Lead Field Surveyor – Geomatics & UAV Ops

Stantec Consulting International Ltd.; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 78,000 - 112,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision plans

Wellness program

Registered retirement savings plan

Employee stock purchase program

Group tax-free savings account

Life and AD&D insurance

Short/long-term disability

Tuition reimbursement

Professional membership fee coverage

Paid time off

Job summary

Stantec Consulting International Ltd. in Ottawa, Ontario, is seeking a Senior Survey Crew Chief to lead field crews and oversee geomatics projects across regional roads and sites. The role emphasizes safety, accuracy, and collaboration with engineers and clients.

You will mentor junior staff, perform terrestrial and UAV surveys, and utilize Trimble RTK GPS and LiDAR systems. A ten-year track record in land surveying and a relevant degree are required.

Qualifications

• University degree or college diploma in Geomatics, Engineering Technology, or a related discipline
• Experience managing a field crew of 1-3 individuals
• Advanced drone operator license preferred
• Minimum 10 years' experience in land surveying
• Experience with Trimble survey equipment and RTK GPS
• Experience with Leica 3D LiDAR scanning
• Ability to read engineering drawings
• Experience with subsurface utility locating equipment is an asset
• Valid driver's license
• Experience with QA processes and documentation

Responsibilities

• Mentor junior field staff to observe industry best practices
• Adhere to Stantec safety policies
• Design and implement traffic control plans for land surveying
• Perform field surveys in all weather conditions
• Conduct legal, topographic, and engineering surveying
• Verify accuracy of field survey data
• Use GPS RTK and total stations for topographical surveys
• Complete terrestrial 3D LiDAR surveys of complex facilities
• Locate subsurface utilities and operate UAVs for data capture
• Work in remote locations across Ontario and Eastern Canada
• Research survey records and coordinate with engineers and clients
• Maintain vehicles, tools, and equipment
• Perform other duties as assigned

Skills

Team leadership

Safety compliance

GPS/RTK surveying

3D LiDAR surveying

Subsurface utility locating

Drone/UAV surveying

Reading engineering drawings

UAV license

Education

Geomatics/Geospatial degree or related

Tools

Trimble Business Center

Leica 3D LiDAR equipment

Job description

Stantec Consulting International Ltd. in Ottawa, Ontario, is seeking a Senior Survey Crew Chief to lead field crews and oversee geomatics projects across regional roads and sites. The role emphasizes safety, accuracy, and collaboration with engineers and clients.

You will mentor junior staff, perform terrestrial and UAV surveys, and utilize Trimble RTK GPS and LiDAR systems. A ten-year track record in land surveying and a relevant degree are required.