Field Survey Technician - Heavy Civil GNSS/Trimble

Bilinguallink; Coquitlam; Remote; CAD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Jim Dent Construction is seeking a Survey Technician to support heavy civil projects in the Fraser Valley/British Columbia region. The role focuses on field layouts, GNSS/robotic equipment operation, and topographic surveys across multiple sites.

You will perform precise field calculations, establish control points, and use CAD tools to quantify work. A 2-year survey diploma and a valid driver’s license are required, with 5-day work weeks and possible weekends.

Qualifications

• 2 years of experience as a construction surveyor.
• Proficiency with Trimble GNSS and Robotic equipment required.
• Completion of a 1–2 year Geomatics or Land Survey Technology diploma.
• Valid Class 5 driver’s licence.
• Willingness to commute to Boston Bar, BC; 5 days per week with occasional weekends.
• Ability to pass drug and alcohol pre-screening.

Responsibilities

• Execute precise field layouts based on construction plans.
• Accurately layout complex structures.
• Conduct topographic surveys and field calculations.
• Perform layout and as-built surveys for penstock water conveyance systems.
• Utilize CAD software for quantity calculations.
• Establish control points across multiple work areas.
• Adhere to site safety and environmental plans.

Skills

Trimble GNSS

Robotic equipment

Field layout

CAD software

Education

Geomatics/Land Survey Technology diploma

Tools

Total Station

Job description

Jim Dent Construction is seeking a Survey Technician to support heavy civil projects in the Fraser Valley/British Columbia region. The role focuses on field layouts, GNSS/robotic equipment operation, and topographic surveys across multiple sites.

You will perform precise field calculations, establish control points, and use CAD tools to quantify work. A 2-year survey diploma and a valid driver’s license are required, with 5-day work weeks and possible weekends.