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At MacKay, precision matters. Every successful project starts with accurate layout, reliable data, and a team that gets it right the first time. From highways and bridges to utilities, mine infrastructure, and heavy civil construction, we build projects that shape Western Canada.
We're looking for a Surveyor who takes pride in accuracy, enjoys working outdoors, and understands the critical role surveying plays in delivering safe, efficient, and high-quality construction projects. If you enjoy combining technology, problem-solving, and field work, we'd like to hear from you.
How You'll Contribute
As a Surveyor, you'll provide the layout, grade control, quantity verification, and as-built information that keeps our projects moving forward. Working alongside Project Managers, Superintendents, Foremen, and field crews, you'll ensure construction is completed accurately and efficiently while supporting quality control throughout every stage of the project.
You'll spend the majority of your time working on active construction sites throughout Western Canada, with office time dedicated to data processing, planning, and reporting.
What You'll Get to Do
- Perform construction layout for roads, utilities, earthworks, structures, and other heavy civil projects
- Operate Topcon GPS and survey equipment to collect accurate field data
- Calculate and verify elevations, grades, coordinates, and construction layouts
- Read, interpret, and apply engineering drawings and specifications
- Produce accurate as-built surveys and documentation
- Verify survey measurements and calculations to maintain quality and project accuracy
- Work closely with Project Managers, Superintendents, and field crews to support daily construction activities
- Prepare field notes, survey reports, maps, sketches, and supporting documentation
- Maintain, calibrate, and care for survey equipment to ensure accuracy
- Assist with quantity surveys and progress measurements
- Complete daily timesheets and labour, equipment, and material reporting
- Travel between project sites as required
- Support additional surveying and construction duties as assigned
Who You Are
You're detail-oriented, technically capable, and enjoy working in the field. You understand that accurate survey information is the foundation of every successful project and take pride in producing dependable, high-quality work.
You Have
- Minimum two (2) years of surveying experience, preferably within heavy civil construction
- Strong understanding of construction methods and surveying principles
- Experience operating GPS survey equipment (Topcon experience is considered an asset)
- Ability to accurately read and interpret engineering drawings and construction plans
- Strong mathematical and problem-solving skills
- Excellent organizational and time management abilities
- Strong communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively with project teams
- Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and Teams
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
- Willingness to travel and work on multiple project sites throughout Western Canada
- Ability to work outdoors in all weather conditions
- Flexibility to work overtime, rotational schedules, and weekends when project demands require
- Legally entitled to work in Canada
- Valid Class 5 Driver's Licence with a clean driver's abstract
What's In It for You
While this position is based from our Cranbrook, BC office, your workplace is where the projects are. You'll spend the majority of your time supporting active construction sites across our operations, working alongside experienced professionals on challenging and rewarding projects.
You'll enjoy:
- Competitive compensation
- Opportunities for professional development and career growth
- Exposure to a wide variety of heavy civil and mining projects
- Modern survey technology and equipment
- A collaborative team environment focused on safety, quality, and continuous improvement
- The opportunity to build projects that leave a lasting impact across Western Canada
At MacKay, accuracy drives progress. If you're ready to bring precision, technology, and teamwork together to help build exceptional projects, we'd like to hear from you.
