Ledcor is looking for a skilled Field Surveyor / Survey Crew Leader to play a hands‑on role in delivering major rail corridor construction work. Focused on structures, utilities, and earthworks, this position leads daily field survey operations and ensures precise execution across all survey‑related activities on site.
In this role, you’ll be responsible for completing layout and as‑built surveys, performing stakeouts using DTM surfaces, alignments, and profiles, and carrying out essential field calculations to ensure accuracy and full compliance with design requirements. You’ll work closely with construction teams to support heavy civil activities and keep field operations running smoothly.
The ideal candidate brings experience from large‑scale infrastructure projects, strong Civil 3D skills, and the ability to collaborate effectively with site superintendents, subcontractors, and construction crews in a fast‑moving, active jobsite environment.
If you are interested, apply today to join our True Blue Team in Whitby, ON
Essential Responsibilities:
- Lead and coordinate daily survey crew activities on site
- Perform layout and staking for earthworks, excavations, foundations, structural elements, utilities, and drainage systems
- Execute as-built surveys and verify compliance with construction tolerances
- Interpret civil and structural drawings to ensure accurate field implementation
- Perform stakeouts using DTM surfaces, alignments, and profiles
- Complete field calculations as required to support construction activities
- Support excavation, grading, shoring, formwork, and concrete placement operations
- Work closely with superintendents, subcontractors, project engineers, and other construction partners to ensure proper execution of work
- Upload, manage, and verify digital design files for field use
- Process field data and assist in preparing drawings and calculations using AutoCAD Civil 3D and standard office software
- Maintain accurate field records and survey documentation
- Maintain, calibrate, and ensure proper care of survey instruments and equipment
- Ensure compliance with QA/QC procedures and project specifications
- Promote and maintain a strong safety culture on site
Required Qualifications:
- Diploma or Degree in Surveying, Geomatics, Civil Engineering Technology, or related field
- Minimum 3 years of experience on large-scale infrastructure or heavy civil construction projects
- Demonstrated experience in structures, utilities, and earthworks layout
- Experience leading a survey crew in active construction environments
- Strong knowledge of GPS/GNSS systems, total stations, digital levels, and survey data collectors
- Working knowledge of AutoCAD Civil 3D, familiarity with Leica, Trimble, or equivalent survey equipment platforms is preferred
- Ability to read and interpret civil and structural drawings
- Strong understanding of construction tolerances and field problem-solving
- Excellent communication and coordination skills
Working Conditions:
- Site based position in Whitby, Ontario
Compensation
$100,000 - $120,000 Annually
This is the expected base pay range for this role. Individual base pay will be determined based on a variety of factors including experience, knowledge, skills, education and location.
Our competitive total rewards package provides compensation and benefits that support your physical, mental and financial wellbeing. We offer exciting, challenging work with opportunities to develop your skills and knowledge.
Additional Information
Ledcor builds and maintains infrastructure in various industries including oil and gas, transportation, and mining. We’re experts in all infrastructure construction and maintenance related projects. Our vast projects include: full-scale contract mining, earthworks, foundations, highways, bridges, roads, waterways and resources, airports, rapid transit, underground utilities, pipelines, independent power projects and site reclamation.
Our workplace culture has been recognized as one of Canada’s Best Diversity Employers, Canada’s Most Admired Corporate Cultures, and a Top 100 Inspiring Workplace in North America.
Employment Equity
At Ledcor we believe diversity, equity, and inclusion should be part of everything we do. We are proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified individuals, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, Veteran status or any other identifying characteristic are encouraged to apply.
Our True Blue team consists of individuals from all backgrounds who contribute diverse perspectives and experiences to Ledcor. We are committed to continuing to build on our culture of empowerment, inclusion and belonging.
Adjustments will be provided in all parts of our hiring process. Applicants need to make their needs known in advance by submitting a request via email. For more information about Ledcor’s Inclusion and Diversity initiatives, please visit our I&D page.