Field Survey Assistant - Outdoor Work & Growth

Aplin Martin; Surrey; On-site; CAD 39,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive health benefits

Education assistance program

Monthly health & fitness allowance

Group RRSP with employer matching

Flexible working arrangements

Professional development and team‑driv

Job summary

Aplin Martin is seeking a Field Survey Assistant to join our Survey and Geomatics team. This role is outdoor-focused, offering hands-on experience across diverse survey projects throughout the Lower Mainland and beyond, working with experienced survey professionals.

You’ll gain exposure to modern survey technology, develop skills in legal, topographic, and right‑of‑way surveys, and contribute to a collaborative, safety‑driven work environment while advancing your technical capabilities.

Qualifications

• Previous field surveying experience is an asset.
• Survey or Geomatics Technology Diploma is an asset.
• Experience with Leica surveying equipment is an asset.
• Basic understanding of survey field procedures, equipment setup, and field data collection.
• Strong willingness to learn and develop technical surveying skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Party Chief with all aspects of field survey operations.
• Set up, operate, and maintain modern surveying equipment, including total stations, GNSS receivers, data collectors, and related equipment.
• Assist with field measurements, construction layout, topographic surveys, legal surveys, and other survey activities.
• Assist with the preparation and organization of field notes, survey records, and project information.
• Ensure survey equipment is properly maintained, organized, and ready for field use.
• Assist with site preparation, including clearing vegetation and debris as required to obtain survey measurements.
• Work safely and efficiently in a variety of field environments and conditions.
• Communicate professionally with Party Chiefs, Project Managers, clients, contractors, and members of the public.
• Contribute positively to a collaborative and professional team environment.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Outdoor work

Willingness to travel

Physically capable

Education

Survey or Geomatics Technology Diploma

Tools

Leica surveying equipment

Job description

Aplin Martin is seeking a Field Survey Assistant to join our Survey and Geomatics team. This role is outdoor-focused, offering hands-on experience across diverse survey projects throughout the Lower Mainland and beyond, working with experienced survey professionals.

You’ll gain exposure to modern survey technology, develop skills in legal, topographic, and right‑of‑way surveys, and contribute to a collaborative, safety‑driven work environment while advancing your technical capabilities.