Let’s build something that lasts — together.
At Catterall & Wright, we’ve spent over 60 years shaping Saskatchewan’s communities through practical municipal consulting that puts people first. Rooted in local knowledge and long-term relationships, we take pride in doing things the right way—delivering solutions that truly stand the test of time.
We are looking for a Survey Technologist to join our team on an 8 months fixed term contract, full-time, Monday through Friday (40 hours per week). The role will start on May 1, 2026.
The Opportunity
The Survey Technologist is responsible for conducting topographic, construction, and as-built field surveys for various civil projects, including land development, municipal engineering, and building construction.
Key Responsibilities
- Collect and assist with topographic survey information using GPS, total station, or drone technology.
- Provide and assist with construction layout surveys for water, sewer, roadways and earth moving projects as required using GPS, rod & level, or total station.
- Maintain complete and accurate field notes for survey projects.
- Assist with processing survey data using appropriate control files and coordinate systems.
- Complete site inspection and survey reports daily or as required for each specific project.
- Assist with site inspections to ensure contractors are constructing work in accordance with design plans and specifications.
- Track construction quantities as support to contract administration for progress payments, as required.
- Collect as-built survey information.
- Assist as ground crew member for Unmanned Aerial Vehicle surveys. Pilot for the Unmanned Aerial Vehicle when required.
- Provide regular verbal project status and progress reports to project managers.
Working Conditions
- Work is mainly in an outdoor environment with some office work.
- Travel outside the city may be required 5% of the time, with some overnight stays.
- Ability to work outside in any weather condition.
- Lifting, hammering, and walking long distances required daily.
- Ability to lift or move up to 50 lbs regularly.
What you have
Education/Experience
- Must be authorized to work in Canada.
- Certificate, degree or diploma in the field of Geomatics, Civil Engineering, or other municipal type program.
- Minimum 1 year of related experience.
- In the absence of a certificate or diploma, a minimum of 2 years of related experience is required.
- Must have a valid driver's license and a reliable personal vehicle.
Skills/Abilities
- Working knowledge of survey theory and calculations.
- Working knowledge of Civil 3D.
- Working knowledge of GPS equipment and practices.
- Working knowledge of construction surveying.
- Read and understand project specifications and drawings.
- Ability to understand and follow company document management and revision control processes.
- Knowledge of computer systems and the ability to work with a variety of software applications including file management applications and the Microsoft Office Suite.
About Catterall & Wright
At Catterall & Wright, we’ve proudly served the community since 1965. As a locally owned partnership, we’re rooted in practical, reliable service and committed to delivering innovative, thoughtful solutions for all types of municipal infrastructure.
We strive to be approachable, responsive, and personal in the way we work—with our clients and with each other. To say we have an amazing team is an understatement. We lean on each other, learn from one another, and, most of all, we support one another. That’s how we operate, and that’s who we are.
We’re proud to have active Social and Equity, Diversity & Inclusion (EDI) Committees that organize events, learning opportunities, and ways to connect outside of day-to-day project work.
If you’re looking for meaningful work with a team that genuinely has your back—we’d love to hear from you!
Application Process
Please submit a cover letter and your resume outlining your skills, experience, and interests to [email protected]. This post will remain open until a suitable candidate is found.
Only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.
Catterall & Wright maintains a confidential application process.
Job Types: Full-time, Fixed term contract
Pay: $26.00-$36.00 per hour
Benefits:
Experience:
- surveying: 1 year (required)
Work Location: In person
