First seen by our source: 22 days ago
Construction Surveyor
@ Power Recruitment
Calgary, Alberta
Overview
Power Recruitment is hiring a Construction Surveyor on behalf of its client for field layout work in the Wood Buffalo Region of Alberta. The role involves interpreting plans and specifications, staking out construction work, quantity calculations and maintaining survey equipment. Candidates need at least two years of GPS construction layout experience with Trimble or Topcon equipment and a valid Class 5 licence.
Responsibilities:
- Interpret plans and specifications to direct construction crews
- Perform daily field staking per project design
- Calculate quantities and communicate layout information
- Troubleshoot survey layout and machine control data onsite
- Troubleshoot and repair survey equipment
Requirements summary:
- Minimum 2 years GPS construction layout experience (Trimble or Topcon)
- High school diploma required
- Valid Class 5 driver's licence
- Post-secondary surveyor program an asset
- Safety tickets such as First Aid and H2S Alive an asset
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- Employer posting date
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- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-15
- Source record updated
- 2026-10-15
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Job details
| Seniority | Mid level |
| Department | Engineering |
| Experience | 2+ years |
| Travel | air: none · ground: moderate |
| Work setting | Construction site, Outdoors |
| Position | On the move |
| Physical demands | physical moderate · computer moderate |
| Languages | English |
| Licences & certifications | Class 5, Standard First Aid, H2S Alive, Ground Disturbance Level 2, CSTS, OSSA BSO/CSO |
| Driver’s licence | required |
| Education | High school (required), College diploma (preferred) |
| Fields of study | Surveying |
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Power Recruitment
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 201 |
We are currently seeking applicants for the Construction Surveyor position to assist our client. We welcome you to submit your application, if you are interested.
Key Responsibilities:
The successful candidate will communicate with relevant parties to obtain plans, specifications and electronic documents to provide the layout information. This person will interpret plans, specifications and electronic documents to provide direction to construction crews either verbally or by installing construction staking.
Day to day field staking in accordance with project design.
Quantity pick-up and calculation.
Effectively communicates proper layout information to relevant parties in a timely manner.
Troubleshoot survey layout and machine control data onsite; ensure data is correct and updated.
Troubleshoot and repair all survey equipment.
Communicate with Design Engineers regarding project design.
Required Qualifications:
Extensive GPS Construction layout experience using Trimble or Topcon equipment with a minimum of 2 years’ experience.
Post-Secondary Education in a surveyor program from an accredited technical school would be an asset. High School Diploma is required.
Valid Class 5 Driver’s License.
Safety tickets - Standard First Aid, H2S Alive, Ground Disturbance level 2, CSTS/ OSSA BSO/CSO would be considered an asset.
Flexibility/ Adaptability - Proven ability to manage and thrive in an environment of constant change overcoming obstacles and seeing opportunities instead of roadblocks
Communication Able to express oneself (verbally and in writing) in a clear, concise and professional manner that encourages open expression of ideas and opinions.
Teamwork - Proven ability establishing and maintaining harmonious working relationships with internal and external clients that promotes good morale, cooperation and a sense of belonging within the team.
Attention to detail with a high level of accuracy.
Excellent organisational and time management skills.
The ideal candidate will be Alberta based, with an expectation that the role is primarily based on site in the Wood Buffalo Region
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