Senior Survey Technician

Binnie•Burnaby, BC

4h•CA$84,930 - CA$103,700•Onsite

About The Position

This position is a full-time office-based role within Binnie's Geomatics Group, located in Burnaby. The Senior Survey Technician will be responsible for processing survey data for a variety of highway engineering and land surveying projects across British Columbia. The role offers opportunities for gaining valuable work experience, knowledge, and career advancement, with a competitive compensation package. Relocation reimbursement is available if needed.

Requirements

Diploma or Degree in Geomatics Engineering Technology or GIS
Minimum 6 years of Survey Technician office experience
Minimum of 1 year field experience
High level of understanding of survey principles and calculations
Proficient working knowledge of BC legal surveys
Strong working knowledge of traverse adjustments and control network analysis
Extensive working knowledge of Civil3D, Trimble Business Center
Strong working knowledge of conventional and GPS data collection procedures, processing, and quality control
Proficient with Microsoft (MS) Office Suite
Ability to conduct complex survey calculations (coordinate geometry, volumes, cross sections, etc.)
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Eligible for Registration as AScT or C.Tech. with ASTTBC

Responsibilities

Manage, analyze, and process survey data using Trimble Business Center and Civil 3D.
Interpret and edit field data, notes and sketches to ensure clear understanding of data captured and field procedures.
Create 3D surfaces, contours, alignment, and cross sections.
Research survey records and land titles to obtain information about property boundaries.
Create survey base plans, legal plans, cross sections, surfaces and other drawings from survey data.
Develop and implement quality control procedures.
Provide complex survey calculations for Surveyors (coordinates, alignments, surfaces, hardcopy plans) based on client-supplied drawings.
Work closely with Project Managers to deliver the project on schedule.
Involved in developing and implementing survey methodologies, and providing recommendations to Project Managers.
Perform QC on survey data and various survey plans.