Survey Technician / Technologist

Stantec; Burnaby; On-site; CAD 54,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, vision

Employee stock purchase

Paid time off

Job summary

Stantec’s British Columbia Geomatics team is seeking a Survey Technician/Technologist to support operations across the Lower Mainland. The role focuses on fieldwork, data collection, and drafting surveys, with opportunities to work on diverse projects in urban and rural BC.

The ideal candidate will be curious, adaptable, and eager to learn, with a safety-first mindset and willingness to travel. A technical Geomatics credential and a valid BC driver's license are required, with training provided

Qualifications

• Technical degree/diploma/certificate in Geomatics or equivalent.
• Minimum of 1–3 years of relevant experience preferred; additional training provided to qualified candidates.
• Knowledge of BC MoTI/MMCD standards considered an asset.
• Valid BC Driver’s License with clean driving record.

Responsibilities

• Perform a variety of survey tasks including topographic, bathymetric, monitoring, and 3D scanning.
• Prepare survey drawings in Civil3D.
• Support data collection and QA/QC of field data and drafted data.
• Willingness to travel across British Columbia, including overnight stays with accommodations and meal allowances provided.

Skills

Safety culture

Team player

Proactive

Field survey methods

Travel willingness

Independent worker

Geospatial concepts

Education

Geomatics diploma

Tools

Trimble equipment

GNSS rovers

Robotic total stations

3D scanners

Job description

Strong communities don’t just happen. They’re thoughtfully planned and future-ready. We bring life to urban downtowns, suburban hubs, small towns, and rural areas through master-planned communities, mixed‑use developments, parks, and recreation facilities. The result: vibrant economic centers , resilient neighborhoods, and welcoming places that feel like home.

If you’re passionate about empowering communities, join us to discover a career with endless opportunities to make communities more equitable, resilient, and livable.

Your Opportunity

The British Columbia Geomatics team within the Transportation Group is looking for a Survey Technician/Technologist to support our operations across the Lower Mainland of British Columbia.

In this role, you will contribute to technical fieldwork, assisting with data collection and surveying activities on a variety of projects. The ideal candidate is curious, adaptable, enjoys travelling, and eager to learn, with a strong interest in developing a career in Geomatics.

If you are looking for a company that offers work life balance where you can grow your career, gain experience on a variety of projects throughout British Columbia, come and join us!

Your Key Responsibilities

• Work with safety as a top priority, actively participating in Stantec’s HSSE culture.
• Perform a variety of survey including topographic, bathymetric, monitoring, 3D scanning.
• Prepare survey drawings in Civil3D
• Research, purchase, and draft plans from BC Land Titles
• QA/QC of field data and drafted data
• Willingness to travel for work throughout British Columbia including overnighting with accommodations and meal allowances provided.
• Physically capable of preforming work outdoors in rugged terrain and all weather conditions.
• Performs other duties of a similar nature and level as assigned.

Your Capabilities and Credentials

• Makes safety culture a priority, demonstrating a focus on safety/risk analysis and mitigation
• Ability to work well in both a team environment or independently
• Highly motivated, proactive, and driven to achieve excellence.
• Working knowledge in field survey methodology
• Knowledge in BC Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure (MoTI), MMCD standards considered an asset
• Experienced in using Trimble survey equipment (preferred) including data collectors, GNSS rovers, robotic total stations, and 3D scanners
• Working knowledge of survey calculations, geodetic coordinate systems, and map projections
• Valid BC Driver’s License with clean driving record

Education and Experience

• Technical degree/diploma/certificate or equivalent in Geomatics; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Minimum of 1-3 years of relevant experience preferred; additional training will be provided to qualified candidates

This description is not a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that may be required of the employee and other duties, responsibilities and activities may be assigned or may be changed at any time with or without notice.

About Stantec

Stantec is a global leader in sustainable engineering, architecture, and environmental consulting. The diverse perspectives of our partners and interested parties drive us to think beyond what’s previously been done on critical issues like climate change, digital transformation, and future‑proofing our cities and infrastructure. We innovate at the intersection of community, creativity, and client relationships to advance communities everywhere, so that together we can redefine what’s possible.

Pay Range

• Locations Outside of Lower Mainland - BC & Various locations in Ontario-$50,700.00 - $71,000.00 Annually
• Locations in Lower Mainland - BC, GTA & Ottawa Ontario-$53,700.00 - $75,300.00 Annually

Pay Transparency

In compliance with pay transparency laws, pay ranges are provided for positions in locations where required. Please note, the final agreed upon compensation is based on individual education, qualifications, experience, and work location. At Stantec certain roles are bonus eligible. Actual compensation for part‑time roles will be pro‑rated based on the agreed number of working hours per week.

Benefits Summary

• Regular full-time and part‑time employees (working at least 20 hours per week) will have access to health, dental, and vision plans, a wellness program, health care spending account, wellness spending account, group registered retirement savings plan, employee stock purchase program, group tax‑free savings account, life and accidental death & dismemberment (AD&D) insurance, short‑term/long‑term disability plans, emergency travel benefits, tuition reimbursement, professional membership fee coverage, and paid time off.
• Temporary/casual employees will have access to group registered retirement savings plan, employee stock purchase program, and group tax‑free savings account.
• The benefits information listed above may not apply to union positions because benefits for such positions are governed by applicable collective bargaining agreements.

Primary Location: Canada | BC | Burnaby
Other Locations: Canada | BC | Kamloops
Organization: BC-1566 CommDev-CA Alberta GEO
Employee Status: Regular
Management Level: Entry Level
Business Justification: New Position
Travel: Yes
Schedule: Full time