Survey Technician

Job summary

Perform surveying tasks using specialized equipment like GNSS and laser scanners to define land boundaries and analyze spatial data. Assist the Survey Party Chief with construction layout, field data management, and the maintenance of field equipment and vehicles.

Job details

Strong communities don’t just happen. They’re thoughtfully planned and future-ready. We bring life to urban downtowns, suburban hubs, small towns, and rural areas through master-planned communities, mixed-use developments, parks, and recreation facilities. The result: vibrant economic centers, resilient neighborhoods, and welcoming places that feel like home. Your Opportunity Our Markham office has an opportunity for an entry-level Survey Technician within our Geospatial Group. The Earth is top of mind for our Geospatial team. On, above, and under the Earth’s surface, we provide our clients a full range of surveying and mapping services. Through our work, we define land boundaries and analyze spatial data. Join a team of inspired and talented professionals who continually find inventive ways to get the job done better, faster, and smarter. Your Key Responsibilities * Perform surveying tasks using GNSS survey instruments, digital levels, 3D laser scanners, and conventional survey equipment. * Assist the Survey Party Chief with tasks related to surveying and construction layout. * Assisting in the preparation of field notes/sketches and completing field data downloads and uploads. * Maintaining field equipment and vehicles. * Communicate effectively with members of the team and follow standard procedures. * Responsible for maintaining field equipment and vehicles. * Responsible for safe operation of tools and equipment, complying with OHSA and Stantec’s HSSE policies. * Performs other duties of a similar nature and level as assigned. QUALIFICATIONS Your Capabilities and Credentials * Strong verbal and written communication skills and ability to work in a team environment. * Technical and mathematical skills along with the ability to perform physically demanding tasks (lifting survey equipment with a weight of up to 50 lbs.) in an outdoor environment in all weather conditions. * Valid driver's license and a good driving record with the ability to travel across southwestern Ontario with occasional overnight stays. Education and Experience * Post-secondary education in Geomatics, Civil Engineering Technology, or a related discipline is preferred but not required. * Previous experience working with Robotic Total Stations, GNSS survey equipment, laser scanners, and digital levels is considered a significant asset. This description is not a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that may be required of the employee and other duties, responsibilities and activities may be assigned or may be changed at any time with or without notice. About Stantec Stantec is a global leader in sustainable engineering, architecture, and environmental consulting. The diverse perspectives of our partners and interested parties drive us to think beyond what’s previously been done on critical issues like climate change, digital transformation, and future-proofing our cities and infrastructure. We innovate at the intersection of community, creativity, and client relationships to advance communities everywhere, so that together we can redefine what’s possible. Pay Transparency: In compliance with pay transparency laws, pay ranges are provided for positions in locations where required. Please note, the final agreed upon compensation is based on individual education, qualifications, experience, and work location. At Stantec certain roles are bonus eligible. Actual compensation for part-time roles will be pro-rated based on the agreed number of working hours per week. Benefits Summary: Regular full-time and part-time employees (working at least 20 hours per week) will have access to health, dental, and vision plans, a wellness program, health care spending account, wellness spending account, group registered retirement savings plan, employee stock purchase program, group tax-free savings account, life and accidental death & dismemberment (AD&D) insurance, short-term/long-term disability plans, emergency travel benefits, tuition reimbursement, professional membership fee coverage, and paid time off. Temporary/casual employees will have access to group registered retirement savings plan, employee stock purchase program, and group tax-free savings account. The benefits information listed above may not apply to union positions because benefits for such positions are governed by applicable collective bargaining agreements.

What you’ll do

Perform surveying tasks using specialized equipment like GNSS and laser scanners to define land boundaries and analyze spatial data. Assist the Survey Party Chief with construction layout, field data management, and the maintenance of field equipment and vehicles.

Requirements

Requires strong communication skills, mathematical proficiency, and the physical ability to lift up to 50 lbs in various outdoor weather conditions. A valid driver's license is mandatory, and post-secondary education in Geomatics or Civil Engineering is preferred.

Benefits

• Health insurance • Dental insurance • Vision insurance • Wellness program • Health care spending account • Wellness spending account • Group registered retirement savings plan • Employee stock purchase program • Group tax-free savings account • Life insurance • Accidental death & dismemberment insurance • Short-term disability plan • Long-term disability plan • Emergency travel benefits • Tuition reimbursement • Professional membership fee coverage • Paid time off

Listed skills

• Safety Compliance · Preferred
• Team Collaboration · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• GNSS survey instruments
• Digital levels
• 3D laser scanners
• Robotic total stations
• Surveying
• Construction layout
• Spatial data analysis
• Field data management
• Equipment maintenance
• Mathematical skills
• Technical communication
• Team collaboration
• Safety compliance
• OHSA standards
• Sustainable Engineering
• Field Notes
• Proofreading
• Good Driving Record
• Time Off Management
• Resilience
• Digital Transformation
• Valid Driver's License
• Civil Engineering
• Communication
• Creativity
• Environmental Consulting
• Mathematics
• Spatial Data Infrastructures
• Teamwork

Job areas

• Construction
• Engineering
• Environmental & Sustainability
• Consulting
• Survey Technician
• Surveying / Mapping Technician
• Civil Engineering Technicians
• Surveying and Mapping Technicians