintain survey and drone equipment, flight logs, and calibration records.
What You Bring:
- Valid Transport Canada RPAS Pilot Certificate, Advanced Operations.
- Experience with GNSS/GPS rovers and total stations.
- Experience processing drone data.
- A diploma or degree in surveying, geomatics, civil engineering technology, or a related field, or equivalent hands-on experience.
- Familiarity with heavy civil construction, especially earthwork and underground servicing.
- Strong attention to detail and comfort working outdoors in all seasons.
- Valid driver’s licence and a clean driving record.
Nice to Have:
- Experience with machine control data prep.
- OLS licence or progress toward a designation (OLS, C.E.T., or similar).
- Experience RTK/PPK drone workflows.
- Previous experience in a contractor-side survey role.
What We Offer:
- Competitive pay and group benefits / RRSP matching.
- A stable, long-standing, family-owned company with a strong safety focus.
- Modern equipment and technology.
- Training and room to grow.