Utility Locating Technician - Burnaby

GeoScan Subsurface Surveys Inc.; Burnaby; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Group benefits

RRSP match

3 weeks vacation

Sick time

Wellness reimbursement

Educational assistance

Job summary

GeoScan, a T2ue Company, is seeking experienced Utility Locating Technicians to join our Burnaby team. You will locate underground utilities on-site using geophysical gear, interpret data, and draft reports for clients.

The role requires a valid BC driver\'s license, 3+ years of utility locating, and proficiency with CAD, GPS, and GPR. We value accuracy, safety, and collaboration across teams.

Qualifications

• Valid BC driver\'s license and ability to provide a driving abstract for use of company vehicle.
• Minimum 3 years of Utility Locating experience.
• Experience interpreting or reading location maps, sketches, prints.
• Strong computer skills; CAD and GPS experience are assets.
• Experience with EM survey equipment and GPR.

Responsibilities

• Visiting various work sites and the office, in all weather conditions.
• Reading and interpreting site plans, construction prints, and maps to locate subsurface utilities.
• Locating and marking subsurface utilities with geophysical tools.
• Providing digital drawings and detailed reports to clients, and communicating subsurface findings clearly.
• Adhering to all health and safety protocols.

Skills

Utility locating

Reading site plans

Data interpretation

Team collaboration

Strong computer skills

Education

Industry qualification or certification

Tools

CAD software

GPS

GPR

EM survey equipment

Job description

About GeoScan, a T2ue Company

GeoScan, a T2ue Company is a leader in utility locating, GIS mapping, geophysics, and surveying across Western Canada. We are committed to innovation, accuracy, and safety, ensuring top-tier service for our clients. Our core values—excellence, honesty, community, and continuous improvement—drive everything we do.

To learn more, visit geoscan.ca.

About the Role

With offices in Burnaby, Kelowna, Victoria, and Courtenay, BC, we are looking for experienced and enthusiastic Utility Locating Technicians wanting to further their careers and grow with our passionate and forward-thinking team. We are the only locating provider in BC with Registered Utility Locator Technicians (RULT) and we take pride in our commitment to innovation and excellence.

Our technicians locate underground utilities on-site using geophysical equipment such as Ground Penetrating Radar (GPR), interpret and mark results, collecting data to draft detailed reports such as Subsurface Utilities Engineering (SUE).

The ideal candidate will have an industry-related qualification and utility locating experience. Knowledge of GPR systems is an asset.

Key Responsibilities

• Visiting various work sites (will be required to work in all weather conditions), as well as work in the office
• Reading and interpreting site plans, construction print data and maps, to assist in location of subsurface utility facilities
• Locating and marking subsurface utilities with a range of geophysical tools
• Providing digital drawings and detailed reports to clients, as well as communicating important subsurface utility findings with clients.
• Following all health and safety protocols

What We’re Looking For

• Valid class 5 BC driver's license and can provide a driving abstract as required for use of company vehicle
• Minimum 3 years of Utility Locating experience
• Experience interpreting or reading location maps, sketches, prints
• Strong computer skills; expertise in CAD software and GPS is considered an asset
• Experience with Electromagnetic (EM) survey equipment, Ground Penetrating Radar (GPR)

During the interview process, we will be looking for:

• How you demonstrate our shared value set of excellence (pushing yourself to be the very best), innovation (your ability to try new things and be okay with failing), community (how you give to your community, either micro or macro) and honesty (how you own your mistakes, even if it might mean you don’t always look as good as you hoped!)
• Exceptional interpersonal skills: your ability to communicate to all levels of an organization with a positive, proactive attitude. This includes understanding how to read a room and meet the needs of the team!
• Examples of excellent problem-solving, critical thinking, and analytical skills through asking good questions and completing solid analysis
• Examples of your ability to work independently and autonomously, as well as collaboratively across several teams
• Strong leadership and communication skills
• Capable of improvising and troubleshooting in the field
• Ability to manage time effectively and prioritize responsibilities
• Knowledge or interest in underground utility construction methods
• Ability to work in all weather conditions

Why GeoScan, a T2ue Company?

• Group Benefits and Company Match RRSP start immediately
• Three weeks' vacation (with the ability to purchase more!)
• Paid Sick and Family Responsibility Time
• Fitness and Wellness Reimbursement Program
• Paid Training Programs including Educational Assistance (we invest in people)

GeoScan, a T2ue Company is an equal-opportunity employer committed to fostering an inclusive workplace. We value diversity and welcome applicants of all backgrounds, identities, and abilities.