Field & Office Survey Technologist — Flexible Hours

McElhanney; Vancouver; Hybrid; CAD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Work-Life Harmony

Health & Dental Coverage

RRSP Matching

Employee & Family Assistance Program

Relocation Support

Inclusive workplace

Job summary

McElhanney seeks a Survey Technologist to join the Lower Mainland team in BC. You will support survey operations with conventional methods and advanced technologies, collaborating with land surveyors, engineers, GIS professionals, and other specialists.

The role offers potential for field- or hybrid-based work, with a strong emphasis on safety, accuracy, and client service. 2–5 years of experience and a Geomatics diploma are preferred.

Qualifications

• Diploma in Geomatics Engineering Technology or related discipline.
• 2–5 years of relevant experience or equivalent.
• Knowledge of survey calculations, geodetic coordinate systems, datums, map projections, and cadastral systems.
• Experience with AutoCAD Civil 3D, Trimble Business Center, and Trimble Access is an asset.
• Experience with RPAS systems is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Work as part of a survey field crew or independently to collect accurate survey data and maintain field notes.
• Conduct conventional and GNSS/GPS surveys for legal, topographic, engineering, and construction projects.
• Perform construction layout and as-built surveys.
• Assist with data collection using RPAS, LiDAR, and other survey technologies.
• Process and analyze survey data to produce drawings, legal plans, and project deliverables.
• Download, edit, and manage conventional and GNSS survey data.
• Interpret survey, engineering, and architectural drawings.
• Support project coordination, quality control, and client communication.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Safety awareness

Fieldwork readiness

Organized, detail-oriented

Education

Geomatics Diploma

Tools

AutoCAD Civil 3D

Trimble Business Center

Trimble Access

RPAS knowledge

Job description

McElhanney seeks a Survey Technologist to join the Lower Mainland team in BC. You will support survey operations with conventional methods and advanced technologies, collaborating with land surveyors, engineers, GIS professionals, and other specialists.

The role offers potential for field- or hybrid-based work, with a strong emphasis on safety, accuracy, and client service. 2–5 years of experience and a Geomatics diploma are preferred.