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You As a Civil Construction Surveyor Will

- Perform topographic surveys, site layout, and construction stakeout using GPS, Total Stations, laser levels, and other surveying equipment.




- Review drawings, specifications, elevations, and site plans to ensure accurate field construction and identify discrepancies.
- Establish and maintain survey control points, benchmarks, and ground models throughout the project lifecycle.
- Provide survey and layout support for civil infrastructure projects, including earthworks, utilities, roads, and structures.
- Collect and manage survey data, complete quality control checks, and maintain accurate field records.
- Coordinate with project teams, consultants, and subcontractors to resolve drawing conflicts and support project execution.
- Monitor construction activities to ensure compliance with project specifications, engineering standards, and safety requirements.
- Update drawings and documentation to reflect design revisions and field changes.
- Support project teams with quantity tracking, inspections, reporting, and overall construction coordination.

Is this role right for you?

- 3–5+ years of construction surveying experience on civil infrastructure, earthworks, or heavy civil projects.
- Diploma or Degree in Surveying, Civil Engineering, Construction Engineering Technology, Geomatics, or a related field.
- Strong experience using GPS, Total Stations, laser levels, and other surveying equipment for layout and stakeout.
- Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, specifications, and construction documents.




- Experience with AutoCAD and survey software is an asset.
- Strong attention to detail, quality control, communication, and organizational skills.
- Willingness to travel, work outdoors in varying weather conditions, and around heavy equipment.
- Valid driver's license required.

The salary range for this job is $80,000.00 - $90, 000.00 CAD EllisDon is proud to provide this unique career opportunity that provides continuous learning, prospect 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.

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📌 Surveyor - Heavy Civil (Toronto)
🏢 EllisDon
📍 Toronto