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Anita Mclaughlin

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Civil Surveyor

  • Listed: 22 Jun 2026
  • Civil Engineering & Infrastructure
  • British Columbia - Vancouver
CIVIL CONSTRUCTION SURVEYOR
Metro Vancouver / Lower Mainland, BC  |  up to $120,000  |  Permanent, Full-Time

THE OPPORTUNITY
Our client is a busy civil contractor running active underground utility projects across Metro Vancouver. They need a Civil Surveyor who is confident on site, technically sharp, and can keep crews on grade and on schedule.

 
If you've spent time doing layout for storm, sanitary, and watermain installations and you know your way around a total station and GPS — this one is worth a look.

  
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Set grades, elevations, and linework for underground utilities and civil works
  • Perform topographic surveys using total stations and GPS/RTK equipment
  • Import and interpret CAD files for field layout
  • Provide accurate grade and line control for operators and foremen
  • Verify installations match project design and elevations
  • Work directly alongside civil crews on active construction sites
EQUIPMENT AND SKILLS
  • Total Stations and GPS/RTK equipment for layout and site control
  • Topographic surveying — Topcon systems preferred
  • Interpreting CAD files and digital plans for field layout
  • Site levels and theodolites for elevation and measurement verification
WHAT YOU BRING
  • Hands-on surveying experience performing layout for underground utilities — storm, sanitary, and watermain
  • Comfortable working closely with operators and foremen in a fast-paced construction environment
  • Strong understanding that accurate survey layout keeps crews productive and prevents costly rework
  • Able to adapt to changing site conditions and solve problems on the fly
  • Valid BC driver’s licence with a clean abstract
  • Experience with CAD files for field layout
WHAT’S ON OFFER
  • Up to $120,000 base salary depending on experience
  • Company vehicle
  • Full benefits package — dental, vision, extended health, life insurance, disability insurance
  • RRSP match
  • Employee assistance program
  • A crew that values accuracy, safety, and doing the job right
HOW TO APPLY
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