Surveyor

Pomerleau; Victoria; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

RRSP with up to 5% employer matching

Hybrid work model for corporate roles

Employee stock ownership program

Career growth through real development

Transit pass reimbursement

Minimum 4 weeks of vacation

Job summary

Pomerleau in Victoria, BC, is seeking a Surveyor to support Civil and Infrastructure projects. You will lay out and verify site measurements, operate total stations and GPS, and ensure data quality on large-scale builds valued up to $1B.

You’ll work with project teams, maintain survey controls, and uphold safety standards on site. Requires at least five years of related experience, Geomatics training, and proficiency with Leica systems and Civil 3D.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of construction surveying on civil, infrastructure, or heavy projects.
• Post-secondary education in Geomatics or Geospatial Sciences is preferred.
• Ability to read engineering drawings and survey reports.
• Knowledge of coordinate systems, projections, and geoid models.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to work independently.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Experience with Leica Captivate/Infinity and Civil 3D is an asset.
• Flexible hours and willingness to work outdoors in varying conditions.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate total station and GPS for layout and as-built capture.
• Use Leica instruments and various survey tools to support construction.
• Establish and maintain survey control networks and benchmarks.
• Conduct deformation, settlement, or monitoring surveys as required.
• Perform QC checks on field measurements and deliverables.
• Manage survey data and file workflows per standards.
• Coordinate with project teams to prioritize survey requests.
• Adhere to safety policies and regulations on site.
• Work as a team and communicate effectively with trades on site.
• Process, manage, and quality check field data.

Skills

Surveying

Reading drawings

Attention to detail

Communication

Team collaboration

Adaptability

Education

Geomatics / Geospatial Sciences degree

Surveying-related post-secondary education

Tools

Leica Captivate

Leica Infinity

AutoCAD Civil 3D

Surveying software

Job description

Job Description

Ready to build your career? We want to hear from you.

As a Surveyor working in the Civil and Infrastructure team at Pomerleau, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring accurate layout for our current and future projects. Working on large-scale civil and infrastructure construction projects - ranging from $15 million to upwards of $1 billion, your exceptional eye for detail will enable you to make significant contributions to the successful delivery of our projects.

What you will do

• Setup and operate total station and GPS instruments for precise lay-out and as-built capture of civil, infrastructure, and industrial structures.
• Proficient in the use of various survey instruments and data collection tools, with the ability to utilize layout software to support construction activities. Experience with Leica survey equipment is preferred.
• Establish, verify, and maintain survey control networks and benchmarks to support construction layout and quality assurance requirements.
• Conduct deformation, settlement, structural, or utility monitoring surveys as required by project specifications.
• Perform survey quality control checks on field measurements, calculations, and deliverables to ensure accuracy and compliance with project specifications.
• Ensure familiarity with survey department file management standards, data storage practices, file formats, data processing procedures, and survey request closeout requirements.
• Coordinate with project teams, superintendents, engineers, and subcontractors to prioritize survey requests and support construction schedule requirements.
• Adhere to company safety policies, WorkSafeBC regulations, and project-specific safety requirements.
• Work as a team, maintain a pleasant and trusting work environment, communicate effectively with colleagues and other trades on the site.
• Process, manage, and quality check field data.

This role could be for you if you have

• Minimum 5 years of construction surveying experience on civil, infrastructure, industrial, or heavy construction projects.
• Post-secondary education in Geomatics, Geospatial Sciences, Surveying, Civil Engineering Technology, or a related technical discipline is preferred.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, specifications, IFC drawings, and survey control reports.
• Working knowledge of survey control, coordinate systems, projections, geoid models, and construction survey best practices.
• High level of attention to detail and ability to work independently on multiple survey tasks and assignments.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Experience with Leica Captivate, Leica Infinity, AutoCAD Civil 3D, and construction layout software would be an asset.
• Adaptable and willing to work varying hours as required by project needs.
• Adaptable and willing to work varying hours as the job requires.
• Valid Class 5 driver’s license
• Ability to lift and carry up to 50lbs
• Ability to work extended shifts in varying weather conditions
• Comfortable working near and on water, steep slopes, excavation areas, and active construction operations.

Additional Assets, But Not Required, Include

• Fluency in both official languages (English and French).

Benefits

• RRSP with up to 5% employer matching
• Hybrid work model for corporate roles
• Employee stock ownership program
• Career growth through real development opportunities
• Transit pass reimbursement - get to work for free
• Minimum 4 weeks of vacation from day one

For the past six years, we've proudly held the distinction of being one of Canada's Top 100 Employers.

The expected compensation range posted for this role applies to available work locations in Ontario and/or British Columbia. Offered compensation may vary from the posted range based on a candidate’s relevant skills, experience, qualifications, geographic location, and the final job for which they are hired.

Please view this job on Pomerleau's official Career Site if the posted compensation range is unavailable on a third-party job board.

Pomerleau is a national leader in construction, delivering major projects across Canada. We believe in creating a workplace where people feel respected, supported, and empowered to grow. Our culture is built on collaboration, trust, and a shared commitment to doing great work.