Survey Assistant

Beedie; Burnaby; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

RRSP matching

Health benefits

Vacation

Maternity leave top-up

Learning & development support

Paid volunteering time

Job summary

Beedie in Burnaby, BC, is hiring an entry-level Survey Assistant (Grademan) to work closely with surveyors and support site tasks. You will gain hands-on experience by preparing documents, using survey equipment, and assisting layout and measurements on site.

This is a training-focused role with mentorship, offering a base salary in the 50k–55k range annually plus a performance bonus. Candidates with geomatics interest and a drive to learn are encouraged to apply.

Qualifications

• Education or experience in geomatics, land surveying, or related field.
• Valid BC driver’s license and access to a vehicle for site travel.
• Ability to lift up to 25 lbs and perform outdoor field tasks.
• Willingness to work outdoors in varying weather and seasons.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Exceptional attention to detail and reliability.

Responsibilities

• Prepare documents, drawings, and geographical maps.
• Create tables/graphs/drawings showing cut/fill/balance options.
• Setup and breakdown of survey gear (tripods, lasers, rods).
• Layout fill areas and building locations; preload corners.
• Clear brush and debris from survey lines.
• Install stakes for layout purposes as required.
• Carry tools and supplies to support surveying tasks.
• Confirm elevations, volumes, and locations of services.
• Assist with calculating angles to plot slopes and features.
• Explore the landscape and record geographical information.
• Mark land boundaries with measuring devices.

Skills

Geomatics

GPS familiarity

Reliability

Communication

Attention to detail

Education

Geomatics / Land surveying background

Job description

At Beedie, we foster talent, encourage innovation, and reward success.

We’re always looking for like-minded people to join our team and share our passion for doing the best work of our lives. Our approach is simple: we work hard, we have fun, and we make a difference. And, we’ve been recognized as a top employer provincially and nationally. Our people are the heart and soul of our organization. If you are passionate, hardworking, ambitious, and want to be part of a dynamic and growing company that will take your career forward, join us.

Are you interested in starting your career in land surveying and development? As a Survey Assistant (Entry Level Grademan), you’ll work closely with our surveyors to gather essential site information and support a variety of field tasks. This is an entry-level role, ideal for candidates with a foundational understanding of surveying who are eager to learn and grow. We offer comprehensive training and mentorship to help you build your skills and advance in the field.

You’ll assist with preparing documents, drawings, and maps, setting up and using survey equipment, and supporting layout and measurement activities on site. The role involves hands-on work outdoors, including clearing survey lines, installing stakes, and recording geographical data. If you’re reliable, proactive, and ready to work as part of a collaborative team, we encourage you to apply!

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare documents, drawings, and geographical maps
• Create a table/graph/drawing showing cut/fill/balance options for sites as requested
• Setup use and breakdown of survey gear including but not limited to; tripods, lasers, survey rods
• Layout of fill areas, preload corners, building locations
• Clear brush and debris from line of survey
• Installation of stakes as required for layout purposes
• Carrying tools and supplies for this task is required
• Confirm elevations, volumes and locations of various onsite services
• Assist with calculating angles to plot slope and other features
• Explore the landscape and record/document geographical information
• Mark land boundaries with geographical tools and measuring devices
• Working outside in inclement weather as required
• Potential for working longer hours to complete survey tasks as requested (as directed by the lead surveyor)

Desired Skills and Experience

• Education or experience in geomatics, land surveying, or a related field
• Familiarity with GPS survey equipment is an asset; training will be provided as part of your development
• Must possess a valid BC driver’s license and have access to a vehicle. (Transportation to job sites will be arranged from a designated meeting location)
• Ability to lift up to 25lbs
• Reliable, punctual, and proactive with a strong sense of initiative
• Excellent communication skills and a collaborative team player
• Exceptional attention to detail

$50,000 - $55,000 a year

The annual base pay range for this position will be based on the desired experience level for this role. Additionally, Beedie recognizes exceptional individual and team performance through our pay-for-performance bonus program. Factors that contribute to pay decisions include: relevant business and candidate factors such as market location, education, job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and organizational needs.

The base salary and bonus are just a few key components of the overall compensation at Beedie. We also provide generous learning and development support, comprehensive group health benefits, vacation, maternity leave top-up, RRSP matching, paid time for volunteering, and more...

We value your interest in Beedie. While we can only respond to shortlisted applicants, we will keep your information on file and consider you for future opportunities as they come available.