The Survey Crew Chief will lead a field crew in performing land surveys for the Geomatics team in Waterloo, ON. Responsibilities include conducting legal, topographic, and engineering surveys, using GPS and total stations, ensuring safety and data accuracy, and coordinating with project stakeholders. The role involves working in various terrains and remote locations across Ontario and Eastern Canada.

Responsibilities

Adhere to and promote adherence to Stantec safety policies
Design and implement traffic control plans as pertains to land surveying on regional roadways, highways & freeways
Perform field surveys in all weather conditions
Perform legal, topographic, engineering surveying
Perform legal field calculation
Use GPS RTK and total stations survey equipment and their respective data collection systems to perform topographical surveys
Work in off road rugged terrain, urban and rural conditions
Work out of town in remote locations throughout Ontario & Eastern Canada
Research survey records and land titles to obtain information about property boundaries and areas to be surveyed and coordinates findings with the work of engineers, clients and others involved in projects
Responsible for safe operation and maintenance of vehicles, tools, and equipment
Verify the accuracy of field survey data, including measurements and calculations conducted at survey sites
Perform other duties of a similar nature and level as assigned

Requirements

Experienced with Trimble survey equipment including: levels, RTK GPS, and robotic total stations
Experience with unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) to capture data using LIDAR and Photogrammetry
Experience in equipment calibration & routine maintenance
Thorough understanding of Quality Assurance processes and documentation using Trimble Business Center
Ability to read and understand engineering design drawings
Valid driver’s license
Graduate of a university degree or college diploma in Geomatics, Engineering Technology, or a related discipline
Experience managing a field crew of 1-3 individuals
Minimum of 2 years’ experience in the land surveying industry

Nice to have

Experience with Leica 3D LiDAR scanning equipment is an asset
Experience with MTO surveying standards is an asset, with OTM Book 7 certification and demonstrable experience surveying along roadways
Experience with surveying in the oil & gas industry is an asset
Experience with subsurface utility locating equipment & methodology an asset
Advanced drone operators license would be considered an asset