Global Raymac Surveys
Dana Sands has over 17 years of experience in the geomatics industry. They started their career as a Crew Chief at Vista Geomatics Ltd in 2004 and worked there until 2010. From 2010 to 2013, they served as a Geomatics Technologist at Focus Corporation, conducting reviews of land surveying products for the Upstream Oil and Gas industry.
In 2013, Dana joined WSP in Canada as a Project Manager and later assumed the role of Pipeline Lead - Calgary Geomatics. From 2016 to 2017, they held the position of Pipeline Integrity Lead - Geomatics at WSP.
Currently, Dana is employed at Global Raymac Surveys, where they have held several roles since 2017. They started as a Manager, Pipeline and Integrity Projects, providing geomatics solutions to the pipeline industry. In 2021, they became Vice President, Energy, and in 2023, assumed the role of Vice President, Pipeline & Integrity Projects.
Dana Sands received a Project Management Fundamentals Certificate from the University of Calgary in 2014-2015. Prior to this, Dana attended the Southern Alberta Institute of Technology (SAIT) from 2003-2005, where they studied Geomatics Engineering. Dana also holds additional certifications in CSA Z662 - Oil and Gas Pipeline Systems from the CSA (Canadian Standards Association), the Dale Carnegie Course from Dale Carnegie Training, and the Project Management Professional from the Project Management Institute.
Global Raymac Surveys
Global Surveys was founded in 1986 and Raymac Surveys in 1978, with both companies firmly establishing themselves in the fabric of Alberta’s Land Surveying community. After serving the Energy and Municipal sectors across the province for more than 25 years, the companies joined forces in 2010 to form Global Raymac Surveys and we haven’t looked back since! Our team, which now consists of more than 220 members, hails from throughout Canada with experience in a variety of disciplines. From certified Land Surveyors to ambitious students-in-training, professional Engineers to qualified drafters; we draw upon our combined skillset to provide our clients with a wealth of expertise ensuring they receive the best possible service. This diversity has also contributed to a key component of our vision: growth. Over the years, Global Raymac has embraced expansion through the addition of our Lloydminster and Medicine Hat offices, with the acquisition of HIW Surveys to form our Grande Prairie office. And most recently in 2017, the addition of our offices in Edmonton and also in Fort St. John, British Columbia. As we look to the future, we are excited by the prospect of continuing our evolution, developing our team, and serving the people of Canada.