About this Opportunity:
Recognized as one of Canada’s Best Managed Companies, M. Sullivan & Son Limited (“Sullivan”) provides a dynamic work environment with many opportunities for a fulfilling career. We are a family owned and professionally operated General Contractor (and proud of it!), with a strong commitment to our communities, and over 110 years of success. If you are looking for a challenging and stimulating career, Sullivan may be right for you. We believe in and support opportunities for growth & development, teamwork, and engagement.
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Your New Role:
Reporting to the Survey Manager, the Surveyor is responsible for the management of all field-site-specific surveying activities. The Surveyor is responsible for providing layout and elevations so that all construction activity can be properly built per design specifications. The ideal candidate will bring extensive knowledge of surveying software and technologies, demonstrating strong technical expertise and a commitment to precision in all surveying activities.
This full-time, permanent role is based in our Arnprior, ON office, with project sites primarily located between Ottawa and Chalk River, and the possibility of travel to additional locations.
Specific Duties and Responsibilities:
While the Surveyor is responsible for a multitude of duties, the main functions include:
- Ensures compliance with all Sullivan Policies and Procedures.
- Works closely with the Owner, Architects, and Engineers to convey designs and revisions to the Construction Team.
- Conducts day to day layout and grading tasks in accordance to project design specifications and ensures as-built data is collected with precision and tolerance.
- Directs or conducts surveys to establish legal boundaries for properties, based on legal deeds and titles.
- Plans and conducts ground surveys designed to establish baselines, elevations, and other geodetic measurements.
- Records the results of surveys, including the shape, contour, coordinates, elevations, and dimensions of existing conditions and as-builts via charts, plots, maps, handbooks, and other reports related to the survey for the Project Team.
- Communicates and illustrates survey findings with respect to the IFC designs for the Project Team, Clients, Engineers, Architects, and other personnel working on the project.
- Computes geodetic measurements and interprets survey data to determine positions, shapes, and elevations of geomorphic and topographic features.
- Interprets IFC drawing sets and project specifications from PDF and CAD formats to support accurate site layout, construction planning, and execution.
- Coordinates with the Survey Manager and the Tools and Equipment Manager to obtain all required materials for the duration of the project.
- Oversees field logistics and inspections of pre-construction, construction and post construction work while serving as a liaison between Subcontractors, Consultants, and Site Superintendents.
- Manages and oversees the completion of required documentation, including the daily log, safety documentation, time sheets, labour quantities, packing slips, and purchases.
- Performs other duties that may be assigned as necessary.
Health, Safety, and Environmental:
- Adheres to all safety procedures and regulatory compliance.
- Communicates and enforces safety standards in conjunction with the Health, Safety, and Environmental Officer.
Quality:
- Adheres to all processes and procedures in the Sullivan Integrated Management System (S-IMS).
- Ensures the quality of produced efforts reflects the Sullivan quality standards core values.
What You Will Need to Succeed:
- 3+ years working as a land surveyor or in a closely related role (e.g., land survey technologist) in the construction industry.
- Successful completion of professional land surveyor examinations.
- A federal or provincial land surveyor's license.
- Must have strong technical understanding of surveying programs such as AutoCAD, MicroSurvey, Revit, Trimble Business Center, Trimble Siteworks, and Leica iCON software.
- Experience using Cloud-Based Construction Management Platforms such as Trimble WorksManager, Trimble WorksOS and/or Leica ConX.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.
- Knowledge of the construction industry and construction specifications, methods and procedures.
- Must be able to obtain and maintain a Level II Secret Government clearance.
Your Skills:
- Able to understand the project schedules and critical path.
- Ability to do estimates for various quantities of materials (i.e. earthworks, concrete)
- Strong mathematical problem-solving skills.
- Exceptional attention to detail, especially when taking and recording measurements and preparing legal documents.
- Well-developed listening skills to facilitate accurate understanding of instructions given by others, including Architects, Engineers, and Project Managers.
- Strong written and oral communications skills.
- Excellent planning and time management skills.
- Team player with the ability to work within an integrated staff for field operations.
- Keeps up to date with technical and procedural advances in surveying.
What We Offer:
- Sullivan believes in work-life balance! As part of our commitment to employee well-being, we offer generous vacation time to all full-time employees.
- Comprehensive group benefits program available upon entry.
- Group RRSP with employer contribution to a Retirement Pension Plan.
- Ongoing training and development programs to support your growth.
- Employee & Family assistance program.
- Active social club committee fostering team connection and engagement.
- A company built on the core values of respect, integrity, and excellence.
- Proudly recognized as one of Canada's Best Managed Companies.
Sullivan celebrates diversity and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to an inclusive environment for all employees and applicants and will make all employment-related decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability or veteran status.
Should you require accommodation during the application process, please contact us at [email protected] with the position you are interested in.
Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.
