Survey Technician/Assistant

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/Assistant 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. 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.

Perform surveying tasks using specialized equipment and assist the Survey Party Chief with construction layout and data management. Maintain field equipment and vehicles while ensuring compliance with safety policies and standard operating procedures.

Requires strong communication skills, mathematical proficiency, and the ability to perform physically demanding tasks in various outdoor weather conditions. A valid driver's license is mandatory, and post-secondary education in Geomatics or Civil Engineering is preferred.

• 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 • Long-term disability • Emergency travel benefits • Tuition reimbursement • Professional membership fee coverage • Paid time off

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• Surveying
• GNSS survey instruments
• Digital levels
• 3D laser scanners
• Construction layout
• Field data collection
• Mathematical skills
• Technical communication
• Equipment maintenance
• Robotic total stations
• Geomatics
• Civil engineering technology
• Safety compliance
• OHSA standards
• Field Notes
• Time Off Management
• Resilience
• Communication
• Spatial Data Infrastructures

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

Minimum education

High school

Minimum experience

0+ years

Posting language

English

Working hours

40 hours per week