Posted 2 days ago
LiDAR Car Driver
@ Encepta
Victoria, British Columbia
Overview
Encepta is hiring a LiDAR car driver and field specialist in Victoria, BC, on an initial 2 to 3 month contract with possible extension, starting immediately. The role drives an equipped vehicle to collect road and highway data with specialized sensing equipment and software, including occasional multi-day regional trips. Pay is $25/hour during about one week of paid training, plus per-kilometre rates and a guaranteed minimum equivalent to 40 hours per week.
Responsibilities:
- Drive equipped vehicle collecting road and highway data
- Operate data collection equipment and software
- Follow assigned routes for accurate collection
- Assist with equipment installation and maintenance
- Travel locally and regionally, occasional multi-day trips
Requirements summary:
- Valid, clean Class 5 driver's licence
- Reliable, safety-conscious driving habits
- Comfortable with technology and basic IT troubleshooting
- Strong attention to detail and procedure compliance
- Flexibility to travel and work outdoors
Tools & skills
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- Employer posting date
- 2026-11-08
- First seen by our source
- 2026-11-10
- Source record updated
- 2026-11-10
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Job details
| Seniority | Entry level |
| Department | Transportation & driving |
| Hours per week | 40 |
| Schedule | overnight |
| Travel | air: none · ground: moderate |
| Work setting | Vehicle, Outdoors, Client sites |
| Position | Mostly sitting |
| Physical demands | physical low · computer moderate |
| Languages | English |
| Licences & certifications | Class 5 driver's licence |
| Driver’s licence | required |
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Encepta
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Encepta unifies network data for telecoms, utilities and municipalities by providing end-to-end infrastructure planning,
Full company description
Encepta is a rapidly growing Canadian company that offers end-to-end infrastructure planning, design, and data collection services to telecommunications, utilities, and municipalities. Our mission is to revolutionize network enhancement, pioneering new approaches to enhance distributed networks. As leaders in inventive infrastructure deployment, we are driven by curiosity and constantly explore new ways to improve and adapt in a rapidly evolving world. By rethinking traditional approaches and introducing cutting-edge tools, we enable our customers to expand their networks swiftly and effectively. Our clients benefit from better data solutions to make critical engineering decisions with confidence, a message system to reduce email correspondence while increasing transparency, and a continuity of outside plant knowledge. We have a specialized professional services group that tests our technology tools in conjunction with key client projects. The result is a powerful software suite that has been created through practical industry feedback and can be configured for a highly customized feel to meet each client specific requirements. Encepta focuses on providing an empowering and exciting culture as a foundation for our teams. Our enthusiasm, courage, and desire to solve practical industry problems has been paramount in helping us build strong relationships with our clients.
- LinkedIn followers
- 4,333
- People associated on LinkedIn
- 141
- Reported office locations
- 4190 Lougheed Hwy, Unit #420, Burnaby, British Columbia V5C 6A8, CA
- 937 Dunford Ave, 133, Victoria, British Columbia V9B2S4, CA
- 255 5 Ave SW, Suite 920, Calgary, Alberta T2P 3G6, CA
- Business categories
- Information Technology
- Software
- Information Services
- Other recorded names
- Encepta
- Specialties
- Field Services
- Planning and Design
- Small Cell Wireless
- 5G
- Data Solutions
- Project Management
- Construction Management
- Pole Loading Analysis
- Telecommunications
- Utilities
- Infrastructure
- GIS
- Software
- Technology
- and Municipalities
- Profile identifies a recruitment agency
- No
- Reported total investment
- 0
Currency and observation date were not supplied; this is not a current valuation or a funding round.
Encepta is a rapidly growing Canadian company that offers end-to-end infrastructure planning, design, and data collection services to telecommunications, utilities, and municipalities. Our mission is to revolutionize network enhancement, pioneering new approaches to enhance distributed networks. As leaders in inventive infrastructure deployment, we are driven by curiosity and constantly explore new ways to improve…
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Industry | Telecommunications |
| Company size | 51-200 employees |
| Headquarters | Burnaby, British Columbia |
| Organization type | Privately Held |
| Year founded | 2012 |
| Specialties | Field ServicesPlanning and DesignSmall Cell Wireless5GData SolutionsProject ManagementConstruction ManagementPole Loading AnalysisTelecommunicationsUtilities |
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 6 |
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🚨 We're Hiring: LiDAR Car Driver/ Field Specialist – Victoria, BC
Love driving, technology and exploring new places? We're looking for a reliable and tech-savvy individual to join our team in Victoria!
This is more than just a driving job! You'll work with cutting-edge technology and advanced software, collecting real-world data that supports engineering and infrastructure projects.
🎓 Engineering & Software Students – This Could Be a Great Opportunity!
Looking to gain exposure to engineering and technology beyond the classroom? This role offers a hands-on introduction to advanced data collection technologies, complex software and real-world engineering applications. It's a great opportunity to learn, explore and develop technical skills while working in the field!
📍 Position Details:
- Start Date: Immediate start.
- Contract Duration: Initial 2–3 month contract, with potential for extension.
- Preferred Candidate Locations: Langford & Victoria
💰 What's in It for You?
- Paid training at $25/hour (approximately one week).
- $2/km for city road data collection.
- $1/km for approved short highway runs.
- Custom rates for longer, multi-day highway assignments.
- Guaranteed minimum wage equivalent to 40 hours per week.
- $50/week additional allowance for approved vehicle storage and internet access.
- Approved hotel accommodations and per diems for overnight travel.
🚗 What You'll Do:
- Drive an equipped vehicle to collect road and highway data.
- Operate specialized data collection equipment and software.
- Follow assigned routes and ensure accurate data collection.
- Assist with equipment installation, maintenance and troubleshooting.
- Travel locally and regionally, including occasional multi-day trips.
- Maintain equipment and follow established procedures.
📌 What You Bring:
- Valid, clean Class 5 driver's licence.
- Responsible, reliable and safety-conscious driving habits.
- Comfortable with technology, software and basic IT troubleshooting.
- Strong attention to detail and ability to follow procedures.
- Flexibility to travel and work outdoors in varying weather conditions.
- Mechanical or technical aptitude is an asset.
Experience or familiarity with GNSS, PPK/RTK technology, EMLID base station systems, photography, or utility infrastructure would be considered an asset.
🌟 Why Consider This Opportunity?
Get behind the wheel, explore new places and gain hands-on experience with innovative technology used in engineering and infrastructure.
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