Posted 2 months ago
Survey Assistant
@ Beedie
Burnaby, British Columbia
Overview
Beedie is hiring a Survey Assistant, an entry-level grademan role supporting its surveyors on site. The work covers field layout, clearing survey lines, installing stakes, recording geographical data and preparing drawings and maps. The posting requires a valid BC driver's licence and a vehicle, and lifting up to 25 lbs.
Pay:
$50,000–$55,000 a year
Responsibilities:
- Prepare documents, drawings and geographical maps
- Set up and use survey gear such as tripods, lasers and survey rods
- Clear survey lines and install stakes for layout
- Record and document geographical information
- Work outdoors in inclement weather as required
Requirements summary:
- Education or experience in geomatics, land surveying or a related field
- Valid BC driver's licence and access to a vehicle
- Ability to lift up to 25 lbs
- Familiarity with GPS survey equipment is an asset
- Reliable, punctual and proactive
Tools & skills
Source and dates
Employer career site / ATS feed · lever
- Employer posting date
- 2026-08-25
- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-08
- Source record updated
- 2026-10-09
These dates describe the source record, not a live verification that the employer is still hiring. Check the original posting.
Job details
| Seniority | Entry level |
| Department | Engineering |
| Hours per week | 40 (estimated) |
| Schedule | day, overtime |
| Travel | air: none · ground: moderate |
| Work setting | Outdoors, Client sites |
| Position | On the move |
| Physical demands | physical high · lift 25 lb · computer low |
| Languages | English |
| Driver’s licence | required, own vehicle |
| Fields of study | Geomatics, Land surveying |
| Perks mentioned | Paid training |
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Beedie
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 15 |
At Beedie, we foster talent, encourage innovation, and reward success.
We’re always looking for like-minded people to join our team and share our passion for doing the best work of our lives. Our approach is simple: we work hard, we have fun, and we make a difference. And, we’ve been recognized as a top employer provincially and nationally. Our people are the heart and soul of our organization. If you are passionate, hardworking, ambitious, and want to be part of a dynamic and growing company that will take your career forward, join us.
Are you interested in starting your career in land surveying and development? As a Survey Assistant (Entry Level Grademan), you’ll work closely with our surveyors to gather essential site information and support a variety of field tasks. This is an entry-level role, ideal for candidates with a foundational understanding of surveying who are eager to learn and grow. We offer comprehensive training and mentorship to help you build your skills and advance in the field.
You’ll assist with preparing documents, drawings, and maps, setting up and using survey equipment, and supporting layout and measurement activities on site. The role involves hands-on work outdoors, including clearing survey lines, installing stakes, and recording geographical data. If you’re reliable, proactive, and ready to work as part of a collaborative team, we encourage you to apply!
Key Responsibilities
- Prepare documents, drawings, and geographical maps
- Create a table/graph/drawing showing cut/fill/balance options for sites as requested
- Setup use and breakdown of survey gear including but not limited to; tripods, lasers, survey rods
- Layout of fill areas, preload corners, building locations
- Clear brush and debris from line of survey
- Installation of stakes as required for layout purposes
- Carrying tools and supplies for this task is required
- Confirm elevations, volumes and locations of various onsite services
- Assist with calculating angles to plot slope and other features
- Explore the landscape and record/document geographical information
- Mark land boundaries with geographical tools and measuring devices
- Working outside in inclement weather as required
- Potential for working longer hours to complete survey tasks as requested (as directed by the lead surveyor)
Desired Skills and Experience
- Education or experience in geomatics, land surveying, or a related field
- Familiarity with GPS survey equipment is an asset; training will be provided as part of your development
- Must possess a valid BC driver’s license and have access to a vehicle. (Transportation to job sites will be arranged from a designated meeting location)
- Ability to lift up to 25lbs
- Reliable, punctual, and proactive with a strong sense of initiative
- Excellent communication skills and a collaborative team player
- Exceptional attention to detail
We value your interest in Beedie. While we can only respond to shortlisted applicants, we will keep your information on file and consider you for future opportunities as they come available.
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