Field Survey Technician (TEMPORARY)

Citylogix; Ontario (CA); On-site; USD 19,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Citylogix is seeking a Data Collection Technician to operate a LiDAR-equipped vehicle, survey e-scooters, and on-foot data collection for roadway and sidewalk projects. You will bring back complete, accurate field data and transfer it daily to our processing teams.

Applicants should have the physical ability for long shifts, 20+ kg lifts, and travel for weeks. Meticulous attention to detail and strict adherence to proprietary procedures are essential for success.

Qualifications

• Extreme attention to detail and ability to follow procedures exactly.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and stay focused on long shifts.
• Comfort with computers, mobile apps, and structured data entry.
• Clear, prompt communication and reporting of issues early.
• Problem-solving ability in dynamic field environments.
• Reliability; crews and schedules depend on you.

Responsibilities

• Operate the collection vehicle and LiDAR system to capture roadway and pavement data on assigned projects.
• Operate survey e-scooters and mobile collection applications to capture video and geospatial data across sidewalks.
• Work on foot to collect attributes, measurements, and condition data for sidewalks and curb ramps, including ramp geometry and slopes.
• Follow proprietary collection procedures and use company devices and apps as trained.
• Switch between collection modes as project scope requires.
• Transfer collected data daily using company software and verification procedures.
• Meet delivery and quality targets and flag data or equipment problems in the field.
• Coordinate daily with team members, field leads, and the office to stay on track.
• Handle daily equipment setup, mounting, care, and transport per procedures.

Skills

attention to detail

independent work

computer literacy

clear communication

problem solving

reliability

Education

High School Diploma / GED

Job description

About Citylogix

Citylogix is a data and analytics company transforming how transportation infrastructure is managed. We build intelligent GIS and asset management solutions that help municipalities and engineering partners make smarter, evidence-based decisions. Combining startup agility with deep technical expertise, our team works at the intersection of geospatial technology and civil infrastructure to solve real-world challenges and build smarter, more resilient communities.

About the role

This is a single, multi-modal field role. Every technician on the Data Collection team is trained and expected to operate all our collection systems:

• Driving our LiDAR-equipped collection vehicle for roadway and pavement projects

• Riding our survey e-scooters to collect video and geospatial data across sidewalk networks

• Working on foot to measure and assess curb ramps and sidewalk condition

Assignments are driven by project requirements, not by individual preference or specialization. A single project may require all three modes in the same week — or the same day. Individual preference won’t be considered in assignments.

This is also a collection-only role. You capture data in the field using Citylogix's proprietary devices, applications, and methods; all processing, analysis, and deliverable production is handled by our office-based Processing, AI, and GIS teams.
Your responsibility is to bring back complete, accurate, well-documented field data — and to transfer it each day using our software and verification procedures.

What you'll do

• Operate the collection vehicle and LiDAR system to capture roadway and pavement data on assigned projects.

• Operate survey e-scooters and our mobile collection application to capture video and geospatial data across sidewalk networks.

• Work on foot to collect attributes, measurements, and condition data for sidewalks and curb ramps, including physical measurement of ramp geometry and slopes.

• Follow Citylogix's proprietary collection procedures and use company-provided devices and applications exactly as trained.

• Switch between vehicle, scooter, and on-foot collection as project scope and daily schedules require, according to the scope of the project.

• Transfer collected data daily using company software, following verification procedures exactly.

• Meet delivery and quality targets on every project, and flag data or equipment problems in the field before they reach processing.

• Coordinate daily with other Data Collection team members, field leads, and the office to keep project execution on track.

• Handle daily equipment setup, mounting, care, and transport according to company procedures.

What We're Looking For

• Willingness and physical capability to perform all three collection modes — no technician is limited to a single system.

• Extreme attention to detail, and the discipline to follow procedures exactly rather than approximately.

• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision, and to stay focused across long shifts.

• Comfort with computers, mobile applications, and structured data entry.

• Clear, prompt communication — raising problems early rather than resolving them silently.

• Problem-solving ability in a dynamic field environment where conditions and schedules change.

• Reliability. Crews and project schedules are built around people showing up and delivering.

Requirements

• Valid Canadian driver's licence in good standing, with a safe driving record.

• Valid passport and ability to cross the Canada–U.S. border for company training sessions and meetings.

• Ability to ride an e-scooter for 8–10 hour shifts and to walk 5–10 km in a day.

• Physical ability to lift, move, mount, and unmount equipment of 20+ kg on a daily basis.

• Willingness to travel for weeks at a time, work overtime, and work occasional weekends.

• Flexibility to sudden changes in schedule, location, and assigned collection type.

• High School Diploma / GED.

• Successful completion of a background check and driving record review.

Nice to Have

• Previous in-the-field or on-the-road data collection experience.

• Surveying, civil engineering, or pavement management background.

• Associate degree in science, engineering, or geography/GIS.

Willingness to travel: 100% (required)

Work Location: On-site