Survey Technician

Binnie LLC; Burnaby; On-site; CAD 74,000 - 104,000; Full time

Job summary

Binnie LLC is seeking a detail-oriented Survey Technician to join their Legal Survey Division in Burnaby. This full-time office-based position involves processing survey data for legal land surveying projects, offering valuable experience and opportunities for career advancement within a diverse and inclusive workplace.

Benefits

Education and mentoring opportunities

Internal growth path

Employee Resources groups

Involvement in community activities

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 to 5 years experience as Survey Technician.
• Previous legal survey plan preparation experience.
• Eligible for Registration as AScT or C.Tech.

Responsibilities

• Manage, analyze, and process survey data.
• Prepare various legal survey plans and topographic survey plans.
• Perform quality control on survey data.

Skills

Understanding of survey principles

Strong communication skills

Proficiency in AutoCAD and Civil 3D

Data analysis

Education

Geomatics Diploma or Degree

Tools

AutoCAD Civil 3D

Trimble Business Center

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

You love math, logic, order, and seeing a project takes shape in a survey plan. You work with survey equipment and software, but it is the vectors and attributes that really draw you in. You provide the data, the essential starting point for many exciting new projects.

Binnie is looking for a detailed-oriented Survey Technician to join our Legal Survey Division in Burnaby location.

As part of our Geomatics Group, you will help with processing survey data for a wide range of legal land surveying projects around the Lower Mainland and throughout British Columbia.

This position is a full-time office-based position and offers the opportunity to gain valuable work experience and knowledge.

This is a dynamic and challenging role with a competitive compensation package and opportunities for career advancement.

YOUR ROLE:
• Manage, analyze, and process survey data using Trimble Business Center and AutoCAD Civil 3D.
• Prepare a large variety of legal survey plans
• Create topographic survey plans including 3D surfaces and contours
• Research survey records and land titles to obtain information about property boundaries
• Work closely with Project Managers to deliver the project on schedule
• Perform QC on survey data and various survey plans
• Communicate collaboratively with field staff to ensure the scope of work is understood and assist with smooth flow of data from field to office ensuring completeness of data submission.

WHAT YOU BRING:
• Geomatics Diploma or Degree from recognized post-secondary institution.
• Minimum 3 to5 years of related experience as a Survey Technician working with AutoCAD and Civil 3D
• Previous legal survey plan preparation experience mandatory
• High level of understanding of survey principles and calculations
• Good understanding of BC land titles systems
• Proficient with Microsoft (MS) Office Suite
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Eligible for Registration as AScT or C.Tech. with ASTTBC
• Field survey experience preferred
• Mentor junior staff if needed

ABOUT BINNIE:
We are the people behind the infrastructure you use every day. We’re small enough to know each other’s names, and big enough to be where we’re needed. As an employee-owned firm and one of Canada’s Top 100 Employers, we take pride in our work and are respected as one of the top engineering firms in British Columbia. We support some of the most important infrastructure in the province and beyond.

We’re looking for professionals who want to build careers and communities that last. We can’t do it without you.

THE PERKS:
People come first. We support you with the education, mentoring, and growth opportunities you need to build an interesting career. As an employee-owned firm, we create a clear internal growth path that can keep up with even the most ambitious professionals. Whether it’s through our Employee Resources groups like Young Professionals and RISE; our mentoring programs, Binnie Banters speech club, Movember, or book club, everyone can get involved in their own way.

Interested in this job?
Let us know why you want to work at Binnie, and why you would be a fit as our next Survey Technician. Submit your application at the above link.

Binnie embraces diversity and is committed to creating an inclusive environment for everyone. We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome any and all qualified applicants.

If you require accommodation at any time throughout the recruitment process, please contact our Human Resources team.

Thank you for your interest in Binnie. We look forward to reviewing your application. Salary is commensurate with experience; the salary range for this position is $74,670.00 -$103,100.00 annually. The final salary for this role may vary based on several factors, including relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, geographic location, performance, and business or organizational needs. Please note that the salary range provided in this job posting may be subject to change for business purposes.