Survey Technician / Technologist

Employer description

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. If you’re passionate about empowering communities, join us to discover a career with endless opportunities to make communities more equitable, resilient, and livable. Your Opportunity The British Columbia Geomatics team within the Transportation Group is looking for a Survey Technician/Technologist to support our operations across the Lower Mainland of British Columbia. In this role, you will contribute to technical fieldwork, assisting with data collection and surveying activities on a variety of projects. The ideal candidate is curious, adaptable, enjoys travelling, and eager to learn, with a strong interest in developing a career in Geomatics. If you are looking for a company that offers work life balance where you can grow your career, gain experience on a variety of projects throughout British Columbia, come and join us! Your Key Responsibilities • Work with safety as a top priority, actively participating in Stantec’s HSSE culture. • Perform a variety of survey including topographic, bathymetric, monitoring, 3D scanning. • Prepare survey drawings in Civil3D • Research, purchase, and draft plans from BC Land Titles • QA/QC of field data and drafted data • Willingness to travel for work throughout British Columbia including overnighting with accommodations and meal allowances provided. • Physically capable of preforming work outdoors in rugged terrain and all weather conditions. • Performs other duties of a similar nature and level as assigned. Your Capabilities and Credentials • Makes safety culture a priority, demonstrating a focus on safety/risk analysis and mitigation • Ability to work well in both a team environment or independently • Highly motivated, proactive, and driven to achieve excellence. • Working knowledge in field survey methodology • Knowledge in BC Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure (MoTI), MMCD standards considered an asset • Experienced in using Trimble survey equipment (preferred) including data collectors, GNSS rovers, robotic total stations, and 3D scanners • Working knowledge of survey calculations, geodetic coordinate systems, and map projections • Valid BC Driver’s License with clean driving record Education and Experience • Technical degree/diploma/certificate or equivalent in Geomatics; or equivalent combination of education and experience. • Minimum of 1-3 years of relevant experience preferred; additional training will be provided to qualified candidates This description is not a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that may be required of the employee and other duties, responsibilities and activities may be assigned or may be changed at any time with or without notice. About Stantec Stantec is a global leader in sustainable engineering, architecture, and environmental consulting. The diverse perspectives of our partners and interested parties drive us to think beyond what’s previously been done on critical issues like climate change, digital transformation, and future-proofing our cities and infrastructure. We innovate at the intersection of community, creativity, and client relationships to advance communities everywhere, so that together we can redefine what’s possible.