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Current Opportunity – CAD Drafter (Surveying & Civil/Drainage)

Kerr & Potvin Inc. / Shade Group Inc. – Almonte, ON

Kerr & Potvin Inc. has partnered with Shade Group Inc. to offer a shared CAD Drafter position supporting both cadastral surveying and civil/drainage projects. This role provides exposure to legal surveying work as well as practical drainage and site design projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare cadastral survey drawings, including reference plans (R-Plans), SRPRs, boundary sketches, and supporting figures in accordance with Ontario standards

• Draft topographic plans and base mapping from total station, GNSS, and drone data

• Assist in the preparation of drainage and civil drawings, including grading, drainage layouts, and site servicing plans

• Process and organize field data for use in CAD environments

• Maintain consistent drawing standards, layers, and annotation

• Coordinate with surveyors, engineers, and project managers to ensure accurate and complete deliverables

Qualifications

• Diploma or degree in Civil Engineering Technology, Geomatics, or a related field

• Proficiency with CAD software (e.g., MicroSurvey, AutoCAD, Civil 3D or similar)

• Familiarity with Ontario land surveying practices and/or drainage/civil design is an asset

• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple projects

• Working knowledge of coordinate systems (e.g., MTM NAD83 CSRS) is an asset

Position Overview

This role offers the opportunity to work across both surveying and engineering disciplines, with a mix of boundary-related drafting, topographic mapping, and drainage design projects. The position is based out of Almonte, Ontario, with collaboration between Kerr & Potvin Inc. and Shade Group Inc.