Principal - Ontario Land Surveyor

Arcadis; Toronto; On-site; CAD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Arcadis seeks a Principal – Ontario Land Surveyor to lead and oversee its Ontario Land Survey division. You will manage a skilled team of survey technologists and technicians, collaborate with clients and multidisciplinary leaders, and drive growth in the Ontario market.

You will supervise project scopes, budgets, schedules, and safety expectations while ensuring quality deliverables and regulatory compliance. A strong leadership and business development mindset is essential for success.

Qualifications

• Qualified Ontario Land Surveyor in good standing with the AOLS and eligible to sign legal surveys.
• 8+ years of relevant Ontario land surveying experience.
• History of team leadership in survey projects.
• Experience developing professional relationships and pursuing new business opportunities (RFPs, proposals).
• Strong technical skills in subdivision, condominium, boundary retracements, topographic surveys, and easement mapping; knowledge of Ontario regulations.
• Proficiency with industry-standard surveying software and equipment; familiarity with LiDAR and drones is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert leadership and technical guidance as the lead Ontario Land Surveyor for the region.
• Plan, direct, and oversee the Geomatics Technical Support Unit's activities and timelines.
• Contribute to Geomatics policy development, standards, and QA frameworks.
• Manage projects with client scope, budget, schedule, and safety expectations.
• Ensure project deliverables meet contractual and regulatory requirements.
• Certify legal surveys and ensure field returns, drawings and plans comply with regulations.
• Collaborate with Business Unit leaders to grow the Ontario Land Surveying practice.
• Engage in business development: build relationships, prepare proposals, and pursue new opportunities.
• Mentor and develop a cohesive technical team committed to high-quality work.

Skills

Team leadership

Client management

Geomatics

Strategic planning

Education

Bachelor's degree in Surveying or related field

Tools

Survey software

LiDAR

Drones

Job description

Arcadis is the world's leading company delivering sustainable design, engineering, and consultancy solutions for natural and built assets.

We are more than 34,000 people, in over 30 countries, dedicated to improving quality of life. Everyone has an important role to play. With the power of many curious minds, together we can solve the world’s most complex challenges and deliver more impact together.

Arcadis is seeking a Principal – Ontario Land Surveyor to join our expanding team. In this leadership role, you will guide and provide professional oversight for our Ontario Land Survey division. You will manage a skilled team of survey technologists and technicians while collaborating closely with clients and multidisciplinary project leads. This position is ideal for individuals who thrive in a fast‑paced environment and enjoy managing diverse, complex projects.

This role sits within our global business area Places. We work with our clients around the world to create, support, and enhance smart, safe and sustainable places where people live, work, learn and thrive. Places impact on the quality of people’s lives. Whether new homes, shops, workplaces, schools and hospitals, manufacturing, research and development facilities, or data and distribution centers. People and communities thrive when the spaces in which they live, work, move and play are designed and managed in a way that best meets their needs.

Come Join Arcadis!

Role accountabilities:

• Provide expert leadership and technical guidance as the lead Ontario Land surveyor, supporting both staff and broader regional initiatives


• Plan, direct, and oversee the activities of the Geomatics Technical Support Unit, ensuring responsiveness to evolving priorities and project timelines


• Offer strategic input on the development of Geomatics policies, standards, and quality assurance frameworks


• Managing projects including working with clients to establish scope, budget, schedule and safety expectations


• Oversee projects to ensure they meet the contractual requirements while delivering quality deliverables the meet or exceed our clients' requirements


• Ensure quality assurance procedures are carried out and ensuring field returns, drawings and legal plans meet regulatory requirements


• Sign and professionally certifying legal surveys


• Work with the Business Unit Lead and Business Unit Director to drive growth in Ontario market for the Land Surveying Division of Arcadis


• Be part of the business development process, building relationships, prepare proposals and explore new business opportunities emerging from the market


• Build a strong, cohesive technical Team that encourages “best work” in an environment that mentors for personal and professional growth

Qualifications & Experience:

• Qualified Ontario Land Surveyor, in good standing with the Association of Ontario Land Surveyors with the ability to sign and professionally certify legal surveys. Experience working with compliance with all responsibilities outlined in the AOLS Certificate of Authorization


• Over 8 years of relevant experience


• Have a work history that contains team leadership


• Experience exploring and obtaining new business opportunities through the development of professional relationships with deep business development experience with activities like writing proposals, etc.


• Strong technical skills related to subdivision, condominium, boundary retracements, topographic surveys, and easement mapping with comprehensive understanding of the relevant legislation and regulatory standards governing land surveying in Ontario


• Proficient in using industry-standard surveying software and equipment with the ability to integrate emerging technologies (e.g., LiDAR, drones) to enhance survey capabilities and innovation an asset


• Possession of a Bachelor's degree in Surveying or a related field is advantageous

Why Arcadis?

We can only achieve our goals when everyone is empowered to be their best. We believe everyone's contribution matters. It’s why we are pioneering a skills-based approach, where you can harness your unique experience and expertise to carve your career path and maximize the impact we can make together.

You’ll do meaningful work, and no matter what role, you’ll be helping to deliver sustainable solutions for a more prosperous planet. Make your mark, on your career, your colleagues, your clients, your life and the world around you.

Together, we can create a lasting legacy.

Join Arcadis. Create a Legacy.

Our Commitment to Equality, Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging

We want you to be able to bring your best self to work every day which is why we take equality and inclusion seriously and hold ourselves to account for our actions. Our ambition is to be an employer of choice and provide a great place to work for all our people. We are an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. Women, minorities, people with disabilities and veterans are strongly encouraged to apply. We are dedicated to a policy of non-discrimination in employment on any basis including race, creed, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, citizenship status, disability, veteran status, or any other basis prohibited by law.

The salary range for this position is $150,000 - $190,000. The base salary represents Arcadis’ hiring range for this position. Actual salaries will vary and will be based on various factors, such as location, skills, experience, and qualification for the role.