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Senior Land Surveyor - 19116
Job Description
Our client is an established Land Survey consultant with strong client relationships. They are excited to add a true leader to their team who will apply their Geomatics expertise to lead field and office teams on land surveying projects, ensuring quality and successful outcomes for clients. They conduct final checks and approve survey plans, communicate directly with clients, mentor staff to support continuous learning, and develop a network of contacts to drive business growth.
Senior Land Surveyor responsibilities:
- Serve as the main point of contact for clients to provide updates on project progress.
- Guide field and office teams on project requirements, ensuring the creation of project-specific plans and documents.
- Develop work plans that clearly outline objectives and provide detailed steps for project teams to follow.
- Review deeds, plans, and other documents, comparing them with field survey data to establish property boundaries and ownership.
- Investigate historical documents to resolve any title discrepancies.
- Perform thorough and accurate final checks of survey plans, approving and signing off on those that meet client standards.
- Adhere to budget constraints.
- Foster a sense of urgency both internally and externally to ensure timely resolution of issues.
- Mentor field crews on equipment use, data processing software, and internal technical standards.
- Support knowledge transfer and provide guidance to Draftspersons, CAD technicians, and field staff.
- Prioritize the completion of agreed-upon commitments
- Assist with various office tasks as needed to support the company
The successful candidate has:
- Degree or diploma in Geomatics or equivalent
- Member of the Association for Ontario Land Surveyors (AOLS) in good standing
- Accredited Ontario Land Surveyors License (OLS)(IFRS)
- Experience in various field and technical roles obtained throughout Articling process
- Experience with AutoCAD, MicroSurvey and/or Coordinate Geometry Software
- Experience with conducting detailed and accurate plan checks.
- At least 5-10 years of experience in a similar role (required)
- Expertise in development practices, regulations, and laws
- Proven ability to plan, direct, and mentor project teams
- Professional, versatile, and collaborative in knowledge sharing
- Skilled in conflict resolution and maintaining a positive work environment
- Ability to gather and research project information
- Committed to confidentiality and handling sensitive information
- Capable of managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment, including high-volume invoicing
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Skilled in tact, diplomacy, listening, and persuasion
Compensation and benefits:
- Competitive base salary with performance-based bonus opportunities, commensurate with experience
- RRSP contributions
- Comprehensive benefits package
- Equity potential
Only candidates already eligible to work in Canada will be reviewed. Only qualified candidates will be contacted.
Meet Your Recruiter
Ben Coakwell
Recruitment Consultant
Operations, Construction, Engineering
Ben specializes in recruiting top talent in operations, construction and engineering. With a unique background that includes winning an Olympic medal in bobsleigh, he leverages the collaboration, networking and relationship-building skills that he built in his athletic career into the world of recruitment. His previous experience in recruiting for the construction industry honed his expertise, making him adept at understanding the needs of both clients and candidates. His commitment to self-improvement and integrity drives him to provide exceptional service and exceed expectations in every interaction.
Ben takes pride in helping companies grow successfully by ensuring they have the right people in place. His dedication to understanding the impact of a well-matched candidate makes him a trusted and reliable recruiting partner. Motivated by the opportunity to impact lives for the better, he helps candidates make positive career changes.
Outside of work, Ben enjoys staying active through exercise and spending as much time outdoors as possible. He finds relaxation in painting and is relishing the phase of his life where sports have transitioned from a profession to a hobby, allowing him to attend events as a fan.
