Drafting and Survey Technician

Overview

As a member of the military, Drafting and Survey Technicians (DS Tech) provide both deployed and domestic drafting and survey support to the Canadian Armed Forces and other government departments anywhere in the world.

Drafting and Survey Technicians belong to the Military Engineering Branch of the Canadian Armed Forces. Their primary responsibilities are:

• Collect geodetic survey data using the Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS) and other survey equipment
• Use data to produce digital and hard copy civil and site drawings, and designs of specific areas
• Use computer aided design (CAD) software to produce digital and hard copy designs
• Provide survey and drawing support to military specialist engineering teams

Work environment

Drafting and Survey Technicians are members of the Royal Canadian Air Force. They may be called upon to support all CAF exercises and operations, including th...