Compass Geomatics

What Compass Geomatics does

Compass Geomatics Ltd. is a privately held Western Canadian professional services firm that delivers surveying, geospatial, and environmental services across Alberta and Saskatchewan. The company operates from three offices — Red Deer (headquarters), Calgary, and Regina — with field crews positioned in additional Alberta communities including Whitecourt, Barrhead, Westlock, and Olds, enabling 24–48 hour mobilization on regional projects. Service lines are organized into three categories: Survey Services (oil & gas, municipal & infrastructure, construction, hydrographic, and line locating), Technology Services (3D laser scanning and LiDAR/unmanned aerial mapping), and Environmental Services (environmental assessments, wetland assessments, and regulatory consultation, led by a Professional Biologist). An additional Civil Design & Site Grading offering uses Autodesk Civil 3D for cut/fill analysis and machine control file generation.

The firm’s technical stack is built on conventional precision instruments — GNSS/GPS, terrestrial and drone-mounted LiDAR, high-definition 3D laser scanners, HydroLite-TM hydrographic echo sounders, and UAV photogrammetry — supported by satellite communications for remote crew safety. Revenue is earned entirely through project-based professional service contracts: clients submit proposals through a website form or direct contact, projects are scoped per location, deliverables, and timeline, and Compass responds with customized quotes typically within one to two business days. Pricing is not publicly disclosed.

The customer base spans five verticals: oil & gas (wellsite, pipeline, facility, regulatory), municipal & infrastructure (subdivisions, right-of-way, construction layout), construction (staking, as-built, monitoring), environmental & regulatory (assessments, wetland delineation under Alberta Water Act), and telecom & utilities (fibre optic route surveys). The company is owned and managed by a founder-led team, holds Certificates of Recognition (COR) in Alberta, and is registered with ISNetworld, ComplyWorks, and Avetta, providing prequalification required by major oil & gas and industrial clients. Distribution is exclusively direct, with no third-party channel partners.

Name

Compass Geomatics

Legal name

Compass Geomatics Ltd.

Website

https://compassgeomatics.ca

Company type

Private

Founded year

2011

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Compass Geomatics is a privately held Western Canadian surveying, geospatial, and environmental services firm delivering project-based oil & gas, municipal, construction, and environmental work across Alberta and Saskatchewan from offices in Red Deer, Calgary, and Regina.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Land Surveying & Geospatial Services

NAICS

Surveying and Mapping (except Geophysical) Services (54137), Environmental Consulting Services (54162)

SIC

Oil & Gas Field Services, Nec (1389)

akta.pro primary industry

Remote Sensing & Earth Observation Analytics (Satellite/UAV/LiDAR, Image Processing) (EUAHAKAD)

akta.pro secondary industry

Satellite Imagery & Remote Sensing Geospatial Platforms (BPAMANAM)

Keywords

• Land surveying services
• Geospatial mapping services
• Environmental site assessments
• 3D laser scanning services
• LiDAR aerial mapping

Headquarters

HQ city

Red Deer

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Professional Surveying Services: Project-based professional surveying services including oil & gas surveying, municipal land surveying, construction surveying, hydrographic surveying, and line locating. Revenue is earned through one-time project fees based on scope, deliverables, and timelines.
2. Geospatial & Technology Services: Technology-enabled services including 3D laser scanning, LiDAR/aerial mapping, drone photogrammetry, and GIS/civil design. These services are delivered as part of comprehensive survey packages or as standalone engagements.
3. Environmental Services: Environmental and wetland assessments, wildlife sweeps, regulatory compliance documentation, and consultation support services led by a Professional Biologist (P. Biol). Provided as standalone assessments or integrated with survey projects.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Compass Geomatics delivers professional land surveying, geospatial mapping, and environmental assessment services to enterprise and government clients across Alberta and Saskatchewan. Service lines include oil & gas surveying, municipal and infrastructure surveying, construction surveying, hydrographic surveying, line locating, 3D laser scanning, LiDAR and UAV aerial mapping, civil design/site grading, environmental assessments, and wetland assessments — delivered by in-house field crews using GNSS, LiDAR, 3D laser scanners, drones, and Autodesk Civil 3D.

Product overview

Compass Geomatics is a surveying, mapping, and environmental services company operating across Alberta and Saskatchewan. The company offers an integrated portfolio of professional services organized into three main categories: Survey Services (Oil & Gas Surveying, Municipal & Infrastructure Surveying, Construction Surveying, Hydrographic Surveying, and Line Locating), Technology Services (3D Laser Scanning and LiDAR/Unmanned Aerial Mapping), and Environmental Services (Environmental Assessments and Wetland Assessments). An additional Civil Design & Site Grading offering connects surveying data with engineering design workflows. Services are delivered through a client-first approach with rapid mobilization, dedicated project managers, and customized solutions tailored to each project's requirements.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Oil & Gas Surveying Comprehensive surveying solutions for the energy sector including wellsite surveys, pipeline routes, facility layouts, regulatory and permitting surveys, and construction layout for oil and gas projects. Delivered to oil & gas operators in Alberta and Saskatchewan by Compass Geomatics' in-house field crews.
• Municipal & Infrastructure Surveying Subdivisions, real property reports, right-of-way surveys, and construction layout for municipalities and developers, including commercial and residential development support across Alberta and Saskatchewan.
• Construction Surveying Precise construction layout, as-built surveys, deformation monitoring, and quality control for commercial, industrial, and residential projects, using GNSS, laser scanning, and UAV technologies. Delivered to general contractors and construction firms in Western Canada.
• Hydrographic Surveying Underwater mapping and bathymetric surveys for water bodies, channels, and marine construction projects using HydroLite-TM echo sounder systems combined with GNSS positioning. Delivered by Compass Geomatics' field crews.
• Line Locating Accurate underground utility and pipeline locating to support safe excavation and regulatory compliance across Alberta, delivered by Level 2 Ground Disturbance certified staff.
• 3D Laser Scanning High-definition laser scanning using precision tripod-mounted terrestrial laser scanners for millimetre-accurate 3D modeling, as-built documentation, and reality capture across structures, infrastructure, and industrial facilities. Delivered to industrial, construction, and infrastructure clients.
• LiDAR & Unmanned Aerial Mapping LiDAR and drone-based aerial mapping services using terrestrial, mobile, and UAV-mounted LiDAR systems for topographic surveys, corridor mapping, and 3D terrain modeling, complemented by photogrammetry for orthophotos and 3D surface models. Every Compass Geomatics field crew is equipped with drones.
• Civil Design & Site Grading Precision civil design and site grading modeling using Autodesk Civil 3D for industrial pad construction, access roads, reservoirs, and borrow pits, including cut/fill analysis, drainage design, and machine control file generation for Trimble GPS-guided construction equipment.
• Environmental Assessments Environmental site assessments, pre-disturbance assessments, ecological site classification, detailed site investigations, vegetation and soil surveys, and timber salvage assessments led by an in-house Professional Biologist (P.Bio). Delivered to energy, municipal, and infrastructure clients.
• Wetland Assessments Wetland classification, mapping, delineation, and regulatory compliance submissions under Alberta's Water Act, including ABWRET-A and ABWRET-D evaluations, permanence assessments, and WAIR/WAIF documentation. Delivered to energy, construction, and municipal clients.

Quantifiable outcome

• Field crew mobilization within 24-48 hours for time-sensitive projects
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature8 records

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Allnorth Consultants: Multi-disciplinary engineering, surveying, and geomatics firm with a strong Western Canadian presence. Comparable to Compass Geomatics in delivering integrated survey, civil design, and environmental services to energy, infrastructure, and industrial clients.
• McElhanney: Western Canada-based surveying, engineering, and geomatics firm with offices across BC, Alberta, and Saskatchewan. Highly comparable to Compass Geomatics in service mix (land surveying, mapping, LiDAR, construction layout) and in serving oil & gas, municipal, and infrastructure clients in the same provinces.
• T2 Utility Engineers: Subsurface utility engineering and surveying firm with operations in Canada and the U.S. Comparable to Compass Geomatics in line locating, utility mapping, and right-of-way survey services to infrastructure and energy clients.
• GeoVerra: One of Canada's largest geomatics firms, headquartered in Calgary with operations across Western Canada. Directly comparable to Compass Geomatics in surveying, mapping, LiDAR, and environmental services to oil & gas, infrastructure, and mining clients.
• Global Raymac Surveys: Calgary-headquartered surveying firm operating across Western Canada. Highly comparable to Compass Geomatics in oil & gas, construction, and municipal surveying services, with similar geographic focus on Alberta and Saskatchewan.
• Core Geomatics: Western Canadian geomatics and surveying services provider serving oil & gas, mining, infrastructure, and government clients. Directly comparable to Compass Geomatics in aerial LiDAR, ground surveying, and remote sensing offerings.

Broad incumbents

• Stantec: Global engineering, architecture, and environmental services firm with major Canadian operations. Competes with Compass Geomatics in surveying, environmental assessment, and infrastructure projects but as part of a much larger, multi-disciplinary portfolio.
• WSP Global: Global professional services firm with a large Canadian engineering and geomatics practice. Overlaps with Compass Geomatics on surveying, mapping, environmental, and infrastructure work but competes across a much broader portfolio and geography.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles11 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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