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Marathon Underground Constructors Corporation
Survey Assistant
Ottawa, ON · On-site
Posted Aug 14, 2026
Job summary
The Survey Assistant will support surveyors by performing field measurements, setting up equipment, and collecting data on construction sites. They are also responsible for maintaining survey equipment and recording accurate field data for various projects.
Job details
Marathon Underground Constructors Corporation has been in the construction industry across Canada for over four decades. Marathon offers a comprehensive range of underground capabilities including trenchless construction (tunneling), support of excavation systems, deep foundations, vertical drilling (geotechnical, environmental, and exploration), grouting, and a broad variety of heavy civil works, including services to the mining industry. Marathon is headquartered in Ottawa Ontario with offices across Canada (Sudbury, Toronto, Edmonton, Calgary, Montreal, and Quebec City). Job Description Marathon Underground Constructors Corporation is seeking a reliable and motivated Survey Assistant to join our surveying team. The successful candidate will assist with field measurements, survey equipment setup, data collection, and construction site layout. Responsibilities will also include operating surveying equipment, recording accurate field data, maintaining survey equipment, and supporting surveyors on various construction projects. This entry level position offers an excellent opportunity for career growth, with the potential to advance to a Junior Surveyor role as you develop the skills and experience to independently perform survey work. Job Requirements Previous surveying experience or knowledge is an asset. Willingness to work outdoors in various weather conditions. Ability to travel to different job sites. Ability to walk and carry surveying equipment as required. Strong basic mathematics skills are preferred. Valid driver's license is required. Reliable, hardworking, and willing to learn. Benefits: Casual dress Dental care Employee assistance program Extended health care Life insurance On-site parking RRSP match Work Location: In person
What you’ll do
The Survey Assistant will support surveyors by performing field measurements, setting up equipment, and collecting data on construction sites. They are also responsible for maintaining survey equipment and recording accurate field data for various projects.
Requirements
Candidates should have a valid driver's license and the ability to work outdoors and travel to various job sites. Previous surveying knowledge and strong basic mathematics skills are preferred assets.
Benefits
• Casual dress • Dental care • Employee assistance program • Extended health care • Life insurance • On-site parking • RRSP match
Other relevant skills
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- Field measurements
- Survey equipment setup
- Data collection
- Construction site layout
- Operating surveying equipment
- Recording field data
- Basic mathematics
Job areas
- Construction
- Engineering
- Trades
