Entry-Level Field Survey Assistant - Training & Growth

Beedie group; Burnaby; Hybrid; CAD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Vacation

RRSP matching

Maternity leave top-up

Volunteer time

Job summary

Beedie invites you to start your career in land surveying and development as a Survey Assistant (Entry Level Grademan). You'll work closely with our surveyors to gather site information and support field tasks on site.

This entry-level role offers comprehensive training and mentorship, hands-on outdoor work, and exposure to layout, measurements, and data recording. A valid BC driver's license is preferred, with transportation arranged from a meeting location.

Qualifications

• Education or experience in geomatics, land surveying, or a related field.
• Familiarity with GPS survey equipment is an asset; training will be provided.
• Must possess a valid BC driver’s license and have access to a vehicle.

Responsibilities

• Prepare documents, drawings, and geographical maps.
• Create a table/graph/drawing showing cut/fill/balance options for sites as requested.
• Setup use and breakdown of survey gear including tripods, lasers, survey rods.
• Layout of fill areas, preload corners, building locations.
• Clear brush and debris from line of survey.
• Installation of stakes as required for layout purposes.
• Carrying tools and supplies for this task.
• Confirm elevations, volumes and locations of various onsite services.
• Assist with calculating angles to plot slope and other features.
• Explore the landscape and record geographical information.
• Mark land boundaries with geographical tools and measuring devices.
• Work outside in inclement weather as required.
• Potential for longer hours to complete survey tasks as directed by lead surveyor.

Skills

Geomatics knowledge

Surveying experience

Communication skills

Education

Geomatics or land surveying related field

Tools

GPS survey equipment

Job description

Beedie invites you to start your career in land surveying and development as a Survey Assistant (Entry Level Grademan). You'll work closely with our surveyors to gather site information and support field tasks on site.

This entry-level role offers comprehensive training and mentorship, hands-on outdoor work, and exposure to layout, measurements, and data recording. A valid BC driver's license is preferred, with transportation arranged from a meeting location.