Land Surveyor

  • Burnaby, British Columbia
  • Full Time

Job Title: Land Surveyor

Job Description

Our client is seeking a skilled and motivated Land Surveyor/ Project Manager licensed with ABCLS to join our growing team. We are particularly interested in candidates who are Licensed British Columbia Land Surveyors. This position is based out of Fort St. John or Burnaby, British Columbia.

The Geomatics division is at the forefront of power infrastructure surveying, leveraging cutting-edge technology such as LiDAR, UAV mapping, RTK, and robotic total stations to provide precision-driven survey solutions. Supporting Quantas expansive network of companies, we execute legal and engineering surveys for transmission line projects, substation developments, renewable energy installations, and pole load analysis. With a rapidly growing presence in the U.S., our division is evolving to manage distributed projects efficiently, fostering a strong team of professionals who are adaptable, technically proficient, and ready to take on dynamic challenges in the field of geomatics.

Essential Skills:

  • Professional licensure in good standing
  • Diploma or Degree in Geomatics or Civil Engineering
  • 5 years of experience as a Project Manager
  • Safety tickets are an asset
  • Valid Driver's License
  • Very strong communication skills and English proficiency
  • Good computer skills with knowledge of Excel, Outlook and equipment specific software
  • Licensed: ABCLS - for BC

Responsibilities:

  • Manage all aspects of project execution, ensuring alignment with scope, budget, and schedule.
  • Establish and maintain clear communication protocols, including:
  • Identifying key decision-makers from the company and the client.
  • Managing change requests and approvals.
  • Defining procedures for information dissemination.
  • Implementing systematic processes for project data and reporting.
  • Oversee project financials, set up cost controls, and conduct periodic risk reviews.
  • Coordinate with company personnel to understand and address project requirements, including scheduling, costs, technical needs, and logistics.
  • Supervise and manage subcontractors performing Geomatics work on projects.
  • Organize shift schedules, accommodations, and mobilization for field staff unless delegated to a Field Coordinator.
  • Participate in division-level meetings to coordinate crew allocations across projects.
  • Contribute to division management by engaging in workload planning and team development initiatives.
  • Provide clear instructions and supervision to project teams, ensuring compliance with project-specific processes and procedures.
  • Actively oversee project staff, addressing questions, reviewing work quality, and providing guidance on equipment operations and workflows.
  • Ensure all project charges, including time entries, subcontractor invoices, and supply costs, are accurate and properly recorded.
  • Complete all required project reporting, which may include Plan of the Day updates and other documentation.
  • Enforce and uphold all safety policies relevant to project work, ensuring compliance among project staff.
  • Verify completion of site-specific and daily safety reporting, developing safety plans where necessary.
  • Address project-specific safety concerns and communicate them effectively to staff.
  • Actively participate in fostering a safe workplace, attending and contributing to all safety meetings.

Experience Level

Expert Level

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $45.00 - $55.00/hr.

Workplace Type

This is a hybrid position in Burnaby,BC. A propos d'Actalent:

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About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be an Engineering News-Record (ENR) Top 500 Design Firm for our engineering design services and a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing winner for both client and talent service.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

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Job ID: 478920168
Originally Posted on: 5/29/2025

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