Survey Intern - Eastern Canada District - 2023

Position Overview

As Surveyor Intern, you will play an integral role in establishing and maintaining methods for safe, accurate and efficient Survey Field Operations. You will have responsibilities over field survey operations and should plan to spend most of your time in the field performing survey field operations. Majority of the operations will be during the day Monday to Friday; however, the applicant should expect some varying times/ shift type scheduling depending on the project requirements.

District Overview

Eastern Canada District's projects include highways, bridges, mass transit, mine site development & open pit operations, hydroelectric powerhouses, wind-power plants, dams & industrial. The serve the construction and mining industries and operates in Eastern Canada.

Location

This position is based out of Toronto, Ontario.

Responsibilities

Field Survey Operations:

• Implement Safety in every aspect of their working duties
• Implementing the project survey plan specific to field operations.
• Oversee the operation with periodic reviews of record-keeping, field procedures, and survey audits to ensure that all work is performed efficiently and professionally.
• Maintain accurate and legible field notes; sketches, maps, reports, and legal descriptions of surveys in order to describe, clarify, and assume liability for work performed.
• Verify the accuracy of survey data, including measurements and calculations conducted at survey sites.
• Prepare site surveying documents/ reports and present findings
• Ensure maintenance equipment and well-calibrated
• Setting and maintenance of control network.
• Performing layout and drawing clarifications

Qualifications

• Committed to working safely and getting the job done right the first time
• Must be willing to work 40-45 hours per week, occasionally it may be required to work some irregular hours 
• Surveying experience in transit is an asset
• GPS, levelling and robotic total station experience is required with Trimble/ Leica equipment is an asset
• Must be able to apply basic concepts of Trigonometry, Mathematics, Calculus and Geomatics to perform calculations (area, volume, circumference, proportion, percentage)
• Good computer knowledge to use AutoCAD, Civil 3D or other computer-assisted design software is an asset
• Self-starter with the ability to set standards of excellence in Safety, quality and productivity
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong work ethic with the ability to work individually and as a team
• A dynamic thinker with the desire to lead, motivate and mentor teams
• Working at heights trained is an asset
• Currently pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Geomatics or Diploma in Civil Engineering Tech or equivalent 
• Ability to travel and relocate as needed

Working Conditions

• Will manage a diverse workload; must be able to handle stress and immediate deadlines
• Must be able to interact professionally with all levels of management
• Will be required to work in the field in many different weather conditions
• Occasionally lift and move objects up to 30 pounds and walk on uneven surfaces
• Would be able to safely work at heights and underground passages
• Must be able to work regularly scheduled hours and occasional irregular hours