Assistant Surveyor

ONxpress Transportation Partners; Toronto; On-site; CAD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading transportation firm in Toronto is seeking a survey assistant to support the development of a major rail project. Responsibilities include operating survey equipment, maintaining accurate records, and assisting with construction layout. The ideal candidate has experience in surveying, familiarity with Metrolinx standards, and strong communication skills. We offer extensive benefits and a commitment to diversity.

Benefits

Three weeks paid vacation

RRSP matching

Benefits starting day one

Qualifications

• 2 years experience in surveying or civil construction environment.
• Familiarity with Metrolinx or MTO survey standards is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Assist in operating survey equipment including robotic total stations.
• Maintain and calibrate equipment.
• Provide detailed reports at the end of each workday.

Skills

Experience in surveying

Experience with Leica survey equipment

Good communication

Education

C.E.T or post-secondary diploma in Civil Engineering

Degree in Geomatics Engineering

Job description

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ONxpress Transportation Partners (ONxpress) were chosen by Metrolinx and Infrastructure Ontario (IO) to enter the Development Phase of the On-Corridor Works project – the largest project in Metrolinx’s GO Expansion.

Unprecedented in its scale and complexity, this multi-billion-dollar capital program will transform the GO regional rail network with electrification, more frequent service, shorter journey times and a more modernized system for the Greater Toronto and Hamilton Area.

The ONxpress Way

At ONxpress, diversity isn\u2019t just a buzzword—it's essential to our success. We're building a team that strives to hear everyone's ideas, no matter who you are or where you come from.

This is an extraordinary project with an extraordinary team! We are proud to offer extensive learning and development opportunities, three (3) weeks paid vacation, RRSP matching, benefits starting day one and so much more to showcase our commitment to the people bringing this project to life.

If you're passionate about making a difference and want to be part of something exciting, then we want to hear from you. Let's work together to create a better, brighter future for our communities—one train ride at a time.

What you will do :

• Assist in operating survey equipment including robotic total stations, GPS units and digital levels.
• Assist in maintaining, setting & verifying survey control network throughout the life of the project.
• Ensure equipment is maintained and calibrated.
• Maintain or help maintain accurate survey records and documentation of surveys carried out by the crew chief.
• Assist in providing layout at various stages of construction.
• Assist in collecting topographic data for the purpose of final deliverables to various teams.
• Assist in managing as-built information and digital records.
• Provide detailed reports at the end of each workday on the work planned vs the work executed.

You bring :

• 2 years experience in surveying or in a civil construction environment is considered an asset.
• Experience working with Leica survey equipment is considered an asset.
• Familiarity with Metrolinx or MTO survey standards is considered an asset.
• C.E.T (Certified Engineering technologist), post-secondary diploma in Civil Engineering or related field. A degree in Geomatics Engineering is considered an asset.
• Good communication.

We are an Equal Employer. Should you need any accommodation through the recruitment process, please contact [e-mail]

We appreciate your interest; however, only qualified candidates will be contacted by our Talent Acquisition Team.

Construction, Rail Transportation, and Civil Engineering