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Construction Surveyor

@ ARCP

Dartmouth, Nova Scotia

On-siteFull-time3+ years experience
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Overview

Atlantic Road Construction & Paving is hiring an experienced Construction Surveyor for its growing team in the HRM. The role provides control lines and elevations and collects GPS and total station data for heavy civil work including drilling, blasting, excavation, underground utilities, concrete and asphalt. The posting offers competitive pay based on experience, medical and dental benefits, RRSP matching and a company vehicle.

Responsibilities:

  • Provide control lines and elevations for accurate measurements
  • Collect data using GPS and total station with quality control
  • Coordinate with co-workers and management
  • Maintain company equipment
  • Perform all work safely and securely

Requirements summary:

  • 3-5 years of surveying experience, preferably with Trimble equipment
  • Geomatics or survey technician diploma, or equivalent field training
  • Valid Class 5 driver's licence and acceptable driver's abstract
  • Proficiency with robotic total station and GNSS equipment
  • CAD (Carlson) and Trimble Access an asset

Tools & skills

Benefits mentioned

Health insuranceDentalRetirement plan
Source and dates

Employer career site / ATS feed · bamboohr

Employer posting date
2026-11-03
First seen by our source
2026-10-08
Source record updated
2026-11-04

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Job details

SeniorityMid level
DepartmentEngineering
Experience3+ years
Hours per week40 (estimated)
Travelair: none · ground: moderate
Work settingOutdoors, Construction site
PositionSitting and standing
Physical demandsphysical moderate · computer moderate
LanguagesEnglish
Driver’s licencerequired
Background checksdriving record
EducationCollege diploma (required)
Fields of studyGeomatics Engineering Technology, Survey Technician
Perks mentionedRetirement plan

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Job description

Atlantic Road Construction & Paving is a well established heavy civil construction company specializing in drilling & blasting, mass excavation, pipe and underground utilities, concrete placement and asphalt paving. Our team has had tremendous growth in the past several years, and we are excited to keep expanding. We are currently looking to hire an experienced Construction Surveyor to join our growing team in the HRM.

Requirements

  • Minimum 3-5 years of surveying experience, preferably with Trimble Equipment, or equivalent education.
  • Diploma in Geomatics Engineering Technology and/or Survey Technician, or equivalent field training.
  • Must have a valid class 5 Drivers License and an acceptable Drivers Abstract.
  • Proficiency with Robotic Total Station as well as GNSS survey equipment is required.
  • Previous experience using CAD (Carlson) and Trimble Access considered an asset.
  • Strong oral and written communication skills.
  • Consistently work in a safe & efficient manner.
  • Work well in a team environment.

Duties and Responsibilities

  • Provide control lines and elevations required for accurate measurements and correct installation of materials.
  • Collect data using GPS/Total station ensuring quality control at all times.
  • Coordinate with co-workers and management to ensure the proper requirements are being met.
  • Maintain company equipment.
  • Perform all work in a safe and secure manner.
  • Other duties as required.

We Offer

  • Competitive compensation based on experience.
  • Medical & Dental Benefits.
  • RRSP Matching.
  • Company Vehicle.

ARCP has an Employment Equity Policy, and we welcome applications from members of Designated Groups and the 2SLBGTQ+ community in occupations or positions where they are underrepresented. If you are a member of one of the equity groups you are encouraged to self-identify, on either your application form or your resume.

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