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Surveyor

@ EllisDon Forming Ltd.

Cold Lake, AB · Edmonton, AB

Full-time3+ years experience
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Overview

EllisDon Forming Ltd. is hiring a full-time Surveyor in Cold Lake, AB to perform layout and engineering support on construction projects. The work covers site layout, inspections, drawing coordination and as-built records. The posting requires at least 3 years of construction engineering and layout experience and a Secret-level security clearance or eligibility for one.

Responsibilities:

  • Perform accurate layout work and coordinate inspections with consultants and authorities
  • Interpret plans, detail sheets and specifications for contractors
  • Resolve drawing conflicts and update drawings with consultant changes
  • Monitor rebar, embeds and anchor bolts; provide as-built drawings

Requirements summary:

  • Minimum 3 years construction engineering and layout experience, 5+ preferred
  • Experience with CAD required
  • Bachelor of Engineering or construction engineering technology diploma, or Red Seal, Gold Seal or trades certificate
  • Secret-level security clearance or eligibility (CSID/PWSGC)

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Employer posting date
2026-05-16
First seen by our source
2026-10-08
Source record updated
2026-10-14

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Job details

SeniorityMid level
DepartmentEngineering
Experience3+ years
Hours per week40 (estimated)
Travelair: none · ground: minimal
Work settingConstruction site, Office
PositionSitting and standing
Physical demandsphysical moderate · computer moderate
LanguagesEnglish
Licences & certificationsRed Seal, Gold Seal
Encouraged to applyIndigenous peoples
EducationBachelor’s degree (preferred), College diploma (preferred), Trade certificate (preferred)
Fields of studyEngineering, Construction engineering technology
Security clearanceSecret

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We recognize that the construction industry is changing at a rapid pace and we continually strive to be at the forefront. Our core valuesempower people to deliver great careers to one another and develop creative solutions for complex problems on some of the most exciting projects. It doesn’t matter what your expertise and craft is – there are no boundaries. We are a group of professionals with a variety of expertise within pre-construction, construction, and post-construction. To learn more, check out our Cradle to Grave services and hear from our team directly about what a career at EllisDon could look like for you. As you can see, we are a diverse bunch.

Above all, we are a group of individuals with unique experiences and at EllisDon, we choose to celebrate the strength in our differences, every day. EllisDon’s commitment to Inclusive Diversity is to work together to create an environment where every employee feels safe to be their true and authentic self. Ultimately, EllisDon’s purpose is to provide people with similar values the opportunity to achieve to their full potential; to deliver that opportunity for great careers to one another; and to contribute meaningfully to the community we share with others.

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You as a Surveyor will:

  • Perform layout work competently, accurately and efficiently

  • Coordinate inspections with consultants and authorities as required by the contract

  • Provide technical engineering information and interpretation of plans, detail sheets and specifications for contractors

  • Continually find solutions to conflicts in structural/architectural/mechanical/electrical drawings and specifications by conferring with the Consultants. Co-ordinate these solutions with the various sub-trades

  • Report accurate quantifies for labour cost reports, accurately monitor material ledgers to determine if quantities remaining in the estimate are sufficient to complete the project in the field

  • Inspect falsework for conformance to design drawings

  • Assist Project Superintendent by enforcing quality control, expediting subcontractors

  • Continually update drawings with changes as issued by Consultants

  • Review shop drawings for conformance with the contract and ensure information is communicated to foreman and superintendent

  • Identify contract document conflicts and recommend solutions

  • Ensure construction work complies with all engineering standards, codes, specifications and design instruction

  • Monitor installation of rebar for conformance and verification of all embeds and anchor bolts

  • Provide as-built drawings

Is this the right role for you?

  • Minimum of 3 (three) years construction engineering and layout experience, 5 (five) plus years preferred

  • Effective verbal and written communication skills along with the ability to represent the company and project team in a professional manner to the Owner, Architect, related project staff and the community

  • Experience with CAD is required

  • Enthusiasm for challenges and new initiatives are prerequisites

  • Bachelor of Engineering or Construction Engineering Technology Diploma

  • Red Seal, Gold Seal, or a trades certificate

  • This role will be located in Cold Lake, AB

  • Must have, or be eligible for, CSID (PWSGC) Secret Level Security Clearance.

EllisDon is proud to provide this unique career opportunity that provides continuous learning, opportunity for growth, and a competitive compensation package within an environment that is committed to inclusion and respects diversity.

Go ahead and be yourself. We'll pay you for it!

We are an equal opportunity employer. We welcome people of any age, culture, subculture, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, nationality, ethnicity, race, size, mental or physical status, veteran status, religion, language, political opinion, working-style preference, family status, education, and socio-economic status. The EllisDon core values of Integrity and Mutual Respect welcomes everyone, at work and in the community, and our value of Mutual Accountability, means that we all have a role to play. As an EllisDon employee, this will ultimately be your commitment to Inclusive Diversity.

​Accommodation for Applicants with disabilities will be made during the recruitment process when requested.

We are committed to providing a positive candidate experience and ensuring timely updates are provided to all candidates. If you haven’t already, be sure to create a profile on our Careers page to remain up to date on the status of your application and learn about new career opportunities as they arise.

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