Job Opportunity: Project Manager, LiDAR Data Deliverables
Employee type: Full time, Permanent
Location: Calgary, AB (preferred)
ABOUT THE ROLE
Airborne Imaging is looking for an experienced Project Manager and LiDAR Data Deliverable Specialist to join our growing geospatial team. This is a senior role at the intersection of technical production and client engagement, a great fit for a seasoned professional who thrives in a fast-paced, high-volume environment and takes pride in delivering exceptional LiDAR data products on time and to specification.
You'll own the full lifecycle of LiDAR deliverable production: coordinating internally across acquisition, processing, and QA teams, and serving as a confident, knowledgeable point of contact for clients from project kick-off through final delivery.
WHO WE ARE
Airborne Imaging is a Forsite company, providing high-resolution, cost-effective aerial LiDAR and geospatial mapping services. With decades of experience and proven technology and methodology, the team manages projects of any size, anywhere in the world.
Forsite (forsitegeo.com) is a geospatial intelligence company operating across Canada and the United States. We bring together aerial LiDAR acquisition, pipeline patrol and inspection, forest management, wildfire risk science, and environmental analytics under one roof, giving utilities, energy operators, land managers, government agencies, and insurers a single partner for the complete intelligence picture their operations depend on. Formed through the unification of six established organizations, Barr Air Patrol, Barr GeoSpatial Solutions, Airborne Imaging Inc., Northwest Management Inc., Forcorp and Forsite Consultants Ltd., Forsite combines more than 85 years of aerial heritage, North America's largest independent aerial LiDAR library, and decades of on-the-ground forestry and wildfire expertise into a single integrated platform.
WHAT YOU WILL DO
- Manage multiple concurrent LiDAR deliverable projects from intake to final acceptance, maintaining quality and schedule under production pressure
- Prepare LiDAR deliverables from classified point cloud using internal tools as well as other geospatial/GIS packages
- Serve as the primary client-facing representative for deliverable scoping, progress updates, issue resolution, and sign-off
- Review and QA LiDAR data products against client specifications, industry standards, and contract requirements
- Coordinate with processing teams to ensure deliverables meet format, datum, projection, and classification requirements
- Develop and maintain project schedules, track milestones, and communicate proactively when timelines are at risk
- Author and review technical documentation, delivery reports, and metadata
- Support continuous improvement of production workflows and deliverable standards
WHAT YOU WILL NEED
Forsite welcomes applicants from all backgrounds and is looking for the right person to join our team. If you don’t meet every requirement but bring relevant skills, experience and a great attitude, we encourage you to apply!
Must have:
- 10–15 years of hands-on experience in LiDAR deliverable production, with demonstrated progression into a lead or management role
- Deep familiarity with LiDAR deliverable formats, including point clouds (LAS/LAZ), classified datasets, bare earth and surface models (DEMs/DSMs), intensity rasters, and contour products
- Proficiency with TerraScan software in a production context
- Strong working knowledge of horizontal and vertical datums, coordinate reference systems, and map projections (NAD83, NAD83(CSRS), UTM, State Plane, etc.)
- A proven track record producing and managing high-volume, deadline-driven production workflows with multiple simultaneous projects
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to translate technical detail for both specialist and non-specialist audiences
- A professional, polished, and confident presence in client-facing settings, comfortable leading calls, presenting findings, and managing client expectations
Nice to Have:
- Experience with airborne LiDAR acquisition operations (flight planning, sensor management, or mission review)
- Proficiency with GIS platforms including ArcGIS, Global Mapper, and QGIS
- Familiarity with ASPRS LAS classification standards and LiDAR accuracy assessment methodologies
- Background in forestry, utilities, transportation, or resource sector LiDAR applications
- Experience with LAStools or similar point cloud utilities
- Prior project management experience
WHAT WE PROVIDE
We offer a flexible and rewarding work environment, including:
- A collaborative, technically sophisticated team working on high-impact projects across Canada and the U.S.
- Competitive compensation commensurate with experience
- Flexible work arrangements for the right candidate
Airborne Imaging, a Forsite company, is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome applications from all qualified individuals.
We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.
