Ontario Land Surveyor

TBT Engineering; Fort Frances; On-site; CAD 75,000 - 92,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and dental benefits

Group retirement savings

Paid time off

Wellness incentives

Workwear allowances

Competitive salaries

Job summary

TBT Engineering seeks an experienced Land Surveyor to lead and contribute to a variety of surveying projects in a dynamic, growth-oriented environment. Apply advanced technical expertise in land measurement, boundary determination, and topographic surveying and data analysis.

Provide technical leadership, mentorship, and quality oversight while guiding junior staff and ensuring projects are completed accurately, efficiently, and in compliance with professional and regulatory standards.

Qualifications

• Licensed Ontario Land Surveyor (or eligible) required; Canada/ Ontario registration preferred.
• 5–10 years of cadastral, topographic and construction surveying experience.
• Proficient with MicroSurvey software.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
• Proven project leadership and mentoring experience.
• Ability to coordinate multidisciplinary teams and deliver high-quality surveying results.

Responsibilities

• Manage and execute land surveying projects including boundary, topographic, construction layout, and as-built surveys.
• Prepare reference and registered plans for severances, subdivisions, condominiums, mining claims and Crown lands.
• Conduct field surveys using GPS, total stations, drones, and other surveying equipment; oversee data collection and quality control.
• Prepare and review survey plans, reports, legal documents, and technical drawings.
• Interpret property records and deeds to support boundary determination and land development; perform title searches and calculations.
• Coordinate with clients, municipal authorities, contractors and multidisciplinary teams to meet project objectives.
• Provide mentorship and technical guidance to junior/intermediate staff; oversee health and safety planning.
• Support business development activities, including proposals and client engagement.

Skills

Project leadership

Mentorship

Communication

Analytical skills

Team coordination

Education

Ontario Land Surveyor licensure (or eligible)

Tools

MicroSurvey

Job description

Position Description

Lead and contribute to a variety of land surveying projects while collaborating with multidisciplinary teams in a dynamic and growth-oriented environment. Apply advanced technical expertise in land measurement, boundary determination, and topographic surveying and data analysis. Provide technical leadership, mentorship, and quality oversight while guiding junior staff and ensuring projects are completed accurately, efficiently, and in compliance with professional and regulatory standards.

Position Responsibilities

• Manage and execute land surveying projects, including boundary surveys, topographic surveys, construction layout, and as-built surveys.
• Prepare reference and registered plans for severances, subdivisions, condominiums, mining claims and Crown lands.
• Conduct field surveys using GPS, total stations, drones, and other surveying equipment, and oversee data collection and quality control.
• Prepare and review survey plans, reports, legal documents, and supporting technical drawings.
• Interpret property records, deeds, and plans to support boundary determination and land development projects. Perform title searches and calculations.
• Coordinate with clients, municipal authorities, contractors, and multidisciplinary teams to ensure project objectives are achieved.
• Provide mentorship and technical guidance to junior and intermediate survey staff including oversight of occupational health and safety planning for projects.
• Support business development activities, including proposal preparation and client engagement.

Qualifications

The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong technical expertise in land surveying, supported by licensure as an Ontario Land Surveyor (O.L.S.) or eligibility for registration. Additional accreditation as a Canada Land Surveyor, or a commitment to obtaining such recognition, is highly regarded. The role requires 5–10 years of relevant experience in cadastral, topographic, and construction surveying. Candidates should be proficient with surveying software (MicroSurvey), and possess strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills. Proven experience leading projects, mentoring technical staff, and coordinating multidisciplinary teams is essential, along with a commitment to delivering high-quality, accurate surveying results.

This position is classified as full time. Rate of pay will be commensurate with related experience and qualifications ($83,200.00 per year +). TBT Engineering provides health and dental benefits, group retirement savings programs, robust personal paid time off policies, wellness incentives, workwear and clothing allowances and competitive salaries!

TBT Engineering is an equal opportunity employer. We would like to thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.