Job Summary

The Railing Site Surveyor gathers and organizes site information to support accurate railing planning and design. This role combines field data collection with CAD-based documentation and careful data management, helping colleagues work from reliable, well-organized survey records.

Duties

- Visit residential and commercial construction sites to conduct site surveys for aluminum and glass railing installations.
- Take accurate measurements of balconies, stairs, terraces, guardrails, and other areas requiring railing systems.
- Verify site dimensions against architectural drawings, shop drawings, and approved project specifications.
- Identify site conditions that may affect railing fabrication or installation.
- Inspect concrete surfaces, mounting locations, structural supports, and anchoring conditions.
- Determine railing heights, lengths, angles, slopes, and installation clearances.
- Prepare detailed site measurement reports, sketches, and photographs for the engineering and production teams.
- Communicate discrepancies between actual site measurements and approved drawings to the Project Manager.
- Coordinate with drafting, engineering, production, and installation teams to ensure accurate railing fabrication.
- Verify that site conditions are ready for railing installation.
- Identify potential installation challenges and recommend practical solutions.
- Conduct follow-up site visits when additional measurements or verification are required.
- Ensure measurements and site survey documentation are completed accurately and submitted on time.
- Follow all construction site safety procedures, including the use of required PPE and fall protection where applicable.
- Maintain professional communication with site supervisors, contractors, and project managers.




- Travel to multiple construction sites throughout the GTA and surrounding areas as required.

Requirements

- Minimum 2–3 years of experience in site surveying, construction measurements, or aluminum and glass railing installations.
- Previous experience in the aluminum, glass, railing, or construction industry is strongly preferred.
- Ability to read and interpret architectural drawings, shop drawings, and construction specifications.
- Strong knowledge of aluminum and glass railing systems, installation methods, and mounting conditions.
- Experience taking accurate site measurements for balconies, stairs, terraces, and guardrails.
- Proficiency in using measuring tools, including laser distance meters, tape measures, and digital levels.
- Ability to identify discrepancies between site conditions and approved drawings.
- Basic understanding of construction methods, concrete structures, anchoring systems, and installation requirements.
- Familiarity with Ontario Building Code requirements related to railings and guards is an asset.
- Solid attention to detail, accuracy, and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to prepare clear measurement reports, sketches, and site documentation.
- Good communication and organizational skills to coordinate with Project Managers, drafting teams, and installation crews.
- Ability to work independently, manage multiple site visits, and meet project deadlines.
- Valid Ontario G driver's licence and reliable transportation to travel to construction sites throughout the GTA.
- Valid Working at Heights training, where required, and knowledge of construction site safety procedures.
- Ability to work outdoors in different weather conditions and safely access construction sites.

Pay: $18.50-$21.00 per hour

Benefits:

- Dental care
- On-site parking
- Vision care

Work Location: In person

📌 Railing Site Surveyor (Markham)
🏢 Blackline Aluminum
📍 Markham