Survey/Geomatics Technologist

Aplin & Martin Consultants Ltd.; Surrey; Hybrid; CAD 52,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Education assistance

Health allowance

RRSP program

Flexible working arrangements

Career growth

Job summary

Aplin Martin Consultants Ltd. in Surrey, BC, seeks a Geomatics Technologist to lead field surveys across land development and infrastructure projects.

You will supervise survey staff, ensure data quality, and work with a project team to deliver accurate surveys from planning through to construction. The role emphasizes hands-on field work, data processing, and mentorship, with opportunities to apply advanced surveying techniques while collaborating with engineers and planners.

Qualifications

• Survey Technology Diploma and at least 5, preferably more than 10 years’ experience in survey setting, preferably in Lower Mainland.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to work effectively with field crews, project managers, clients, and other project stakeholders.
• Excellent organizational and interpersonal skills, with a high level of dependability, initiative, and attention to detail.
• Strong working knowledge of robotic total stations, conventional survey technologies, and GNSS solutions.
• Must have demonstrated experience with high-precision monitoring and construction layout, including the ability to work to tight survey tolerances and accurately interpret and apply engineering and construction drawings in the field.
• Ability to interpret legal survey plans and legal survey evidence
• Proficient with Leica survey equipment and software, including Captivate and Leica Infinity/GeoCloud
• A Transport Canada Advanced RPAS (UAV) Pilot Certificate is considered an asset.
• Experience operating USVs and sonar/bathymetric survey equipment is considered an asset.
• Experience operating terrestrial laser scanning equipment, such as the Leica RTC360, is considered an asset.
• Ability to work independently and take initiative while also working effectively as part of a survey team.
• Willingness to undertake occasional overnight and out-of-town work, with the majority of work occurring within the region.
• Ability to work in a variety of outdoor settings and weather conditions.
• Physically fit and capable of lifting and carrying survey equipment.
• A valid BC driver’s license, with excellent driving record.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with Project Manager/Land Surveyor to ensure survey procedures are followed and project expectations are met.
• Perform various types of surveys that may include legal, topographic, right-of-ways, construction layout, as built and engineering surveys.
• Collect data in the field using data collectors, robotic total stations and GNSS receivers.
• Prepare clear and accurate field notes and sketches.
• Ensure collected data is accurate and standard survey procedures have been followed.
• Maintain survey vehicle and equipment.
• Work with clients in a professional manner.
• Perform survey computations in the field.
• Assist in training and developing new team members.
• Follow all safety guidelines provided by Aplin & Martin.
• Complete Field Level Hazard Assessment on a daily basis.
• Assist the Project Manager with organizing and scheduling for the following days’ field work and coordinating with the Survey Assistant.
• Clear vegetation and debris in order for measurements to be taken.
• Upload and download survey data on a daily basis; and,
• Any other duties as assigned.

Skills

Survey technology

GNSS & total stations

Leica equipment

Communication

Safety compliance

Field data collection

Team mentoring

Physical stamina

Education

Survey Technology Diploma

Tools

Leica Captivate

Leica Infinity

Leica GeoCloud

Job description

About Us

Aplin Martin is a full-service Civil Engineering, Architecture, Planning, Environmental and Survey company, celebrating over 57 years of success in making sustainable communities a reality across Canada. Over the five decades, the Aplin Martin family has grown into a multi-disciplinary firm of around 300 talented and dedicated professionals delivering innovative and practical design solutions, approval strategies, and project management services to our clients in BC, AB, and ON. We are dedicated to nurturing our employees’ growth and development and providing a supportive environment with a strong emphasis on mentorship and professional development that ensures a rewarding career within our organization.

Position Overview

TheGeomaticsTechnologistwill work on a wide range of projects from land development and strata/air space work, topographic and rights-of-way surveys, surveysfor infrastructure and capital works projects, construction and monitoring surveys, surveys on First Nation lands and many other diverse types of surveys. TheGeomaticsTechnologistwillworkprimarily in the field under the direction of a Project Managerleadingthe Survey process on sitesandsupervisetheSurvey Assistant.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Work closely withProjectManager/Land Surveyor to ensure survey procedures are followed and project expectations aremet.


• Performvarious typesofsurveys that may include legal, topographic, right of ways, construction layout,as builtand engineering surveys.


• Collect data in the field using a variety of tools including data collectors, robotic totalstationsand GNSSreceivers.


• Prepare clear andaccuratefield notes and sketches.


• Ensure collected data isaccurateand standard survey procedures have been followed.


• Maintain survey vehicle andequipment.


• Work with clients in a professionalmanner.


• Perform survey computationsin thefield.


• Assistin training and developingnewteammembers.


• Follow all safety guidelines provided by Aplin &Martin.


• CompleteFieldLevelHazardAssessmenton a dailybasis.


• Assist theProjectManagerwithorganizing and scheduling for the following days’field work and coordinatingwiththe SurveyAssistant.


• Clear vegetation and debrisin order formeasurements to be taken.


• Upload and download survey dataon adaily basis; and,


• Any other duties as assigned.

Skills and Qualifications

• SurveyTechnology Diplomaandat least5, preferably more than 10years’ experience insurveysetting, preferably in Lower Mainland.


• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to work effectively with field crews, project managers, clients, and other project stakeholders.


• Excellent organizational and interpersonal skills, witha high levelof dependability, initiative, and attention to detail.


• Strong working knowledge of robotic total stations, conventional survey technologies, and GNSS solutions.


• Must havedemonstratedexperience with high-precision monitoring and construction layout, including the ability to work to tight survey tolerances and accurately interpret and apply engineering and construction drawings in thefield.


• Abilityto interpretlegalsurvey plansand legal survey evidence


• Proficient withLeica survey equipment and software, including Captivate and Leica Infinity/GeoCloud


• ATransport Canada Advanced RPAS (UAV) Pilot Certificateis considered an asset.


• ExperienceoperatingUncrewed Surface Vessels (USVs) and sonar/bathymetric survey equipmentis considered an asset.


• Experienceoperatingterrestrial laser scanning equipment, such as theLeica RTC360, is considered an asset.


• Ability to work independently and take initiative while also working effectively as part of a survey team.


• Willingness to undertake occasionalovernight and out-of-town work, withthe majority ofwork occurring within the region.


• Ability to work in a variety of outdoor settings and weather conditions.


• Physically fit and capable of lifting and carrying survey equipment.


• A validBCdriver’s license, with excellent driving record. A driver abstract will berequired.

Compensation

Thehourlyrange for this position is$38 to 48 per hour,commensuratewith experience, skillsets, and qualifications.

Benefits & Rewards

• Comprehensive health benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, an employee assistance program, life insurance, AD&D and LTD


• Education assistance program


• Monthly health & fitness allowance


• Group RRSP program & employer matching


• Flexible working arrangements


• Equal opportunities for career growth and advancement within the organization


• Fun social, team building events and professional development activities


• A culture that supports learning, collaboration, and work-life balance

Aplin Martin is committed to fostering a supportive, diverse, and inclusive work environment where all employees feel valued, respected, and empowered to bring their authentic selves to work. We actively encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds and identities. If you have any questions about accessibility or require any assistance during the hiring process, please reach out [e-mail].

Aplin Martin is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from candidates of all backgrounds. We thank all applicants for their interest, but only those selected for an interview will be contacted.