Surveyor Coordinator


Job details

General information

Affiliated entity

BA Blacktop, part of VINCI Construction Canada, was founded in the Province of British Columbia in 1956. We have grown to become a major general contractor and design-builder, with a progressive and multi-disciplined group of companies delivering specialized paving, concrete, milling, reclaiming and recycling services, as well as multi-span bridge construction and innovative concrete structure solutions to clients throughout British Columbia.   

Reference number

2025-115965  

Publication date

8/27/2025

Job details

Job category

ENGINEERING/DESIGN STUDIES/METHODS - Surveyor / Topographer

Job title

Surveyor Coordinator

Contract type

Permanent - full time

Description of the assignment

JOB PURPOSE


The Survey Coordinator is responsible for managing and coordinating our growing survey department, while also being hands-on in performing survey tasks at various construction sites.


KEY TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES


Site safety



  • When on site, participate actively in Daily Work Plans & Toolbox Meetings.

  • Oversee Pre-Job Hazard Assessment and development of Site-Specific Safety Plan in collaboration with Safety Department.

  • Implement Company Safety program, ensuring all safety rules are followed and leading by example.

  • Ongoing monitoring and identification of potential site hazards with Surveyors and surveyor helpers.

  • Monitor Survey operations for compliance with the Prime Contract, the BA Blacktop group of companies OH&S Manual, and WorkSafe BC regulations and guidelines.

  • When required, participate in site-related Incident Investigations.

  • Perform Site Safety Tours


Project execution




  • Report to the Construction Manager.




  • Buildup, supervise and lead surveying team and/or survey subcontractor by providing guidance, assigning tasks and fostering a collaborative work environment.




  • Develop a Survey Management Plan.




  • Prepare survey stake-out models and machine control files from Civil3D models, and other design models.




  • Determine appropriate surveying techniques, such as GPS, total stations, drone survey, and laser scanning.




  • Implement quality assurance processes to ensure accurate and consistent data collection.




  • Collaborate with surveyors, engineers, contractors, and other engineering-related professionals to integrate survey data into construction processes.




  • Communicate and coordinate with Construction and Technical Team to ensure deliverables are provided on time and within budget.




  • Provide timely and accurate collection of survey data as required by technical office, construction and quality department, as well as calculations for technical and monthly progress billing (earthworks quantities, etc…).




  • Produce technical field reports related to construction work such as survey conformance report, measurements and quantities as required.




Quality management



  • Assist in the development of project Quality Management Plan(s) in relation to survey.

  • Lead the documentation and reporting for survey-related NCR’s, RAR’s OFI’s.

  • Participate in the Integrated Management System internal auditing process.


Training and development



  • Actively seek to participate in skill-development opportunities.

  • Actively participate in the skill/professional development of Surveyors and surveyor helpers.

Profile

QUALIFICATIONS


Essential Qualifications



  • Diploma degree in Geomatics, Civil Engineering or Surveying.

  • 3 or more years of experience as a Field Surveyor or related role.

  • Working knowledge of set-up and operation of TopCon survey and GPS equipment.

  • Experience with and working knowledge of Bluebeam, AutoCAD and/or Civil 3D.

  • Strong interpersonal and communication, leadership, and organizational skills.


Desirable Qualifications



  • Experience with the use of MAGNET Survey an asset

  • Experience with Topcon products


ADDITIONAL COMMENTS ON THE ROLE


Pay: $75,000 - $100,000 per year


Location: Port Kells (Surrey) office with projects across the Fraser Valley.

Applicant criteria

Minimum education required

College diploma (Technical)

Minimum experience required

More than 3 years

Job location

Job location

North America, Canada

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Address

Surrey, BC, Canada