Engineering Survey Technician

Overview

About Us:
We specialize in road construction and restoration, sewer and water construction/repair, and demolition work. We also provide equipment rentals and repairs, freight and float services, gravel products and deliveries, as well as mine site development and decommissioning. Additionally, we offer dewatering system solutions tailored to project needs.
Our mission is to deliver high-quality construction services that exceed client expectations. We believe in building lasting relationships through transparency and trust, ensuring that every project is a success.
We are currently seeking an Engineering Survey Technician to join our growing team at Bay City Contractors.

Key Responsibilities:
•        Equipment Operation and Maintenance: Operate and maintain advanced surveying instruments, including Total Stations, GPS/GNSS receivers, digital levels, and electronic distance-measuring equipment to perform high-precision field measurements.
•        Construction Layout and Staking: Interpret engineering plans and digital design files to accurately mark out building corners, road alignments, site boundaries, and elevation points using stakes, pins, or markers.
•        Field Data Collection and Documentation: Conduct topographic and site surveys to collect geospatial data; maintain systematic field notes, sketches, and records of observations for further office analysis.
•        Quality Assurance and Verification: Assist in monitoring construction progress by verifying that installed structures, excavations, and grades align strictly with the approved engineering design and specifications.
•        Data Calculation and Processing: Perform preliminary field calculations for coordinate geometry, leveling closures, and volume estimations; assist in the preparation of detailed survey plans and technical reports.
•        On-site Coordination and Safety: Collaborate with project managers, site supervisors, and engineering teams to ensure surveying tasks are completed on schedule while strictly adhering to occupational health and safety regulations.

Terms of Employment:
•        Permanent, full-time position
•        Language: English
•        Wage:$29 – $31/hour （negotiable）
•        Hours: 40 – 50 hours per week

Location(s) of Work:
Work will primarily be conducted on-site at various construction or land survey projects within Thunder Bay and surrounding areas.

Skills & Qualifications:

Education:
College diploma in surveying, civil engineering technology, or a related field.

Experience:
1–2 years of experience in land or construction surveying preferred.

Skills:
Computer and technology knowledge
·       Operate GPS (Global Positioning System) and other navigation equipment
·       AutoCAD
·       MS Access
·       MS Excel
·       MS Outlook
·       MS Windows
·       MS Word

Area of specialization
·       Construction

Survey specialization
·       Land survey
·       Engineering

Additional Requirements：

Security and Safety: Driver’s validity licence check

Transportation/travel information
·       Vehicle supplied by employer
·       Valid driver’s licence
·       Willing to travel
·       Travel expenses paid by employer

Work conditions and physical capabilities
·       Fast-paced environment
·       Tight deadlines
·       Attention to detail
·       Walking

Personal suitability
•        Accurate
•        Dependability
•        Judgement
•        Organized
•        Reliability
•        Team player

Benefits Package Offered:
•        Vacation pay
•        Free parking available
•        Learning/training paid by employer
•        On-site amenities
•        Transportation provided by employer

Contact Person:
David MacLeod
Title: Employer / President
Company Telephone: 807-626-8025

How to apply:
Interested candidates are invited to submit their resume and cover letter to
Jason Ashe (HR)at: jason_baycity@outlook.com