About Us

At Onterris, we build careers grounded in purpose, responsibility and real-world impact.

“For Planet and Progress” is our north star that guides everything we do. We believe environmental responsibility and human progress are interconnected, interwoven and international. Our scientists, engineers, field teams, consultants and professionals collaborate across disciplines and geographies, guiding industries and governments, ensuring that communities and environments thrive.

When you join us, you’re not just forging a career, you’re joining a movement. A movement for better thinking, smarter solutions and lasting impact.

Together, we will advance our way of life and protect the integrity of our environment every step of the way.

CAD TECHNOLOGIST

A Day in the Life

As an CAD Technologist, in our Calgary or Edmonton office you’ll be responsible for assisting multiple projects where you will have increasing interaction with our multi-disciplinary staff, regulatory agencies and clients. You will be part of a strong team of committed professionals.

The compensation range for this role is $31.00 to $55.00, commensurate with experience, skills, and geographic location

To thrive in this role, you’ll be comfortable taking ownership of the following responsibilities:

• We are growing our CAD team and looking for a Civil CAD Technologist with 2+ years of experience. We welcome a range of candidates who want to develop their skill s and take ownership of quality design work in water resources and civil infrastructure.

• Prepare clear, accurate CAD drawings in AutoCAD Civil 3D. Work types include stormwater, erosion and sediment control, municipal infrastructure, river and c hannel design.

• Build surfaces, alignments, profiles, sections, corridors, grading plans, and 3D models from survey data, LiDAR, and field inputs.

• Produce plan, profile, and cross-section drawings for design and construction packages.

• Interpret survey data, field notes, UAV imagery, and site photography to support design and as-built deliverables.

• Complete material take-offs to support quantity and cost estimates.

• Perform QA/QC on drawings. Keep work clean, consistent, and aligned with CAD standards.

• Coordinate with engineers, scientists, surveyors, and clients to keep projects moving.

• Help improve CAD standards, workflows, and efficiency.

• Share knowledge and support junior team members in a practical, team-first way.

Your Expertise and Skills

T hese requirements reflect the knowledge, skills and abilities that help you do your best work here.

• A diploma or degree in Civil Engineering Technology or a related field.

• 2+ years of CAD or civil design experience, ideally in consulting.

• Strong proficiency in AutoCAD Civil 3D.

• Interest or experience in water resources, municipal, or environmental projects.

• Careful work habits and strong attention to detail.

• Ability to manage several tasks and meet deadlines.

• Clear, direct communication and a collaborative mindset.

This posting reflects a current vacancy that the company is actively seeking to fill. As a note, we are not accepting third party agency applicants at this time.

A valid and clean class 5 driver’s license with no restrictions

Onterris is a leading global environmental solutions company partnering with organizations to solve complex challenges where environmental pressures, regulatory expectations and operational risks intersect. Guided by our mission to advance the way of life without compromising the integrity of our environment, we believe environmental responsibility and human progress are fundamentally connected. Our scientists, engineers, field teams and consultants apply systems thinking that unites science, data and practical expertise to deliver solutions that strengthen our clients’ resilience, mitigate risk and protect the air, water and soil that sustain communities, while uncovering responsible paths forward for planet and progress. For more information, visit www.onterris.com .

We are an equal opportunity employer and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds. We acknowledge that these experiences and perspectives help to enrich our teams and contribute to our ongoing success. We are committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation in our employment for all applicants. For US residents, click here to learn more.