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Senior Land Surveyor

BC Hydro3 days ago
Hybrid
Burnaby, British Columbia, Canada
Senior Level
Full-Time

Top Benefits

Comprehensive Benefits Package
Paid Vacation Days
Lifetime Pension

About the role

Job Location: Burnaby, BC

Employment type: Full Time Hours of work: Full-time (37.5 hrs/week) Annual Salary: $109,700 – 138,700 No. of positions: 1 Closing date: Aug. 19, 2026 What you’ll do

  • Manage a wide variety of survey project types and sizes to support engineering, construction and land tenure management at BC Hydro.
  • Work with internal clients to define survey scope and budget, and deliver survey services and products via our internal survey team and external survey consultants.
  • Supervise/mentor internal field and office personnel to deliver legal and engineering survey products.
  • Act as BC Hydro Representative on contracts for survey services being delivered on behalf of BC Hydro by external survey contractors across the province.
  • Work closely with the BC Hydro properties management group to ensure BC Hydro interests are properly secured/maintained.
  • Act in an advisory role on BC Hydro projects with regards to Geodesy, spatial data management/quality, land tenure, Legal/Engineering surveys, contract management etc.
  • Manage/monitor quality control processes to ensure all products meet BC Hydro and survey industry standards.
  • Manage/monitor project status, data retention/archiving, correspondence, close-out etc.
  • Maintain productive relationships with a variety of government agencies (LTSA, NRCAN, MOTI, Municipalities, etc.).

What you bring

  • Minimum of 8 years as a British Columbia Land Surveyor in good standing with the Association of British Columbia Land Surveyors. Will consider candidates with lesser qualifications for a lower category position such those with less than 8 years as BCLS or candidates who are registered as land surveyor in training with ABCLS. Similar qualifications may also be considered such as commissioned as a Canada Land Surveyor.
  • Must be an excellent communicator (written and verbal) and be able to explain complex survey principles to internal clients and co-workers of all knowledge levels.
  • A commission as a Canada Lands Surveyor or good knowledge of surveys on Canada Lands is an asset.
  • A Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Geomatics Engineering is an asset.
  • Designation as a P.Eng (Geomatics) is an asset.
  • A condition of this role is that you have and maintain your BC Class 5 Driver's License Type.

What we offer

  • A comprehensive benefits package
  • A minimum of 15 paid vacation days
  • A lifetime pension
  • Flexible work model, depending on your role type
  • Training and development courses For more information on the benefits we offer, visit bchydro.com/benefits.

What else you should know

  • Good knowledge of BC Hydro’s Distribution GIS functionality available in DAD.
  • Good electrical knowledge of BC Hydro’s distribution system and all its components tracking circuits and solving conflicts.
  • Knowledge to update Operate drawings: Distribution Operate Diagrams (DOD), Underground Distribution Diagram, (UDD), POCC, and ODCR etc.
  • Knowledgeable on how circuit works, how to interpret PA and look up on electrical information in DAD to update and provide a drafts review and approve.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills will be essential to ensure clear communication and collaboration with the Engineering Standards team.
  • Drafter must be able to work within a multi-discipline team environment with changing priorities.
  • Works in a normal office environment.

How to apply

Interested candidates should submit their applications online at https://app.bchydro.com/careers/current_opp.html or click ‘Apply’ You must use a supported browser, such as Firefox, Internet Explorer, Google Chrome or Safari. Your pop up blocker will also need to be disabled for the BC Hydro Careers site. On the BC Hydro Careers site, click on the Apply button in order to complete the steps to apply for this job. Please be sure to update your Candidate Profile with your current resume and include copies of your certifications, if applicable.

About BC Hydro

Utilities
5001-10,000
Founded in 1961

BC Hydro is one of the largest energy suppliers in Canada. We generate and deliver electricity to 95% of the population of British Columbia and over four million people.

It’s our vision is to be the most trusted, innovative utility company in North America by being smart about power in all we do.

As an employer, we aim to provide meaningful and challenging work, opportunities for growth and a healthy work/life balance. We’ve been recognized for excellence and been named one of B.C.’s Top Employers and one of Canada’s Best Diversity Employers for four years in a row.

Interested in joining our team? Visit bchydro.com/careers to see current career and apprenticeship opportunities.

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