Surveyor - Civil Construction

MacKay Contracting; Cranbrook; On-site; CAD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Professional development

Exposure to mining projects

Modern survey technology

Collaborative team environment

Job summary

MacKay Contracting in Cranbrook, BC is seeking a Surveyor to perform layout and data collection across heavy civil infrastructure projects in Western Canada. The role emphasizes accuracy, field work, and collaboration with project teams to keep projects moving smoothly.

You’ll spend significant time on active construction sites, with office time dedicated to data processing, planning, and reporting, using modern survey technology to ensure quality and safety.

Qualifications

• Minimum two years of surveying experience, preferably within heavy civil construction.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and construction plans.
• Experience operating GPS survey equipment (Topcon experience is considered an asset).
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and Teams.
• Willingness to travel and work on multiple project sites throughout Western Canada.
• Legally entitled to work in Canada and hold a valid Class 5 Driver's Licence with a clean driving record.

Responsibilities

• Perform construction layout for roads, utilities, earthworks, structures, and other heavy civil projects.
• Operate Topcon GPS and survey equipment to collect accurate field data.
• Calculate and verify elevations, grades, coordinates, and construction layouts.
• Read, interpret, and apply engineering drawings and specifications.
• Produce accurate as-built surveys and documentation.
• Travel between project sites as required.

Skills

Attention to detail

Team collaboration

Problem solving

Time management

Communication

Independent work

Tools

Topcon GPS

Survey equipment

Job description

At MacKay, precision matters. Every successful project starts with accurate layout, reliable data, and a team that gets it right the first time. From highways and bridges to utilities, mine infrastructure, and heavy civil construction, we build projects that shape Western Canada.

We're looking for a Surveyor who takes pride in accuracy, enjoys working outdoors, and understands the critical role surveying plays in delivering safe, efficient, and high-quality construction projects. If you enjoy combining technology, problem-solving, and field work, we'd like to hear from you.

How You'll Contribute

As a Surveyor, you'll provide the layout, grade control, quantity verification, and as-built information that keeps our projects moving forward. Working alongside Project Managers, Superintendents, Foremen, and field crews, you'll ensure construction is completed accurately and efficiently while supporting quality control throughout every stage of the project.

You’ll spend the majority of your time working on active construction sites throughout Western Canada, with office time dedicated to data processing, planning, and reporting.

What You’ll Get to Do

• Perform construction layout for roads, utilities, earthworks, structures, and other heavy civil projects
• Operate Topcon GPS and survey equipment to collect accurate field data
• Calculate and verify elevations, grades, coordinates, and construction layouts
• Read, interpret, and apply engineering drawings and specifications
• Produce accurate as-built surveys and documentation
• Verify survey measurements and calculations to maintain quality and project accuracy
• Work closely with Project Managers, Superintendents, and field crews to support daily construction activities
• Prepare field notes, survey reports, maps, sketches, and supporting documentation
• Maintain, calibrate, and care for survey equipment to ensure accuracy
• Assist with quantity surveys and progress measurements
• Complete daily timesheets and labour, equipment, and material reporting
• Travel between project sites as required
• Support additional surveying and construction duties as assigned

Who You Are

You're detail-oriented, technically capable, and enjoy working in the field. You understand that accurate survey information is the foundation of every successful project and take pride in producing dependable, high-quality work.

You Have

• Minimum two (2) years of surveying experience, preferably within heavy civil construction
• Strong understanding of construction methods and surveying principles
• Experience operating GPS survey equipment (Topcon experience is considered an asset)
• Ability to accurately read and interpret engineering drawings and construction plans
• Strong mathematical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent organizational and time management abilities
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively with project teams
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and Teams
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
• Willingness to travel and work on multiple project sites throughout Western Canada
• Ability to work outdoors in all weather conditions
• Flexibility to work overtime, rotational schedules, and weekends when project demands require
• Legally entitled to work in Canada
• Valid Class 5 Driver's Licence with a clean driver's abstract

What's In It for You

While this position is based from our Cranbrook, BC office, your workplace is where the projects are. You'll spend the majority of your time supporting active construction sites across our operations, working alongside experienced professionals on challenging and rewarding projects.

You’ll enjoy:

• Competitive compensation
• Opportunities for professional development and career growth
• Exposure to a wide variety of heavy civil and mining projects
• Modern survey technology and equipment
• A collaborative team environment focused on safety, quality, and continuous improvement
• The opportunity to build projects that leave a lasting impact across Western Canada

At MacKay, accuracy drives progress. If you're ready to bring precision, technology, and teamwork together to help build exceptional projects, we'd like to hear from you.