Surveyor - GTA

Kiewit•Toronto, ON

12d•CA$80,000 - CA$95,000•Onsite

About The Position

As a Surveyor, you will play an integral role in establishing and maintaining methods for safe, accurate, and efficient Survey Field Operations. You will have responsibilities over field survey operations and should plan to spend the majority of your time in the field performing survey field operations. You will also be expected to lead and teach more junior surveyors good surveying practices. The majority of the operations will be during the day Monday to Friday; however, the applicant should expect some varying times/shift type scheduling depending on the project requirements. Eastern Canada District's projects include highways, bridges, mass transit, mine site development & open pit operations, hydroelectric powerhouses, wind-power plants, dams & industrial. They serve the construction and mining industries and operate in Eastern Canada. This position will be based on a project in Toronto, Ontario.

Requirements

Committed to working safely and getting the job done right the first time
Must be willing to work 40-45 hours per week, occasionally it may be required to work some irregular hours
5+ years' experience in Construction Survey, Field Engineering, traversing, leveling, layouts, or a related experience is required
Ability to coordinate with different trades, field, and other construction team members
Understanding common Canadian coordinate systems
GPS, leveling, and robotic total station experience is required
Must be able to apply intermediate concepts of Trigonometry, Mathematics, Calculus, and Geomatics to perform calculations (area, volume, circumference, proportion, percentage)
Strong computer knowledge to use AutoCAD, Civil 3D, or other computer-assisted design software
Self-starter with the ability to set standards of excellence in safety, quality, and productivity
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Strong work ethic with the ability to work individually and as a team
Dynamic thinker with the desire to lead, motivate and mentor teams

Nice To Haves

Surveying experience in transit is an asset
Trimble/ Leica equipment is an asset
Working at heights trained is an asset
Bachelor’s degree in Geomatics or Diploma in Civil Engineering Tech or equivalent is an asset

Responsibilities

Implement Safety in every aspect of their working duties
Implementing the project survey plan specific to field operations.
Oversee the operation with periodic reviews of record-keeping, field procedures, and survey audits to ensure that all work is performed efficiently and professionally.
Maintain accurate and legible field notes; sketches, maps, reports, and legal descriptions of surveys in order to describe, clarify, and assume liability for work performed.
Verify the accuracy of survey data, including measurements and calculations conducted at project sites.
Prepare site surveying documents/ reports and present findings
Ensure maintenance equipment and well-calibrated
Setting and maintenance of control network.
Performing layout and drawing clarifications
Supervising, teaching, and leading more junior members of the team
Regular, reliable attendance
Work productively and meet deadlines timely
Communicate and interact effectively and professionally with supervisors, employees, and others individually or in a team environment
Perform work safely and effectively. Understand and follow oral and written instructions, including warning signs, equipment use, and other policies.
Work during normal operating hours to organize and complete work within given deadlines. Work overtime and weekends as required.
May work at various different locations and conditions may vary

Benefits

top-tier medical, dental and vision plans covering eligible employees and dependents
voluntary wellness and employee assistance programs
life insurance
disability
retirement plans with matching
generous paid time off

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