Senior Survey Technician

Date PostedAugust 12, 2026LocationVancouver areaCompanyRandstad CanadaSalaryCAD $90,000.00 - CAD $120,000.00 per yearTypeFull-time

Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced Senior Survey Technician for an engineering consulting client in the Vancouver area to process survey data for highway engineering and land surveying projects. The role involves managing survey data, creating 3D surfaces, and working closely with Project Managers. Candidates should have a diploma or degree in Geomatics Engineering Technology and at least 6 years of relevant office experience.

Responsibilities

  • Process and analyze survey data using Civil 3D and Trimble Business Center
  • Create 3D surfaces, legal plans, and cross sections
  • Work with Project Managers to ensure on-schedule project delivery

Required Skills

  • Diploma/Degree in Geomatics or GIS
  • 6+ years of survey office experience
  • Proficiency in Civil 3D and Trimble Business Center
  • Eligible for ASTTBC registration

Job Details

Advantages - Competitive compensation package - Opportunities for career advancement - Relocation reimbursement will be offered if relocation is required for the opportunity. Responsibilities - Manage, analyze, and process survey data using Trimble Business Center and Civil 3D. - Interpret and edit field data, notes and sketches to ensure clear understanding of data captured and field procedures - Create 3D surfaces, contours, alignment, and cross sections - Research survey records and land titles to obtain information about property boundaries - Create survey base plans, legal plans, cross sections, surfaces and other drawings from survey data - Develop and implement quality control procedures - Provide complex survey calculations for Surveyors (coordinates, alignments, surfaces, hardcopy plans) based on client-supplied drawings - Work closely with Project Managers to deliver the project on schedule - Involved in developing and implementing survey methodologies, and providing recommendations to Project Managers - Perform QC on survey data and various survey plans Qualifications - Diploma or Degree in Geomatics Engineering Technology or GIS - Minimum 6 years of Survey Technician office experience - Minimum of 1 year field experience - High level of understanding of survey principles and calculations - Proficient working knowledge of BC legal surveys - Strong working knowledge of traverse adjustments and control network analysis - Extensive working knowledge of Civil3D, Trimble Business Center - Strong working knowledge of conventional and GPS data collection procedures, processing, and quality control - Proficient with Microsoft (MS) Office Suite - Ability to conduct complex survey calculations (coordinate geometry, volumes, cross sections, etc.) - Strong written and verbal communication skills - Eligible for Registration as AScT or C.Tech. with ASTTBC