Surveyor - Heavy Civil

EllisDon; Toronto; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

EllisDon is seeking a Civil Construction Surveyor in Toronto, Ontario, to perform topographic surveys, site layout, and stakeout using GPS, Total Stations, and laser levels on major civil projects.

You will review drawings, establish survey control, and support earthworks, utilities, roads, and structures through accurate data collection and field records. Travel and outdoor work are expected in varying conditions.

Qualifications

• 3–5+ years of construction surveying experience on civil infrastructure projects.
• Diploma or Degree in Surveying, Civil Engineering Technology, Geomatics, or related field.
• Strong experience using GPS, Total Stations, laser levels, and other surveying equipment for layout and stakeout.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, specifications, and construction documents.
• Experience with AutoCAD and survey software is an asset.
• Strong attention to detail, quality control, communication, and organizational skills.
• Willingness to travel, work outdoors in varying weather conditions, and around heavy equipment.
• Valid driver’s license required.

Responsibilities

• Perform topographic surveys, site layout, and construction stakeout using GPS, Total Stations, laser levels, and other surveying equipment.
• Review drawings, specifications, elevations, and site plans to ensure accurate field construction and identify discrepancies.
• Establish and maintain survey control points, benchmarks, and ground models throughout the project lifecycle.
• Provide survey and layout support for civil infrastructure projects, including earthworks, utilities, roads, and structures.
• Collect and manage survey data, complete quality control checks, and maintain accurate field records.
• Coordinate with project teams, consultants, and subcontractors to resolve drawing conflicts and support project execution.
• Monitor construction activities to ensure compliance with project specifications, engineering standards, and safety requirements.
• Update drawings and documentation to reflect design revisions and field changes.
• Support project teams with quantity tracking, inspections, reporting, and overall construction coordination.

Skills

Surveying experience

Reading drawings

Attention to detail

Communication

Willingness to travel

Driver's license

Education

Diploma or Degree in Surveying/Civil Engineering/Geomatics

Tools

GPS

Total Stations

Laser levels

AutoCAD

Survey software

Job description

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Thinking about a change?

We recognize that the construction industry is changing at a rapid pace and we continually strive to be at the forefront. Our core values empower people to deliver great careers to one another and develop creative solutions for complex problems on some of the most exciting projects. It doesn’t matter what your expertise and craft is – there are no boundaries. We are a group of professionals with a variety of expertise within pre-construction, construction, and post-construction. To learn more, check out our Cradle to Grave services and hear from our team directly about what a career at EllisDon could look like for you. As you can see, we are a diverse bunch.

Above all, we are a group of individuals with unique experiences and at EllisDon, we choose to celebrate the strength in our differences, every day. EllisDon’s commitment to Inclusive Diversity is to work together to create an environment where every employee feels safe to be their true and authentic self. Ultimately, EllisDon’s purpose is to provide people with similar values the opportunity to achieve to their full potential; to deliver that opportunity for great careers to one another; and to contribute meaningfully to the community we share with others.

In case you’re curious, here’s what the industry thinks of us and some of the impacts we’ve made to the communities we work in and our latest Impact Report , highlighting how we’re putting our values into practice in areas such as the climate & environment, inclusive diversity, indigenous relations, and health and safety.

You as a Civil Construction Surveyor will:

• Perform topographic surveys, site layout, and construction stakeout using GPS, Total Stations, laser levels, and other surveying equipment.
• Review drawings, specifications, elevations, and site plans to ensure accurate field construction and identify discrepancies.
• Establish and maintain survey control points, benchmarks, and ground models throughout the project lifecycle.
• Provide survey and layout support for civil infrastructure projects, including earthworks, utilities, roads, and structures.
• Collect and manage survey data, complete quality control checks, and maintain accurate field records.
• Coordinate with project teams, consultants, and subcontractors to resolve drawing conflicts and support project execution.
• Monitor construction activities to ensure compliance with project specifications, engineering standards, and safety requirements.
• Update drawings and documentation to reflect design revisions and field changes.
• Support project teams with quantity tracking, inspections, reporting, and overall construction coordination.
  

Is this role right for you?

• 3–5+ years of construction surveying experience on civil infrastructure, earthworks, or heavy civil projects.
• Diploma or Degree in Surveying, Civil Engineering, Construction Engineering Technology, Geomatics, or a related field.
• Strong experience using GPS, Total Stations, laser levels, and other surveying equipment for layout and stakeout.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, specifications, and construction documents.
• Experience with AutoCAD and survey software is an asset.
• Strong attention to detail, quality control, communication, and organizational skills.
• Willingness to travel, work outdoors in varying weather conditions, and around heavy equipment.
• Valid driver’s license required.
  

The salary range for this job is $80,000.00 - $90, 000.00 CAD

EllisDon is proud to provide this unique career opportunity that provides continuous learning, opportunity for growth, and a competitive compensation package within an environment that is committed to inclusion and respects diversity.

Go ahead and be yourself. We’ll pay you for it!

We are an equal opportunity employer. We welcome people of any age, culture, subculture, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, nationality, ethnicity, race, size, mental or physical status, veteran status, religion, language, political opinion, working-style preference, family status, education, and socio-economic status. The EllisDon core values of Integrity and Mutual Respect welcomes everyone , at work and in the community, and our value of Mutual Accountability, means that we all have a role to play. As an EllisDon employee, this will ultimately be your commitment to Inclusive Diversity.

Accommodation for Applicants with disabilities will be made during the recruitment process when requested.

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