Surveyor

Kiewit; Toronto; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Retirement plans with matching

Paid time off

Job summary

Kiewit is seeking a Surveyor for a Toronto, Ontario project. You will lead field survey operations, ensure safety, and mentor junior surveyors while delivering accurate survey data.

The role is primarily daytime work Monday to Friday with occasional irregular hours depending on project needs. A strong background in geomatics, AutoCAD/Civil 3D, and Trimble/Leica equipment is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Geomatics or Diploma in Civil Engineering Tech, or equivalent.
• 5+ years of construction survey, field engineering, traversing, or layouts required.
• Ability to travel and relocate as needed.

Responsibilities

• Oversee field survey operations and implement the project survey plan.
• Maintain accurate field notes, sketches, maps, reports, and legal descriptions of surveys.
• Lead, mentor, and train junior surveyors.
• Ensure safety and quality across field operations.
• Verify survey data accuracy and prepare site documents.

Skills

Field surveying

Team leadership

Safety compliance

Geomatic calculations

Problem solving

Education

Geomatics degree or civil engineering tech

Tools

AutoCAD

Civil 3D

Trimble gear

Leica gear

Job description

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Department:Surveying

Market:Transportation

Employment Type:Full Time

Position Overview

As a Surveyor, you will play an integral role in establishing and maintaining methods for safe, accurate, and efficient Survey Field Operations. You will have responsibilities over field survey operations and should plan to spend the majority of your time in the field performing survey field operations. You will also be expected to lead and teach more junior surveyors good surveying practices. The majority of the operations will be during the day Monday to Friday; however, the applicant should expect some varying times/shift type scheduling depending on the project requirements.

District Overview

Eastern Canada District's projects include highways, bridges, mass transit, mine site development & open pit operations, hydroelectric powerhouses, wind-power plants, dams & industrial. They serve the construction and mining industries and operate in Eastern Canada.

Location

This position will be based on a project in Toronto, Ontario.

Responsibilities

Field Survey Operations:

• Implement Safety in every aspect of their working duties
• Implementing the project survey plan specific to field operations.
• Oversee the operation with periodic reviews of record-keeping, field procedures, and survey audits to ensure that all work is performed efficiently and professionally.
• Maintain accurate and legible field notes; sketches, maps, reports, and legal descriptions of surveys in order to describe, clarify, and assume liability for work performed.
• Verify the accuracy of survey data, including measurements and calculations conducted at project sites.
• Prepare site surveying documents/ reports and present findings
• Ensure maintenance equipment and well-calibrated
• Setting and maintenance of control network.
• Performing layout and drawing clarifications
• Supervising, teaching, and leading more junior members of the team

Qualifications

• Committed to working safely and getting the job done right the first time
• Must be willing to work 40-45 hours per week, occasionally it may be required to work some irregular hours
• 5+ years' experience in Construction Survey, Field Engineering, traversing, leveling, layouts, or a related experience is required
• Ability to coordinate with different trades, field, and other construction team members
• Understanding common Canadian coordinate systems
• Surveying experience in transit is an asset
• GPS, leveling, and robotic total station experience is required with Trimble/ Leica equipment is an asset
• Must be able to apply intermediate concepts of Trigonometry, Mathematics, Calculus, and Geomatics to perform calculations (area, volume, circumference, proportion, percentage)
• Strong computer knowledge to use AutoCAD, Civil 3D, or other computer-assisted design software
• Self-starter with the ability to set standards of excellence in safety, quality, and productivity
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong work ethic with the ability to work individually and as a team
• Dynamic thinker with the desire to lead, motivate and mentor teams
• Working at heights trained is an asset
• Bachelor's degree in Geomatics or Diploma in Civil Engineering Tech or equivalent is an asset
• Ability to travel and relocate as needed

Other Requirements:

• Work productively and meet deadlines timely
• Communicate and interact effectively and professionally with supervisors, employees, and others individually or in a team environment
• Perform work safely and effectively. Understand and follow oral and written instructions, including warning signs, equipment use, and other policies.
• Work during normal operating hours to organize and complete work within given deadlines. Work overtime and weekends as required.
• May work at various different locations and conditions may vary
• Openings are to fill both existing vacancies and newly created positions

Base Compensation:$80,000/yr -$95,000/yr
(Actual compensation is subject to variation due to such factors as education, experience, skillset, and/or location)

We offer our fulltime staff employees a comprehensive benefits package that’s among the best in our industry, including top-tier medical, dental and vision plans covering eligible employees and dependents, voluntary wellness and employee assistance programs, life insurance, disability, retirement plans with matching, and generous paid time off.

We believe in equal opportunity in employment practices without discriminationand complywith all laws regarding human rights in the provinces where we operate.

There's no limit to what you'll do at Kiewit. Whether you're building or supporting projects that provide communities with dependable energy, safe transportation, clean water, or access to health care, the work you do will positively impact people's lives for generations to come.

Here you'll have endless opportunities to expand your expertise through on-the-job experience and internal and external training and development opportunities.

We offer our full-time staff employees a comprehensive benefits package that’s among the best in our industry.From top-tier health care programs to employee assistance programs and retirement planning, we aim to provide you with the tools you need to be successful in the areas of life that matter most to you.

Kiewit is an equal-opportunity employer, and we believe a diverse workforce is vital to the success of our business. We continue our efforts to attract, develop and retain employees from all backgrounds who are passionate about our industry.

We are committed to veteran and military hiring and will consider relevant military experience as equivalent to qualification requirements.