Field Surveyor Buildings

EBC thinks outside the box and deploys all its know-how to carry out major infrastructure projects: bridges, roads, highways, tunnels, marine installations. Our ability to meet deadlines and budgets as well as our vast expertise in the field allow us to actively participate in large-scale projects such as the Samuel-De-Champlain Bridge, the Réseau Express Métropolitain (REM) and the Site C hydro-electric power station located near Fort St-John in British Columbia.

Our seasoned team of engineers, project managers and other specialists also put their energy into the construction of wind farms and to the benefit of hydroelectric projects such as dams, power stations, tunnels and dikes. EBC is positioned as a true leader in this sector. Our range of specialized services has made our reputation in Canada. 

We are looking for an Experienced Construction Surveyor responsible for establishing and verifying survey control, performing construction layout, checking grades and elevations, supporting concrete pours, and ensuring all works are constructed in accordance with design drawings and project specifications. Provides accurate field measurements and survey data throughout all phases of construction projects.

Responsibilities:

• Perform construction layout and stakeout for buildings, foundations, roads, utilities, and structural elements.
• Establish and maintain site control points and benchmarks.
• Verify grades, elevations, and coordinates prior to construction activities.
• Conduct survey checks before, during, and after concrete pours.
• Set out anchor bolts, column locations, foundation walls, and slab elevations.
• Perform as-built surveys and prepare survey reports.
• Verify structural locations against design drawings and specifications.
• Operate Total Stations, GPS/GNSS equipment, robotic survey instruments, and digital levels.
• Coordinate with project managers, engineers, superintendents, and subcontractors, and Quality team.
• Maintain accurate survey records and field notes.
• Support quality assurance and quality control requirements.
• Ensure compliance with project tolerances and construction standards.
  

Typical Project Duties

• Layout of building grid lines and foundations.
  
• Verification of excavation elevations.
  
• Pre-pour and post-pour concrete surveys.
  
• Anchor bolt and embedment layout.
  
• Structural steel control and verification.
  
• Utility and underground service layout.
  
• Final as-built surveys and project closeout documentation.
  

Requirements

• Minimum 5 years of construction surveying experience.
  
• Experience on commercial, industrial, infrastructure, or government construction projects.
  
• Proven experience performing:
  
• Building layout
  
• Foundation layout
  
• Concrete pour verification
  
• Structural steel layout
  
• Utility layout
  
• As-built surveys
  
• Experience working with engineering and construction drawings. 
  
• Diploma or Degree in Surveying, Geomatics, Civil Engineering Technology, or related discipline preferred
  
• Professional survey training and field experience.
  
• Valid driver's licence.
  
• Ability to work on active construction sites and in varying weather conditions.
  

Security Clearance Requirement

Must be eligible to obtain and maintain Secret Security Clearance for work on government, defence, military, or secure infrastructure projects.

Technical Skills

• Total Station operation
  
• GPS/GNSS surveying
  
• Robotic surveying equipment
  
• Digital levels
  
• Construction stakeout
  
• Elevation and grade verification
  
• Control network establishment
  
• Survey calculations
  
• AutoCAD
  
• Civil 3D
  
• Trimble Business Center
  
• Leica survey systems
  
• Survey data processing
  

Desired Profile

• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
  
• Excellent organizational and communication skills.
  
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
  
• Strong understanding of construction methodology and sequencing.
  
• Commitment to safety, quality, and confidentiality.
  

Benefits

• 4 weeks of annual vacation;
  
• Employee Corporate Clothing Program
  
• Flexible group insurance program upon entry;
  
• Group RRSP with employer contribution to a Deferred Profit Sharing Plan (DPSP);
  
• 24-hour access to a virtual doctor (telemedicine);
  
• Training and development programs;
  
• Employee assistance program;
  
• Active social club and health and wellness committee;
  
• Diverse, innovative, and stimulating environment;
  
• A company built on values of respect; integrity, and a job well done;
  
• Firm recognized as one of Canada's Best Managed Companies. 
  

In accordance with applicable pay transparency legislation, EBC Inc. has included the expected salary range for this role, which is $80,000–$115,000. Compensation within the range is determined based on relevant experience, qualifications, localization, and internal equity. Base salary is one component of EBC’s comprehensive total rewards offering, which may include performance-based incentives, extended health and wellness benefits, retirement savings programs, and career development opportunities.

As part of our commitment to fair and transparent hiring practices, EBC may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support the candidate pre-screening process. These tools are used responsibly and in accordance with applicable privacy laws as well as EBC’s policies. Final decisions always remain the responsibility of our qualified talent acquisition professionals.

EBC welcomes applications from First Nations, Inuit, and Métis candidates and is committed to fostering an inclusive, culturally safe workplace.