Job Overview

The Survey Manager will lead and oversee our survey teams to ensure project success. This role will plan, schedule, and monitor surveying activities, handle requests, and obtain necessary data. The Survey Manager will develop processes to enhance efficiency and quality, conduct reviews, and collaborate with other departments. Additionally, this role will manage equipment, lead training sessions, and ensure quality through regular reviews. This role offers an exciting opportunity for a motivated and experienced individual to lead our surveying team and contribute to the success of our projects.

As the Survey Manager, you will lead a dynamic survey team to deliver high-quality survey services that meet client needs and project requirements. This leadership role is responsible for planning and overseeing all aspects of survey operations—from resource allocation and budgeting to equipment management and cross-department collaboration. You will play a strategic role in maintaining and enhancing the performance of the survey team, ensuring alignment with organizational goals, industry standards, and regulatory requirements.

You'll Love This Role If

• You thrive on solving complex challenges and enjoy applying your technical expertise to impactful infrastructure and site development projects.
• You value collaboration and mentorship and want to work closely with multidisciplinary teams while guiding junior staff in a supportive environment.
• You’re passionate about shaping communities through meaningful projects and want to grow professionally in a role that blends design, fieldwork, and client interaction.

What You’ll Do

Responsibilities and Duties

Team Leadership & Operations

• Lead, coach, and support a team of 5–15 survey professionals, including responsibility for staffing decisions such as selection, training, performance evaluation, and discipline.
• Direct, schedule, prioritize, and monitor the activities of the surveying department to ensure deadlines, deliverables, and utilization targets are met.
• Work collaboratively with Civil Field Review and Civil Design teams to balance workload and support tasks such as dips, property bar reconnaissance, inspections, and additional survey support.
• Maintain official records and plan sets for the survey department, ensuring accurate and organized documentation.

Project Oversight & Financial Management

• Plan, assign, and oversee department activities to align with project budgets, quality expectations, and timelines.
• Receive and respond to internal and external survey requests (RFQs), planning fieldwork and data processing accordingly.
• Prepare or delegate estimates for project managers and clients and track related opportunities in CRM systems.
• Conduct regular quality assurance reviews and financial audits of survey work to mitigate risks and maintain high standards.

Process Development & Innovation

• Develop and implement standards, processes, and best practices to drive quality, efficiency, and consistency across the department.
• Assess departmental needs and lead change management strategies to implement improvements effectively.
• Integrate emerging technologies (e.g., LiDAR, drones, GNSS systems) to enhance survey capabilities and innovation.

Technical Expertise & Support

• Establish project-specific survey plans and outline related field and office procedures to guide execution.
• Perform fieldwork and technical duties as needed to meet client and project requirements.
• Ensure technical excellence in addressing and resolving both internal and external survey issues.

Equipment & Resource Management

• Manage the procurement, maintenance, and deployment of all survey equipment and field vehicles to support ongoing operations.

Training & Development

• Oversee the development and delivery of comprehensive training programs for intermediate and senior survey staff.
• Lead or delegate hands-on training for survey and civil staff on equipment use and processes, including GNSS Rovers, Base Stations, lasers, LiDAR, and drone technology.

Strategic Planning & Collaboration

• Make informed recommendations to the Field Services Manager and Civil Director on strategic initiatives, including financial, human resources, and long-term planning considerations.
• Support the success of high-profile projects through effective collaboration, innovation, and alignment with organizational objectives.
• Assist with various tasks and projects as assigned by supervisors or senior team members to support the overall success of the team and company objectives.
• Demonstrate a strong commitment to our company values of quality, client focus, teamwork, sustainability, and community, integrating these principles into daily work practices and interactions with colleagues, clients, and stakeholders.

What You Bring to the Table

Qualifications

• Degree or diploma in Civil Engineering Technology or equivalent in surveying, geomatics, or a related field.
• Professional surveyor certification/license required. (C.E.T., AOLS, P.Eng., etc.)
• Minimum of 10 years of design and inspection experience in a consulting engineering or municipal environment, preferably in Ontario.
• Extensive experience in land surveying, with a strong understanding of surveying principles, techniques, and equipment.
• Thorough understanding of all relevant and applicable codes and legislation. (OPSS, Construction Lien Act), Ontario Land surveyor act, equipment limitations, industry best practices etc.
• Proven leadership and organizational skills, with the ability to effectively manage multiple crews and projects.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with team members and project stakeholders.
• Strong problem-solving abilities and attention to detail.
• Valid driver's license, reliable transportation and willingness to travel to project sites as needed.

Grow With Us

We’re more than just a workplace—we’re a community of professionals committed to building better spaces and stronger relationships. If you’re ready to learn, contribute, and grow, we’d love to hear from you.

Life at WalterFedy

We are a people-first organization that embraces a hybrid work strategy. This approach gives our team the autonomy and flexibility to choose what work environment mix is best for them based on their role, team, clients, and personal needs.

As an innovative multi-discipline design and construction collective, our ambition goes beyond great design – we are here to enhance the world around us. To make it happen, we need a team of agile, ambitious, and big-picture thinkers who share our drive to harness our collective talents to do something bigger.

Our team is made up of the industry's best. We share a common commitment to questioning the ordinary, infusing everything we do with creativity, and challenging our industry to redefine what’s possible.

Join us as we move past working for a living, and toward building better communities with smart, influential design.

How to Apply

Please apply with your resume and cover letter using the link on this page. You will be redirected to our internal application platform.

WalterFedy strives to create a culture of inclusivity and diversity. We strongly encourage applications from all qualified individuals, including those from groups traditionally underrepresented in the workforce. We are committed to equal opportunity hiring practice and will not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, creed, national origin, citizenship, status, age, sex, gender identity/expression, marital or domestic partnership status, or disability.

Should you require accommodation to participate in the application process, please contact hr@walterfedy.com or call 519-576-2150.

Thank you for your interest in a role with WalterFedy!