Surveyor

Hazelwood Construction Services, Inc., a division of The Hazelwood Group, is seeking a skilled and experienced Surveyor to join our team on Vancouver Island.

We are busy and have consistent, year-round work available.

**Total compensation for this position is $46.22 per hour which includes 12.5% vacation pay, benefits after 250 hours, and pension contributions.**

The Surveyor will be responsible for carrying out surveying duties on the job site through the use of highly specialized GPS grade control systems and other surveying tools. This individual will utilize laser levels to determine accurate measures of angular deviation, horizontal, vertical and slope distances, recording all survey data accurately to be used for site survey purposes. The Surveyor will further be responsible for performing on-site monitoring of construction activities to ensure work performed fully adheres to specified and established grades. The most important part of this role is double checking grades and helping the foreman make sure quality is met.

**Responsibilities**
- Utilize specialized GPS and total station equipment to determine precise measures of grades and positions on a job site, including the set-up of laser levels and slope lasers.
- Determine through the use of laser levels, accurate measures of angular deviation, horizontal, vertical and slope distances.
- Accurately record all measurements, deviations and any other required information obtained during survey activities.
- Account for errors in surveying activities, ensure error measurements are included in readings and reports.
- Process and verify the accuracy of survey data to ensure no variance exists between shot lines and cultural features.
- Provide on-site troubleshooting of survey layout and machine control data to ensure all data and work performed is accurate and up to date.
- Develop ongoing and effective communication with foreman and site workers to ensure adherence to established lay out and grades as well as on-site survey interpretation.
- Perform routine field monitoring in the form of grade checking of construction work activities to ensure accuracy with reference to the site plan.
- Perform manual surveying tasks as necessary.
- Perform other duties as required.

**Qualifications**
- University Degree in Applied Sciences or other applicable field.
- 3+ years of surveying experience.
- Strong working knowledge of complex surveyor's tools and experience with Civil 3D AutoCAD, Topcon, and Trimble GPS and total stations.
- Certificate of successful completion for any survey courses taken
- Civil/pipe experience preferred.
- Ability to read and understand plans.
- Adaptable to changing priorities and procedures.
- Self-motivated, strong analytical skills and detail-oriented.
- Able to interact effectively with management, the public and staff.
- Understanding of the industry and area of service.
- High level of critical and logical thinking, analysis, and/or reasoning to identify underlying principles, reasons, or facts.
- Ability to follow through and complete overlapping projects.

**Benefits of Employment - Why work at Hazelwood Construction Services?**
- Comprehensive benefits plan which includes extended health & dental, vision care, and life insurance.
- Hazelwood Construction is a well-organized company with the resources to complete jobs with proper equipment and personnel in place.
- We have a supportive, family-oriented group of staff that are great to work with and very proud of the work we do.
- Company vehicle provided.
- LOA and travel allowance.
- Company phone or reimbursement.

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

**Salary**: $35.75 per hour

**Benefits**:

- Company car
- Company events
- Company pension
- Dental care
- Disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Paid time off
- Vision care

Schedule:

- 10 hour shift
- 12 hour shift
- Overtime

Supplemental pay types:

- Overtime pay

Application question(s):

- Are you currently located in Vancouver Island?
- Do you have your own reliable transportation?

**Experience**:

- Civil Construction Surveying: 3 years (preferred)
- CAD for Computing Volumes: 3 years (preferred)

Work Location: In person