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Legal Land Surveyor

J.D. Irving, Limited

Saint John

On-site

CAD 65,000 - 85,000

Full time

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Job summary

A leading surveying firm in New Brunswick seeks a Legal Land Surveyor to develop and supervise surveys and establish legal boundaries. Candidates should have at least 3 years of experience and relevant qualifications. The role involves working with modern surveying technologies and contributing to dynamic projects in a collaborative environment. This position also offers competitive compensation and a supportive career growth framework.

Benefits

Competitive salary
Comprehensive benefits package
Opportunities for mentorship and leadership

Qualifications

  • Minimum 3 years of experience in surveying.
  • Certifications in Drone Pilot License, Hydrography, or Utility Locating are assets.
  • Detail-oriented, flexible, with team collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

  • Develop survey plans, methods, and procedures for legal surveys.
  • Plan and supervise surveys to establish legal boundaries.
  • Determine locations using GPS and drones.
  • Analyze data using GIS and CAD.

Skills

Proficient in AutoCAD
Strong organizational skills
Excellent communication abilities

Education

Graduate of a Civil or Geomatics Technology Program

Tools

3D laser scanning equipment
Geographic Information Systems (GIS)
Electronic distance measuring equipment
Job description

As a Legal Land Surveyor, you’ll bring your expertise to cutting-edge projects, working alongside a dedicated team, and using the latest surveying technology. Build Your Career with CFM, and be part of a company that values precision, innovation, and teamwork.

What’s in it for you?
  • Diverse Projects – Work on exciting projects using cutting-edge surveying technologies, including drones, 3D laser scanning, and more.
  • Career Growth – Opportunities for mentorship, leadership, and skill development in a supportive environment.
  • Collaborative Team – Join a team of professionals who share your commitment to quality, safety, and innovation.
  • Competitive Compensation and Benefits – We offer a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package.
Qualifications
  • Education – Graduate of a Civil or Geomatics Technology Program, or a Survey Engineering Program.
  • Experience – A minimum of 3 years of experience in surveying, ideally within legal, civil construction, or engineering environment.
  • Certifications – Assets include Basic/Advanced Drone Pilot License, Hydrography, or Underground Utility Locating.
  • Skills – Proficient in AutoCAD and other survey software. Strong organizational skills and excellent communication abilities are essential.
  • Mindset – Detail-oriented, flexible, and capable of working both independently and as part of a team in a dynamic environment.
Responsibilities
  • Develop survey plans, methods and procedures for conducting legal surveys.
  • Plan, direct and supervise or conduct surveys to establish and mark legal boundaries of properties, parcels of lands, provincial and Canada Lands, Aboriginal land claims, wellsite’s, mining claims, utility rights-of-way, roadways and highways.
  • Survey and lay out subdivisions for rural and urban development.
  • Determine precise locations using electronic distance measuring equipment, global positioning systems (GPS), and unmanned aerial vehicles (UAV)/drones.
  • Analyze, manage and display data using geographic information systems (GIS) and computer-aided design and drafting (CAD).
  • Record all measurements and other information obtained during survey activities.
  • Prepare or supervise the preparation and compilation of all data, plans, charts, records and documents related to surveys of real property boundaries.
  • Certify and assume liability for surveys made to establish real property boundaries.
  • Advise, provide consultation and testify as an expert witness on matters related to legal surveys.
  • May supervise other land surveyors, and land survey technologists and technicians.
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