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 the prospective opportunity of Senior Survey Crew Chief. This position will report to the Geomatics Team Lead.
Your Key Responsibilities
- Mentoring of junior field staff to ensure industry best practices are observed in the field and office
- 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 drivers 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 preferred
- Minimum of 10 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.
Stantec is a place where the best and brightest come to build on each other’s talents, do exciting work, and make an impact on the world around us. Join us and redefine your personal best.
Pay Range:
- Locations in Lower Mainland - BC, GTA & Ottawa Ontario-$70,400.00 - $102,100.00 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: Replacement
Travel: Yes
Schedule: Full time
Job Posting: 16/06/2026 07:06:19
Req ID: 1006326
