Monitoring Surveyor

Ontariotransitgroup; Toronto; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Salary

Disability Insurance

Dental Insurance

Extended medical insurance

RRSP matching

Discretionary Bonus

Job summary

Ontario Transit Group (OTG) in Toronto is seeking a Monitoring Surveyor to collect data and monitor structures across construction sites for the Ontario Line project. You will operate as part of a mobile team, handling readings from BMPs, SMPs, GMPs, and UMPs while coordinating with traffic control for safe data collection.

The role requires flexibility for day/night shifts and weather conditions. The position offers a competitive CAD salary range with comprehensive benefits and opportunities

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Surveying/Geomatics or 2–5 years of construction surveying experience.
• Ability to adapt to changing work schedules (day or night shifts) and weather conditions.
• Experience on construction monitoring projects is preferred.
• Proficient with surveying instruments and data collection.
• Knowledge of Leica equipment is preferred.
• Ability to work in open public environments and active traffic lanes with safety.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Excellent organizational and prioritization skills.
• Meticulous attention to detail and adherence to specs.

Responsibilities

• Conduct various monitoring activities as directed by the Monitoring Lead Surveyor, including readings from BMPs, SMPs, GMPs, and UMPs.
• Communicate with the Monitoring Lead Surveyor and traffic control supervisors to ensure safety and efficient data collection.
• Report and document any damaged monitoring points, benchmarks, or equipment encountered during site visits.
• Collaborate with the team to propose and implement improvements to the BMP, SMP, GMP, and UMP reading processes.
• Perform regular instrument checks and ensure all equipment is functioning properly.
• Assist other Monitoring Surveyors with their tasks when required.
• Adhere to all OTG safety protocols and attend all mandatory safety training sessions.

Skills

Surveying data interpretation

Communication

Safety awareness

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Surveying/Geomatics

Tools

Total stations

Digital levels

Leica equipment

Job description

The Monitoring Surveyor plays a vital role in ensuring the structural integrity of the Ontario Line South project by collecting and analyzing critical data throughout the construction phases. Working as part of a mobile team, you'll be responsible for conducting various monitoring activities across different project sites, sometimes including working within active construction zones.

This 24/7 rotating shift (including nights, weekends, and on-call) schedule demands flexibility, strong communication skills, and the ability to adapt to changing weather and traffic conditions.

The salary range for this position is $70,000 CAD - $85,000 CAD, plus additional benefits.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct various monitoring activities as directed by the Monitoring Lead Surveyor, including readings from Building Monitoring Points (BMPs), Surface Monitoring Points (SMPs), Ground Monitoring Points (GMPs), and Utility Monitoring Points (UMPs).
• Communicate with the Monitoring Lead Surveyor and traffic control supervisors to ensure safety and efficient data collection.
• Report and document any damaged monitoring points, benchmarks, or equipment encountered during site visits.
• Collaborate with the team to propose and implement improvements to the BMP, SMP, GMP, and UMP reading processes.
• Perform regular instrument checks and ensure all equipment is functioning properly.
• Assist other Monitoring Surveyors with their tasks when required.
• Adhere to all OTG safety protocols and attend all mandatory safety training sessions.

Qualifications

• A bachelor's degree in Surveying/Geomatics or 2 to 5 years of experience in construction surveying, with a strong understanding of civil works practices.
• Ability to adapt to changing work schedules (day or night shifts) and weather conditions.
• Prior experience working on construction monitoring projects is preferred.
• Proficiency in using surveying equipment, including total stations and digital levels.
• Strong understanding of monitoring methodologies and their purpose within construction projects.
• Excellent knowledge of Leica survey equipment is preferred.
• Ability to work effectively in open public environments and active traffic lanes, prioritizing safety and awareness.
• Outstanding interpersonal and communication skills to collaborate effectively with team members and supervisors.
• Excellent organizational and prioritization skills to manage multiple tasks efficiently.
• Meticulous attention to detail and a commitment to upholding project specifications and tolerances.

What We Offer

• Competitive Salary
• Comprehensive Benefits Package: Disability Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Extended medical insurance
• (Optional) RRSP matching
• Discretionary Bonus

Why OTG?

Welcome to Ontario Transit Group (OTG), located in the heart of Downtown Toronto, where diversity and passion collide. As we work on the groundbreaking Ontario Line project, we prioritize fostering a positive culture. Join us and be part of a team that celebrates our employees, organizes family events, and promotes health and wellness initiatives. Our commitment to personal and professional growth means annual performance reviews, salary increases, comprehensive health benefits, generous RRSP matching, industry education support, and career development opportunities.

OTG uses artificial intelligence (AI) tools as part of the applicant screening process. However, applications are reviewed by a member of our Recruitment team to ensure a fair and thorough assessment.

At OTG, we embrace diversity, recognizing that it strengthens us as a team and as a company. We are an equal-opportunity employer, encouraging applications from all interested candidates. We value Indigenous people, racialized people, neurodivergent people, people with disabilities, and individuals from gender and sexually diverse communities with intersectional identities. Reasonable accommodations are available upon request for people with disabilities.

While we appreciate your interest, only selected candidates will be contacted for interviews. Please note that we do not accept agency submissions.