Land Surveyor / Party Chief

PHM Search Group Inc.; Waterloo; On-site; CAD 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Survey Technologist to join their dynamic team in Waterloo. This role involves overseeing a dedicated group of survey professionals and managing multifaceted projects from initiation to delivery. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in geomatics, excellent interpersonal skills, and a passion for project management. With a focus on community and innovation, this opportunity offers a chance to work on groundbreaking projects while collaborating with a diverse team of experts. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and are eager to contribute to meaningful work, this position is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• 7-8 years of experience in geomatics projects or as a Licensed Ontario Land Surveyor.
• Strong understanding of statutory and regulatory requirements.

Responsibilities

• Supervise survey technologists and technicians while managing multiple projects.
• Responsible for survey calculations, analysis, and client communications.

Skills

Project Management

Client Relations

Survey Calculations

Interpersonal Skills

Communication Skills

GPS Equipment

Survey Software (Micro Survey, AutoCAD)

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Geomatics or Surveying

Diploma in Survey Technology or Engineering Technology

Tools

GPS Survey Equipment

Total Station

Micro Survey Software

AutoCAD

Job description

Job Title:

Survey Technologist

Education:

A diploma in Survey Technology or Engineering Technology

Job Summary:

Our client is a global firm with decades of industry experience and a rich history of groundbreaking projects, always with a focus of putting community first. With a solid track record and culture of delivering small to large scale design and project engineering services to their clients, their Surveyor group is looking to add another individual to their team in their Waterloo, Ontario office.

This position involves the supervision of a dedicated team of survey technologists and technicians and liaising with clients and team leads from other disciplines. This position will appeal to those individuals who enjoy a dynamic work environment where they can manage multifaceted projects.

The successful candidate will be responsible for all aspects of Project Management to include: preparing proposals, project research, project computations, field and office staff supervision, plan review, signing plans, reporting and timely delivery on final returns.

Job Duties:

1. Responsible for survey calculations, analysis and final plan checking, and client relations.
2. Manage multiple projects as an Owner’s Representative. Managing the approved scope, budget and schedule are of utmost importance.
3. Communicates daily with the client and project team.
4. Monitors projects from initiation through delivery, interfacing with clients on technical matters.
5. Works directly with project team members, to include other registered surveyors, engineers, and technical and survey staff.
6. Performs other duties of a similar nature and level as assigned.

Qualifications:

1. Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Geomatics, Surveying or related field, with a Minimum of 7-8 years of experience.
2. Experience with managing geomatics projects and/or Licensed Ontario Land Surveyor.
3. Experience with GPS and total station survey equipment.
4. Experience with survey computational and least squares adjustment software (Micro Survey and AutoCAD) an asset.
5. Excellent interpersonal skills, written and verbal communication skills.
6. Solid understanding of statutory and regulatory requirements.
7. Eager to learn and develop professionally.
8. Self-motivated.