Surveyor

Trillium Guideway Partners; Toronto; On-site; CAD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Trillium Guideway Partners is seeking a Surveyor to support the Ontario Line NC project, performing land, topographic and construction surveys.

You will measure, map, and analyze land features, gathering data for engineering and construction purposes and collaborating with engineers, architects, and teams in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or diploma in Surveying, Geomatics, Civil Engineering, or related field.
• 3+ years of experience in land, construction, or geodetic surveying.
• Proficiency in surveying instruments (Total Stations, GPS, etc.).
• Knowledge of surveying software (AutoCAD Civil 3D, GIS, Leica, Trimble, or similar tools).
• Familiarity with local land regulations, zoning laws, and geospatial data management.
• Strong mathematical and analytical skills to interpret survey data.
• Ability to work in varied outdoor environments.
• Strong problem-solving and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Conduct land, boundary, and topographic surveys using advanced surveying equipment (Total Stations, GPS, etc.).
• Perform construction layout surveys, ensuring structures and site features are positioned accurately according to design plans.
• Record and analyze survey measurements, site elevations, and land contours.
• Prepare survey reports, maps, and sketches for use in engineering and construction planning.
• Work closely with civil engineers, architects, and project managers to provide accurate site data.
• Ensure compliance with local and international surveying standards and regulations.
• Monitor ground movements, settlement, and deformation in construction projects.
• Utilize GIS (Geographic Information Systems) and CAD software to process and visualize survey data.
• Maintain surveying instruments, tools, and calibration records to ensure accuracy
• Identify and report discrepancies in site conditions versus design specifications.
• Provide guidance to construction teams regarding site measurements and layout adjustments

Skills

Surveying

Fieldwork

Communication

Problem solving

Geomatics

Education

Bachelor’s degree or diploma in Surveying, Geomatics, Civil Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD Civil 3D

GIS

Leica

Trimble

Job description

The Primary Construction Team consists of ACCIONA Infrastructure Canada Inc. (ACCIONA) and Amico Major Projects Inc. (Amico), as Trillium Guideway Partners (TGP).

What is the project?

The Ontario Line (“OL”) is a fully integrated, stand‑alone, rapid transit system that connects Ontario Science Centre to the Exhibition and Ontario Place grounds. The Northern Civil, Stations and Tunnel (“NC”) project consists of approximately 7 kms of underground subway and elevated guideway, with stations along the segment providing connections to surface bus and streetcar routes. The NC project has been divided into two main progressive design-build contracts: (1) the Elevated Guideways and Stations Contract (“EGS”) and the Pape Tunnel and Underground Station Contract (“PTUS”), with supporting Early Works.

What is the Opportunity?

Surveyor to perform land, topographic, and construction surveys to support infrastructure and

building projects. The Surveyor will be responsible for measuring, mapping, and analyzing land

features, ensuring accurate data collection for engineering and construction purposes. This role

requires field work, operating surveying instruments, and collaborating with engineers, architects,

and construction teams.

Responsibilities

• Conduct land, boundary, and topographic surveys using advanced surveying equipment (Total Stations, GPS, etc.).
• Perform construction layout surveys, ensuring structures and site features are positioned accurately according to design plans.
• Record and analyze survey measurements, site elevations, and land contours.
• Prepare survey reports, maps, and sketches for use in engineering and construction planning.
• Work closely with civil engineers, architects, and project managers to provide accurate site data.
• Ensure compliance with local and international surveying standards and regulations.
• Monitor ground movements, settlement, and deformation in construction projects.
• Utilize GIS (Geographic Information Systems) and CAD software to process and visualize survey data.
• Maintain surveying instruments, tools, and calibration records to ensure accuracy
• Identify and report discrepancies in site conditions versus design specifications.
• Provide guidance to construction teams regarding site measurements and layout adjustments

Work Conditions

• Office-based: on Mills Area, North York Next to Science Centre.
• Primarily field-based, with occasional office work for data processing and reporting.
• Full-time, with potential for overtime and weekend shifts depending on project needs

You’ll bring to the Team (Knowledge, Skills, Competencies)

• Bachelor’s degree or diploma in Surveying, Geomatics, Civil Engineering, or a related field.
• 3+ years of experience in land, construction, or geodetic surveying.
• Proficiency in using surveying instruments (Total Stations, GPS, Laser Scanners, and Digital Levels).
• Knowledge of surveying software (AutoCAD Civil 3D, GIS, Leica, Trimble, or similar tools).
• Familiarity with local land regulations, zoning laws, and geospatial data management.
• Strong mathematical and analytical skills to interpret survey data accurately.
• Ability to work in varied outdoor environments under different weather conditions.
• Strong problem-solving and communication skills

Please note that only candidates that meet requirements will be contacted.

We do not accept unsolicited agency resumes.

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