Field Surveyor

**Field Designer**

**The Company**

Planview Utility Services is an engineering firm that provides engineering design, sub-surface investigation, and geographical information-related services to telecommunication companies and electric utilities. Our workforce is a mix of veterans of the industry and youthful enthusiastic technical resources. We have pride in our collegial culture and host multiple regular corporate sponsored social activities. Our embrace of the use of technology plays a large part in our success.

**The Position**

Surveyor will be required to use their knowledge & experience to complete aerial, topographic, rail and water crossing surveys for third-party companies on a variety of projects throughout Ontario.

**Responsibilities**
- Reports to the Program Manager
- Supervised daily by field operation coordinator
- Conducts field surveys through a variety of mediums including but not limited to;
- Aerial Surveys
- GPS / Topographical Surveys
- Review of third-party permits
- Gathering field survey information on above and below grade infrastructure for a variety of clients, utilizing methodology and processes
- Preparation and translation of field work to supply finished product to the project coordinator / project manager / engineering department
- Ongoing development of company’s survey processes and methodologies to further develop operational efficiencies

**Requirements**:

- CET or other accredited designation in engineering or equivalent past experience
- Minimum 3 years’ experience with Topcon and Trimble devices
- Minimum 3 years’ experience completing topographical and GPS surveys
- Working knowledge of AutoCAD
- Must be a permanent resident of Canada
- Valid G license and clean driving abstract
- Extensive travel in Ontario, requiring overnight stays is required more than 50% of the time
- Working, reliable own car, travel daily is required as part of the position
- Ability to work longer days, in remote areas with little to no direct supervision.
- Work overtime hours as required
- Able to work in a team atmosphere
- Attend site meetings with customers to discuss project scope as required
- Excellent spoken & written communication skills
- Past telecom, outside plant design or construction experience an asset
- Must be willing to work outdoors in all weather conditions

**The Location**

Planview Utility Services has 3 offices - Markham, London and Ottawa. Our clients and their projects are based throughout the province. _**This position will be out of our Ottawa office with opportunities of working remotely. The working location will be in Eastern Ontario.**_

**Why You Should Apply**

If you like to work as a part of a team, work alone, travel, contribute to infrastructure builds, work outdoors, receive competitive compensation, and be trained in current practices, then you should apply.

**Note**

Planview Utility Services Ltd is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005 and the Ontario Human Rights Code, Planview Utility Services Ltd will provide accommodations to applicants with disabilities throughout the recruitment, selection and/or assessment process. If selected to participate in the recruitment, selection and/or assessment process, please inform Human Resources staff of the nature of any accommodation(s) that you may require.

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

**Benefits**:

- Casual dress
- Company events
- Company pension
- Dental care
- Disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Profit sharing
- RRSP match
- Vision care
- Work from home

Schedule:

- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday

Supplemental pay types:

- Bonus pay
- Overtime pay

**Experience**:

- surveying: 1 year (required)

Work Location: On the road