Junior Survey Drone Pilot

About UsZenaTech (Nasdaq: ZENA | FSE: 49Q) is a technology company specializing in AI drones, Drone-as-a-Service (DaaS), enterprise SaaS, and quantum computing solutions for mission-critical business applications. Since 2017, the company has leveraged its software development expertise and expanded its drone design and manufacturing capabilities through ZenaDrone to innovate and enhance customer inspection, monitoring, safety, security, compliance, and surveying processes. ZenaTech serves over 100 enterprise software customers in law enforcement, government, and industrial sectors, with drones used in agriculture, defense, and logistics industries. The company has offices in North America, Europe, and the UAE.Job OverviewZenaTech is seeking a Junior Survey Drone Pilot to support drone-based land surveying and geospatial operations. This is an entry-level position for candidates interested in both traditional survey fieldwork and drone technology, offering a clear growth path into advanced surveying and UAS operations.This role is hands-on and physically demanding, requiring work outdoors in all weather conditions, as well as heavy lifting and manual survey tasks. Candidates must be prepared for the dirtier aspects of surveying, including digging for monuments, carrying equipment, and working long hours in the sun or rough terrain.Key ResponsibilitiesAssist with survey setup including GPS rovers, total stations, tripods, and ground control points.Support drone crews during UAS missions (launchrecovery, battery changes, safety checks).Perform field labor tasks:Digging to uncover and set survey monuments.Markingstaking points in soil, gravel, or uneven terrain.Carrying and lifting surveyUAS equipment (up to 75 lbs).Work outdoors in sun, rain, cold, mud, and rough terrain.Collect and organize field data for mapping, boundary surveys, and construction projects.Record accurate field notes, sketches, and barcode scans for asset tracking.Ensure proper care, transport, and maintenance of survey and UAS equipment.Follow safety standards and assist with field risk assessments.QualificationsHigh school diploma or equivalent (Required). Coursework or degree in Surveying, Geomatics, Civil Engineering, or GIS preferred.Valid driver's license and reliable transportation (Required).Comfortable working outdoors in all weather conditions.Strong work ethic, attention to detail, and willingness to terest in surveying and drone technology; prior exposure a plus.Required FAA Part 107 Remote Pilot Certificate and experience with drone technology"We are an equal opportunity employer committed to employment equity utilizing hiring practices on merit and business needs. We encourage applications from women, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, members of visible minorities and all others of legally protected status."