Job Description

Construction Surveyor

Brampton - GTA

100-120k base

Benefits, vacation, great company environment.

We are seeking a skilled and detail-oriented Construction Surveyor to support the successful delivery of construction projects through accurate site measurement, layout, and verification. This position plays a key role in ensuring that construction activities are completed in the correct location and elevation, and in accordance with contract documents, drawings, specifications, and project requirements.

The successful candidate will work closely with project teams in the field to establish survey control, perform layout and staking, verify construction activities, and provide accurate survey information to support the progress and quality of the work.

Key Responsibilities

• Establish and maintain horizontal and vertical control points to support excavation, structural, civil, and general construction activities.
• Provide accurate layout and staking for walls, foundations, utilities, roads, grades, and other critical site elements.
• Review and interpret engineering drawings, site plans, survey information, and 3D models to calculate and transfer precise layout information to the field.
• Conduct field measurements and surveys to support construction activities and verify that work is being completed in accordance with approved designs and specifications.
• Collect, analyze, and maintain accurate survey data to support earthwork calculations, including cut and fill quantities.
• Assist project teams in monitoring construction progress, site conditions, and elevations.
• Operate and maintain specialized surveying equipment, including total stations, GPS/GNSS rovers, and 3D scanning technology.
• Collect and document precise geographic and positional data throughout all stages of construction.
• Perform as-built surveys to verify completed work against approved drawings, design requirements, applicable codes, and project specifications.
• Identify and communicate discrepancies, potential conflicts, or deviations from design requirements to the appropriate project team members.
• Maintain accurate survey records, field notes, measurements, and documentation.
• Work collaboratively with project managers, site superintendents, trades, consultants, engineers, and other project stakeholders.
• Perform all duties in accordance with applicable health and safety requirements, environmental standards, and site-specific procedures.
• Maintain a high level of accuracy, organization, and attention to detail to help minimize construction errors, delays, and costly rework.

Qualifications and Skills

• Experience as a Construction Surveyor or in a similar surveying role within the construction industry.
• Strong ability to interpret construction drawings, engineering plans, specifications, and 3D models.
• Proficiency with surveying equipment such as total stations, GPS/GNSS equipment, and related field technology.
• Experience with construction layout, staking, elevations, grades, and as-built surveys.
• Knowledge of earthwork calculations and cut-and-fill quantities is an asset.
• Strong mathematical, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and a high degree of accuracy.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with multidisciplinary project teams.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.
• Ability to work safely and effectively in a fast-paced, active construction environment.

Candidates with relevant experience working on construction projects in Ontario will be considered an asset.