Survey Party Chief

WSP Canada; Dartmouth; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading professional services firm is seeking a detail-oriented Survey Party Chief in Dartmouth, Nova Scotia. This role focuses on leading field survey operations, mentoring junior technicians, and ensuring accurate data collection and project success. Ideal candidates should have 5+ years of land surveying experience and proficiency with modern survey technology. Competitive salary and a supportive work environment are offered.

Benefits

Competitive salary and benefits

Flexible work options

Professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience in land surveying, with at least 2 years in a party chief role.
• Willingness to work in all weather conditions.
• Valid driver's license and willingness to travel to project sites.

Responsibilities

• Lead field survey crews in the collection of survey data.
• Interpret project plans and survey requirements.
• Operate and maintain survey equipment.

Skills

Land surveying experience

Proficiency in Trimble

Excellent organizational skills

Communication skills

Geodetic principles

Education

Graduate of Centre of Geographic Science

Tools

Trimble

Leica

Civil 3D

MicroSurvey

Job description

The Opportunity :

WSP is seeking a detail-oriented and motivated Survey Party Chief to lead field survey operations across a range of survey, civil, infrastructure, and land development projects. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in dynamic environments, takes pride in precision, and enjoys mentoring junior technicians while driving project success.

Why choose WSP?

• We value and are committed to upholding a culture of inclusion and belonging
• Our Flexible Work Policy - we recognize the importance of balance in our lives and encourage you to prioritize the balance in yours. We will support you on and off the job so you can be fully present in both your work and home lives.
• A Canadian success story - we're proud to wear the red and white of this beautiful country and show the world what Canada has to offer.
• Enhance the world around you - from the environment to the highways, to the buildings and the terrain, WSP is the fabric of Canada.
• Outstanding career opportunities - we're growing and pushing ourselves every day to be greater than yesterday - we're open to your ideas and trying new things.
• A phenomenal collaborative culture and a workforce filled with genuinely good people who are doing humbly important work. Come find out for yourself what it's like to be a part of our journey.

We offer attractive pay, flexible work options, a great corporate culture, comprehensive and employee-focused benefits including virtual healthcare and a wellness platform as well as great savings programs, and a clear vision for the future.

# WeAreWSP

What you can expect to do here :

• Lead field survey crews in the collection of topographic, boundary, construction, and control data
• Interpret project plans, legal descriptions, and survey requirements to plan daily field activities
• Operate and maintain survey equipment including GNSS receivers, total stations, and data collectors
• Ensure accuracy and completeness of field data and documentation
• Collaborate with office staff to process data and resolve discrepancies
• Train and supervise junior crew members, fostering a culture of safety and technical excellence
• Communicate effectively with project managers, engineers, and clients
• Provide field notes, sketches, and digital records in accordance with company standards

What you'll bring to WSP :

• Minimum 5 years of experience in land surveying, with at least 2 years in a party chief role
• Proficiency in modern survey equipment and software (e.g., Trimble, Leica, Civil 3D, MicroSurvey)
• Strong understanding of geodetic principles, boundary analysis, and construction layout
• Valid driver's license and willingness to travel to project sites (5-10%)
• Chainsaw experience and training is an asset
• Willingness to travel for short duration projects out of town.
• Willingness to work in all weather conditions
• Excellent organizational and communication skills
• Graduate of Centre of Geographic Science (COGS), EIT designation, or equivalent is an asset

We offer :

• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Opportunities for professional development and certification support
• A collaborative team environment with a strong safety culture
• Access to cutting-edge survey technology and tools
• Diverse and challenging projects across the Maritime Provinces

WSP is one of the world's leading professional services firms. Our purpose is to future proof our cities and environments.

We have over 65,000 team members across the globe. In Canada, our 12,000+ people are involved in everything from environmental remediation to urban planning, from engineering iconic buildings to designing sustainable transportation networks, from finding new ways to extract essential resources to developing renewable power sources for the future.

At WSP :

• We value our people and our reputation
• We are locally dedicated with international scale
• We are future focused and challenge the status quo
• We foster collaboration in everything we do
• We have an empowering culture and hold ourselves accountable

Please Note :

Health and Safety is a core paramount value of WSP. Given the importance of keeping one another safe it is expected that you comply with our Health, Safety & Environment (HSE) policy at all times as well as client HSE policies when working at client locations.

Offers of employment for safety-sensitive positions involving fieldwork are contingent upon candidates being able to perform key physical tasks of the job as described in the job posting and interview. This may include the ability to work in a variety of environmental conditions, such as remote or isolated areas, working alone, and in inclement weather (within safe and reasonable limits).

WSP welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.

WSP is committed to the principles of employment equity. Only the candidates selected will be contacted.

WSP does not accept unsolicited resumes from agencies. For more information please READ THE FULL POLICY.