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 Waterloo, 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
- 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, and robotic total stations
- Experience with unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) to capture data using LIDAR and Photogrammetry
- Experience with Leica 3D LiDAR scanning equipment is an asset
- 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 Outside of Lower Mainland - BC & Various locations in Ontario-$56,000.00 - $81,200.00 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 | Waterloo
Organization: BC-1616 CommDev-CA Ontario GEO
Employee Status: Regular
Business Justification: New Position
Travel: Yes
Schedule: Full time
Job Posting: 19/08/2026 02:08:28
Req ID: 1007292
