Junior Surveyor

**METRIC CONTRACTING SERVICES CORPORATION**
Since 1978, Metric Contracting Services Corporation has been an industry leader in excavating, grading, and site preparation, and has undertaken a wide variety of heavy civil projects throughout Southern Ontario. From our humble beginnings as a family business, we have grown into a highly respected major player in construction and are seeking human talent to continue our growth and record of excellence. Working primarily for clients in the public sector, Metric seeks out projects which are technically challenging and those which are essential for progressing infrastructure in Ontario. Some noteworthy projects include the reconstruction of a dam on the Trent-Severn Waterway, the rehabilitation of Windermere Basin in Hamilton, and enabling works for the Eglinton LRT.

**Position**:Junior Surveyor
**Reports to**: Senior Surveyor

The Junior Surveyor is responsible to assist with conducting field surveys in various aspects of construction of the project with high level of accuracy, ensuring the design criteria is adhered to and well documented. They also take good care of all instruments and accessories, and transport them to and from the field.

**Responsibilities.**
- Maintain and verify site control points and benchmarks.
- Operating Total Stations, GPS and level instruments to perform required surveys.
- Ensure equipment is maintained and calibrated.
- Perform construction layout work in various stages accurately and efficiently.
- Perform quantity / as built surveys.
- Download field survey data and make records ready for processing and documentation.
- Other assigned duties and tasks, as required

**Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities**
- Engineering or min. College level education in Surveying or Geomatics.
- Familiarity with and ability to understand construction, Total Station and GPS survey instruments specifically TOPCON equipment.
- Good written and oral communication skills.
- Experience or Familiarity with AutoCAD or other Autodesk based software.
- Good organizational skills & excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
- Minimum 2 years’ experience in surveying for construction
- Basic knowledge and experience of survey data preparation for field surveys/download and process through instrument office software.
- Effective interpersonal and teamwork skills with a high level of dependability.
- Must be authorized to work in Canada for any employer
- Practical experience on a construction site or around heavy equipment is an asset
- Possession of a valid ‘G’ class driving license and the ability to travel to various locations throughout Ontario

**Working Conditions/ Physical Effort**:
Jr. Surveyor works in the field (working around construction machinery and live traffic, uneven field conditions and elevated platforms / formworks) or and he/she also has some duties in the office.

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Metric is an inclusive workplace; we are wholly committed to building a workforce that reflects the diversity of Canada and its communities. All applicants will receive consideration without regard to gender, sexual orientation, race, creed, religion, age, disability, or any other protected status. We value a working environment in which all employees and clients feel welcomed and respected.

Work Location: Full time in person. 10 hours shift Monday to Friday.

We thank all applicants for their submissions, however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Pay: $55,000.00-$70,000.00 per year

**Benefits**:

- Casual dress
- Dental care
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- RRSP match

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday

Work Location: On the road

Application deadline: 2024-05-08
Expected start date: 2024-05-13