Field Surveyor - Civil Construction

• Prepare and maintain sketches, maps, reports in order to describe, certify, and assume liability for work performed.
  
• Verify the accuracy of survey data, including measurements and calculations conducted at survey sites.
  
• Record the results of surveys, including the shape, contour, location, elevation, and dimensions.
  
• Prepare or supervise preparation of all data, charts, plots, maps, records, and documents related to surveys.
  
• Plan and conduct ground surveys designed to establish baselines, elevations, and other geodetic measurements.
  
• Coordinate findings with the work of engineering and architectural personnel, clients, and others concerned with projects.
  
• Adjust surveying instruments in order to maintain their accuracy.
  
• Establish fixed points for use in making maps, using geodetic and engineering instruments.
  
• Train assistants and helpers, and direct their work in such activities as performing surveys or drafting maps.
  
• Analyze survey objectives and specifications in order to prepare survey proposals or to direct others in survey proposal preparation.
  
• Develop criteria for survey methods and procedures.
  
• Survey bodies of water in order to determine navigable channels and to secure data for construction of breakwaters, piers, and other marine structures.
  
• Direct aerial surveys of specified geographical areas.
  
• Determine specifications for photographic equipment to be used for aerial photography, as well as altitudes from which to photograph terrain.
  

Requirements

• Completion of post-secondary studies or applicable training.
  
• 2 to 5 years of relevant work experience in a similar position.
  
• Good knowledge of Job Site Health and Safety rules and regulations.
  
• Knowledge of MS Office Suite, MS Project and AutoCAD.
  
• Bilingual (an asset), but proficiency in English language with excellent communication skills (written and verbal) is required.
  

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
  
• Excellent communication skills.
  
• Excellent time-management skills and ability to prioritize work.
  
• Strong organizational and leadership skills.
  
• Result-driven and quality-oriented.
  
• Team player.
  

Benefits

• Competitive salary;
  
• 4 weeks of annual vacation;
  
• Employee Corporate Clothing Program
  
• Flexible group insurance program upon entry;
  
• Group RRSP with employer contribution to a Deferred Profit Sharing Plan (DPSP);
  
• 24-hour access to a virtual doctor (telemedicine);
  
• Training and development programs;
  
• Employee assistance program;
  
• Active social club and health and wellness committee;
  
• Diverse, innovative, and stimulating environment;
  
• A company built on values of respect; integrity, and a job well done;
  
• Firm recognized as one of Canada's Best Managed Companies.