Survey Lead Tunneling & Underground
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Job Summary
We are seeking an experienced Survey Lead with extensive tunneling underground construction and major civil infrastructure experience. The ideal candidate brings deep technical capability proven leadership and a track record of delivering highprecision survey operations on complex multidisciplinary projects.
This role will lead all survey planning coordination execution and quality assurance for the Stanley Park project ensuring accuracy compliance and seamless integration with engineering construction and digital workflows.
- Lead the planning coordination and implementation of all survey requirements for construction activities.
- Organize and manage the survey department assigning personnel resources and priorities.
- Provide technical guidance mentorship and oversight to survey teams fostering capability and longterm retention.
- Manage projectwide survey QA systems compliance documentation and digital records.
- Oversee highprecision engineeringgrade construction activities including VMT guidance drill & blast alignment and underground control networks.
- Implement and maintain tunnel guidance systems ensuring accuracy across complex interfaces.
- Conduct settlement convergence and instrumentation monitoring in urban environments.
- Deliver ultrahigh breakthrough accuracy through advanced control network design and execution.
- Select maintain and calibrate survey equipment; ensure proper use on site.
- Develop clear comprehensive Survey Methodologies to guide project execution.
- Conduct traverse network monitoring topographical and construction surveys.
- Provide layout at various stages of construction and oversee asbuilt documentation.
- Manage asbuilt data digital records and stamped submittals.
- Implement 3D laser scanning automated feature extraction AIassisted processing and BIM/GIS integration.
- Process survey data perform calculations and resolve field or datarelated issues.
- Produce advanced temporary and permanent works models and digital deliverables.
- Support digital QA engineering interfaces and projectwide data accuracy.
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams including engineering construction and project management.
- Provide progress updates field data and technical insights to stakeholders.
- Ensure compliance with project specifications safety standards and regulatory requirements.
- Support budgeting procurement and resource planning for survey operations.
- Postsecondary degree or diploma in Surveying Geomatics Civil Engineering or equivalent experience.
- Minimum 15 years of surveying experience including 5 years in heavy civil construction.
- Extensive experience with major infrastructure projects in urban environments.
- Proven leadership managing large survey teams on complex projects.
- Proficiency with GPS total stations and tunnel guidance systems.
- Strong knowledge of survey practices standards and engineering design methods.
- Advanced capability with complex survey tools data processing and software including:
- Civil 3D
- Cyclone 3DR
- ReCap
- Trimble Business Center
- Leica Infinity
- MicroSurvey Star*Net
- Experience with 3D scanning automated feature extraction AIassisted processing BIM/GIS integration.
- Valid drivers license.
- BCLS designation (or eligibility) is considered a strong asset.
- Certified Professional Engineering Surveyor (CPES) Mine Surveyor CoC or equivalent credentials are strong assets.
- Familiarity with Job Site Health and Safety regulations.
- Bilingualism is an asset; proficiency in English required.
- 4 weeks of annual vacation
- Flexible group insurance program from day one
- Group RRSP with employer contributions to a DPSP
- 24/7 access to a virtual doctor (telemedicine)
- Training and professional development programs
- Employee assistance program
- Active social club and wellness committee
- Innovative diverse and collaborative work environment
- Company culture based on respect integrity and quality workmanship
- Recognized as one of Canadas Best Managed Companies
- Corporate clothing program upon hiring
Required Skills:
Education & Experience Postsecondary degree or diploma in Surveying Geomatics Civil Engineering or equivalent experience. Minimum 15 years of surveying experience including 5 years in heavy civil construction. Extensive experience with major infrastructure projects in urban environments. Proven leadership managing large survey teams on complex projects. Technical Expertise Proficiency with GPS total stations and tunnel guidance systems. Strong knowledge of survey practices standards and engineering design methods. Advanced capability with complex survey tools data processing and software including: Civil 3D Cyclone 3DR ReCap Trimble Business Center Leica Infinity MicroSurvey Star*Net Experience with 3D scanning automated extraction AIassisted processing BIM/GIS integration. Certifications & Assets Valid drivers license. BCLS designation (or eligibility) considered a strong asset. Certified Professional Engineering Surveyor (CPES) Mine Surveyor CoC or equivalent credentials are strong assets. Familiarity with Job Site Health and Safety regulations. Bilingualism is an asset; proficiency in English required.
