Surveying Student

PCL Construction • Toronto, ON

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The future you want is within reach. At PCL, we build the places where life happens and find camaraderie in the process. We’re a community of builders committed to building better communities. That’s why we’re always looking ahead, and not just to the next project or what’s next in our industry. We’re also looking at what’s next for you and how we can help you build a career you’re proud of. As a student at PCL, you will get the opportunity for challenging work assignments in a supportive work environment which promotes personal and professional growth. We are seeking Surveying Students for our Toronto district, within our Canadian Buildings Division that are available for 4 or 8 months starting September 2026.

Requirements

• Candidates must have a strong desire to work in a construction environment
• Understanding basic surveying principles with a practical approach
• Familiar with construction plans such as structural, architectural and shop drawings
• Application of various computer software programs will be required, including word processing, spreadsheet applications and drafting (AutoCAD, Revit, etc.)
• Student must be in a recognized drafting, architectural, engineering or construction management program
• Experience with operating total stations and survey equipment/GPS for layout and as-built purposes

Responsibilities

• Contributes to day-to-day layout and grading tasks
• Helps monitor quality control in compliance with contract documents
• Assists in managing surveying for project layout and conformance
• Marks and labels survey points and record field data according to job specifications
• Participates in creating and maintaining survey models
• Understands coordinate systems, scale factors, design requirements and engineered forming systems
• Assists in creating survey notes and recording field data

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: Associate degree