Civil Construction Surveyor

Location: Vancouver Island, BC (Victoria, Nanaimo, Duncan, and surrounding areas)

Copcan Civil, a division of Norland Limited, is a leading civil construction contractor with over 50 years of experience delivering infrastructure projects throughout British Columbia. Our projects include municipal infrastructure, underground utilities, highways, bridges, marine works, site development, environmental projects, and industrial construction.

We are seeking an experienced and motivated Civil Construction Surveyor to join our Vancouver Island South operations. This position plays a critical role in ensuring accurate layout, grade control, quantity tracking, and as-built documentation for a variety of civil construction projects.

Position Summary

The Civil Construction Surveyor is responsible for providing precise survey layout and grade control for construction crews, maintaining survey control networks, preparing survey data, and supporting project teams with field measurements and reporting. The successful candidate will work closely with Project Managers, Superintendents, Forepersons, Grade persons, and equipment operators to ensure work is completed accurately and efficiently.

Key Responsibilities

- Perform survey layout for civil infrastructure projects including roads, underground utilities, retaining walls, bridges, marine works, and site development projects.
- Establish and maintain horizontal and vertical survey control points and benchmarks.
- Provide accurate line, grade, elevation, and offset information to construction crews.
- Prepare and manage survey layout files using Civil 3D, Trimble Business Center, or similar software.
- Operate GPS, GNSS,



robotic total stations, digital levels, and construction laser equipment.
- Verify construction work meets project drawings, specifications, and design requirements.
- Complete topographic surveys, quantity calculations, earthwork volume reporting, and progress tracking.
- Prepare and maintain as-built records and drawings throughout project execution.
- Coordinate survey requirements with project management, engineering consultants, and subcontractors.
- Maintain survey equipment and ensure instruments remain calibrated and in proper working order.
- Support project planning by identifying potential conflicts, discrepancies, or constructability issues.
- Adhere to company safety policies, WorkSafeBC regulations, and project-specific safety requirements.

Qualifications

- Diploma or certificate in Geomatics, Survey Technology, Civil Engineering Technology, or related discipline preferred.
- Minimum 3 years of experience in civil construction surveying.
- Experience working on municipal infrastructure, road building, underground utility, bridge, or heavy civil projects.
- Proficiency with GPS/GNSS systems and robotic total stations.
- Experience using Trimble Business Center, Civil 3D, AutoCAD, or comparable survey software.
- Strong understanding of construction drawings, grades, alignments,



and specifications.
- Excellent mathematical, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities.
- Valid Class 5 BC Driver's License.
- Occupational First Aid and CSTS certification considered assets.

Physical Requirements

- Ability to work outdoors in all weather conditions.
- Ability to walk uneven terrain and active construction sites.
- Ability to lift and carry survey equipment up to 50 lbs.
- Willingness to travel throughout Vancouver Island as project requirements dictate.

The role is a permanent, full-time position with a typical starting salary range of $xx,xxx to $xxx,xxx per annum . Variations in final salary are determined by additional factors such as the candidate's qualifications, relevant years of experience, geographic location, and prevailing market conditions for the specific role.

Norland offers a comprehensive total rewards package that includes a competitive base salary, extended health and dental plans with premiums full paid by the company, as well as paid time off and RRSP matching. We are committed to your career development with ample opportunities for growth, skill enhancement, and career advancement.

What We Offer

- Competitive compensation based on experience.
- Extended health and dental benefits.
- Career development and training opportunities.
- Diverse and challenging infrastructure projects throughout Vancouver Island.
- Opportunities for advancement within Norland Limited.

Skills For Success

- Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
- Excellent communication and teamwork

📌 Surveyor Vancouver Island South (Victoria)
🏢 Norland
📍 Victoria