Civil Construction Surveyor

Cobalt Construction; Whitehorse; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wages

Career growth opportunities

Camp accommodations

Safety-first environment

Job summary

Cobalt Construction is seeking an experienced Surveyor for remote project locations in Yukon. The role involves conducting precise site surveys, collaborating with project teams, and ensuring compliance with safety standards. Ideal candidates will have 2+ years of experience, proficiency in survey equipment, and a strong understanding of earthworks. Competitive wages, opportunities for growth, and camp accommodations provided. Valid driver's license and safety tickets are required.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years' experience as a surveyor on civil construction projects.
• Valid driver's license and ability to work in remote conditions.
• Safety tickets (e.g., First Aid) are an asset.

Responsibilities

• Conduct site surveys for excavation and grading.
• Establish survey control for project site.
• Operate survey equipment and verify excavation depths.
• Collaborate with project managers for compliance.

Skills

Survey equipment proficiency

Understanding of earthworks processes

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Ability to read project drawings

Tools

GNSS/GPS

Total Station

Trimble software

Leica software

Job description

Location: Remote Project Locations throughout Yukon

Job Type: Full-Time, Project-Based

Wage: Wage dependent on experience

About Us

We are a leading earthworks and civil construction company specializing in large-scale dirt-moving and site remediation projects. Our team takes pride in tackling tough jobs that make a real difference. We are currently seeking an experienced Surveyor to join our project team. This is a great opportunity to be part of meaningful work.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct precise site surveys to support excavation, grading, and material placement.
• Establish and maintain survey control for the project site.
• Perform layout for excavation boundaries, contamination removal areas, and final grades.
• Provide daily survey data to support operations and project tracking.
• Maintain accurate records of as-built conditions and progress.
• Collaborate with project managers, equipment operators, and environmental specialists to ensure compliance with project specifications.
• Operate survey equipment and related software.
• Support quality control by verifying excavation depths and material placement.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years' experience as a surveyor on earthworks or civil construction projects.
• Proficiency with survey equipment (GNSS/GPS, Total Station, data collectors) and software (Trimble, Leica, or similar).
• Solid understanding of earthworks processes and site safety requirements.
• Ability to read and interpret project drawings and plans.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Valid driver's license; ability to work in remote site conditions.
• Safety tickets (e.g., First Aid, CSTS, WHMIS) an asset.

What We Offer

• Competitive wages.
• Opportunities for career growth within the company.
• Be part of a skilled, down-to-earth team making a real impact.
• Camp accommodations provided.
• A safety-first, supportive work environment.

Contract Length: 3-6 months

Additional Requirements

• 3 years of Civil Construction Survey experience (required)
• Class 5 Licence (required)

Work Location: In person