Survey Crew Chief

Accurate data is the top priority for our Geomatics team. Through our work, we measure, process, and analyze spatial data and define land boundaries. We provide our clients with a full range of geomatics, surveying, and mapping services. Join a team of inspired and talented professionals who continually find inventive ways to get the job done safer, better, faster, and smarter.

Your Opportunity

Our Markham, ON office is accepting applications for a Survey Crew Chief position. This position will report to the Geomatics Team Lead.

Your Key Responsibilities

Adhere to and promote adherence to Stantec safety policies

Design and implement traffic control plans as pertains to land surveying on regional roadways, highways & freeways

Perform field surveys in all weather conditions

Perform legal, topographic, engineering surveying

Perform legal field calculation

Use GPS RTK and total stations survey equipment and their respective data collection systems to perform topographical surveys

Complete terrestrial 3D LiDAR (3DLS) surveys of complex industrial facilities

Locate and designate subsurface utilities

Utilize unmanned aerial vehicles (UAV) to capture data using aerial LiDAR and photogrammetry

Work in off road rugged terrain, urban and rural conditions

Work out of town in remote locations throughout Ontario & Eastern Canada

Research survey records and land titles to obtain information about property boundaries and areas to be surveyed and coordinates findings with the work of engineers, clients and others involved in projects

Responsible for safe operation and maintenance of vehicles, tools, and equipment

Verify the accuracy of field survey data, including measurements and calculations conducted at survey sites

Perform other duties of a similar nature and level as assigned

Your Capabilities and Credentials

Experienced with Trimble survey equipment including: levels, RTK GPS, 3D LiDAR scanners and robotic total stations

Experience with Leica 3D LiDAR scanning equipment

Holder of an advanced UAV license with 100+ hours of flight time preferred

Experience in equipment calibration & routine maintenance

Experience with MTO surveying standards is an asset, with OTM Book 7 certification and demonstrable experience surveying along roadways

Thorough understanding of Quality Assurance processes and documentation using Trimble Business Center

Ability to read and understand engineering design drawings

Experience with surveying in the oil & gas industry is an asset

Experience with subsurface utility locating equipment & methodology an asset

Valid driver’s license

Education and Experience

Graduate of a university degree or college diploma in Geomatics, Engineering Technology, or a related discipline

Experience managing a field crew of 1-3 individuals

Advanced drone operators license would be considered an asset

Minimum of 2 years’ experience in the land surveying industry

This description is not a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that may be required of the employee and other duties, responsibilities and activities may be assigned or may be changed at any time with or without notice.

About Stantec

Stantec is a global leader in sustainable engineering, architecture, and environmental consulting. The diverse perspectives of our partners and interested parties drive us to think beyond what’s previously been done on critical issues like climate change, digital transformation, and future-proofing our cities and infrastructure. We innovate at the intersection of community, creativity, and client relationships to advance communities everywhere, so that together we can redefine what’s possible.

Pay Range:

Locations in Lower Mainland - BC, GTA & Ottawa Ontario-$51,200.00 - $71,700.00 Annually

Pay Transparency: In compliance with pay transparency laws, pay ranges are provided for positions in locations where required. Please note, the final agreed upon compensation is based on individual education, qualifications, experience, and work location. At Stantec certain roles are bonus eligible. Actual compensation for part-time roles will be pro-rated based on the agreed number of working hours per week.

Benefits Summary: Regular full-time and part-time employees (working at least 20 hours per week) will have access to health, dental, and vision plans, a wellness program, health care spending account, wellness spending account, group registered retirement savings plan, employee stock purchase program, group tax-free savings account, life and accidental death & dismemberment (AD&D) insurance, short-term/long-term disability plans, emergency travel benefits, tuition reimbursement, professional membership fee coverage, and paid time off.

Temporary/casual employees will have access to group registered retirement savings plan, employee stock purchase program, and group tax-free savings account.

The benefits information listed above may not apply to union positions because benefits for such positions are governed by applicable collective bargaining agreements.

Primary Location: Canada | ON | Markham

Organization: BC-1616 CommDev-CA Ontario GEO

Employee Status: Regular

Business Justification: New Position

Travel: Yes

Schedule: Full time

Job Posting: 16/07/2026 06:07:00

Req ID: 1006793