Field Surveyor – Heavy Civil Construction (Topcon GPS)

MacKay Contracting; Cranbrook; On-site; CAD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Professional development

Exposure to mining projects

Modern survey technology

Collaborative team environment

Job summary

MacKay Contracting in Cranbrook, BC is seeking a Surveyor to perform layout and data collection across heavy civil infrastructure projects in Western Canada. The role emphasizes accuracy, field work, and collaboration with project teams to keep projects moving smoothly.

You’ll spend significant time on active construction sites, with office time dedicated to data processing, planning, and reporting, using modern survey technology to ensure quality and safety.

Qualifications

• Minimum two years of surveying experience, preferably within heavy civil construction.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and construction plans.
• Experience operating GPS survey equipment (Topcon experience is considered an asset).
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and Teams.
• Willingness to travel and work on multiple project sites throughout Western Canada.
• Legally entitled to work in Canada and hold a valid Class 5 Driver's Licence with a clean driving record.

Responsibilities

• Perform construction layout for roads, utilities, earthworks, structures, and other heavy civil projects.
• Operate Topcon GPS and survey equipment to collect accurate field data.
• Calculate and verify elevations, grades, coordinates, and construction layouts.
• Read, interpret, and apply engineering drawings and specifications.
• Produce accurate as-built surveys and documentation.
• Travel between project sites as required.

Skills

Attention to detail

Team collaboration

Problem solving

Time management

Communication

Independent work

Tools

Topcon GPS

Survey equipment

Job description

MacKay Contracting in Cranbrook, BC is seeking a Surveyor to perform layout and data collection across heavy civil infrastructure projects in Western Canada. The role emphasizes accuracy, field work, and collaboration with project teams to keep projects moving smoothly.

You’ll spend significant time on active construction sites, with office time dedicated to data processing, planning, and reporting, using modern survey technology to ensure quality and safety.