Job Description

Ledcor is seeking a dynamic Senior Surveyor Lead to drive surveying excellence on a major rail corridor project spanning the Oshawa–Whitby region. In this pivotal role, you’ll oversee the development and maintenance of the project’s survey control network, lead field survey operations, and provide critical support for complex structural construction activities. You’ll also mentor and guide junior survey crews, ensuring accuracy, consistency, and high‑quality deliverables across the project.

The Senior Surveyor will play a key coordination role between subcontractors, main construction partners, the client, and site superintendents to ensure alignment with project specifications, schedule, and quality standards. The ideal candidate has strong experience in multidisciplinary linear infrastructure projects, survey network adjustments using Starnet, advanced CAD capabilities, and demonstrated leadership in complex construction environments.

If you are interested, apply today to join our True Blue Team in Whitby, ON.

Essential Responsibilities:

• Establish, adjust, and maintain primary and secondary control networks for project alignment and infrastructure works
• Perform least-squares network adjustments using Starnet
• Ensure survey control integrity throughout the lifecycle of the rail project
• Oversee daily field survey activities including rail alignment staking, utilities, drainage, structures, and as-built surveys
• Coordinate closely with subcontractors, construction partners, site superintendents, and the client to support civil and structural works
• Act as the primary survey interface between field operations and project management
• Provide technical guidance and leadership to junior survey crews; coordinate daily work plans and priorities
• Review and process field data; ensure accuracy and compliance with project specifications and contractual requirements
• Prepare and review drawings, alignments, profiles, and surfaces using AutoCAD Civil 3D
• Coordinate with the BIM team to develop, validate, and update the 3D model for construction execution
• Support construction sequencing by proactively identifying potential survey or alignment conflicts
• Maintain QA/QC procedures, documentation standards, and reporting requirements
• Promote and enforce jobsite safety standards and best practices

Qualifications:

• Degree or Diploma in Surveying, Geomatics, Civil Engineering, or related field
• Minimum 8+ years of surveying experience, with significant experience on linear infrastructure or rail projects
• Demonstrated experience in survey network development and maintenance
• Proficiency in Starnet for least-squares network adjustments
• Proficiency with Leica Infinity for data processing and periodic leveling campaigns
• Strong knowledge of GNSS systems, total stations, and modern survey equipment
• Strong understanding of classical set of angles for control campaigns, precision leveling campaigns and least-squares adjustment methods
• Advanced CAD skills (AutoCAD Civil 3D preferred)
• Experience supporting rail construction crews and coordinating multidisciplinary field teams
• Strong understanding of rail corridor geometry, alignments, and construction tolerances
• Proven experience coordinating with subcontractors, main contractors, superintendents, and client representatives in active construction environments

Working Conditions:

• Site based position in Whitby, Ontario

Compensation

$100,000 - $120,000 ​Annually

This is the expected base pay range for this role. Individual base pay will be determined based on a variety of factors including experience, knowledge, skills, education and location.

Our competitive total rewards package provides compensation and benefits that support your physical, mental and financial wellbeing. We offer exciting, challenging work with opportunities to develop your skills and knowledge.

Additional Information

Ledcor builds and maintains infrastructure in various industries including oil and gas, transportation, and mining. We’re experts in all infrastructure construction and maintenance related projects. Our vast projects include: full-scale contract mining, earthworks, foundations, highways, bridges, roads, waterways and resources, airports, rapid transit, underground utilities, pipelines, independent power projects and site reclamation.

Our workplace culture has been recognized as one of Canada’s Best Diversity Employers, Canada’s Most Admired Corporate Cultures, and a Top 100 Inspiring Workplace in North America.

Employment Equity

At Ledcor we believe diversity, equity, and inclusion should be part of everything we do. We are proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified individuals, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, Veteran status or any other identifying characteristic are encouraged to apply.

Our True Blue team consists of individuals from all backgrounds who contribute diverse perspectives and experiences to Ledcor. We are committed to continuing to build on our culture of empowerment, inclusion and belonging.

Adjustments will be provided in all parts of our hiring process. Applicants need to make their needs known in advance by submitting a request via email For more information about Ledcor’s Inclusion and Diversity initiatives, please visit our I&D page