ACCIONA is a global company, leading in the development of regenerative infrastructure that creates a positive impact on society. Our workforce consists of more than 65,000 professionals, present in more than 40 countries across the five continents, all contributing in our mission to design a better planet. Are you a passionate individual who wants to make a difference, promote sustainable development, and find solutions to the biggest global challenges including climate change, overpopulation, and water scarcity? Come and join us in building the infrastructure our planet needs to achieve a sustainable future.
We have successfully delivered large infrastructure projects across Canada since 2001. Our leadership and expertise span the entire value chain from research and development through construction, operation and maintenance of projects. Currently involved in some of Canada’s largest infrastructure projects, ACCIONA delivers solutions that contribute to the economic and social progress of the communities in which it operates. www.acciona.ca
Job Description
The Survey Assistant Manager applies specialized expertise in Construction Surveying and oversees all survey activities within a designated project area. This role includes mentoring and supervising field survey crews, ensuring accurate data collection, and coordinating with internal teams and external stakeholders to support project objectives.
Support the Survey Manager and the project primarily in Surface Construction works
Having experience and skills to cover temporarily for any surveying position within the project as Survey Manager, Surveyor, Survey Coordinator, and Survey Drafter.
Coordinates and supervises survey crews.
Coach and mentor junior surveyors both in Elevated Guideway and Stations as needed.
Complete various field survey requests and measurements assigned
Setup, configuration and troubleshooting survey equipment.
Ensure equipment is maintained and calibrated.
Provide work files (DTM, linework, etcetera) for accurate layout and correct installation by field staff.
Helps maintain and verify provided control network
Coordinate and undertake planning and implementation of survey requirements to facilitate construction activities.
Assist in the evaluation of potential field problems, quantity calculations and quality control.
Provide cut / fill grids for earthwork operations
May perform layout work at various stages of construction as specified by the survey manager.
Direct survey crews or directly perform as-built conditions checks that require surveying techniques.
Maintain accurate survey records, documentation, and stamped submittals.
Monitor work being completed in the field where surveying techniques are required.
Communicate with operations, engineers, and subcontractors to complete surveying tasks.
Manage As Built information and digital records
Maintain accurate field notes and survey reports
Required Skills and Competencies
Must have a solid understanding of safety requirements on an active construction site and applicable safety policies
Minimum 10 years’ experience in Construction surveying and Transit infrastructure.
Ability to retrieve design drawings and documents, validate it, and prepare layout data for field crews.
Ability to review and verify field data, prepare drawings and calculations (quantities, earthworks…)
Survey Control Network planning and implementation, densification, field measurements and processing with MicroSurvey Star*Net software.
Knowledge of survey practices and methods, engineering design, and applicable standards.
Familiar with wide range of survey duties including earthworks, structural, utilities and control.
Scanning, GNSS/GPS, total station, and levelling experience (Leica preferred).
Strong computer skills and proficient in the use of office, data, surveying and engineering-based software
Excellent organizational skills. Good oral and written communication skills.
AutoDesk Civil3D.
Valid Driving License.
PREFERRED BUT NOT REQUIRED
Post-secondary education in Surveying, Geomatics, Geodesy or related.
Minimum 5 years working on Metrolinx lead projects.
UAV planning, operation and processing.
MicroStation, AutoDesk Infraworks, BIM (Revit, Navisworks), GIS (ArcGIS)
Work Conditions
Adherence to Safety policies, project Charter and values.
(50-75%) Project office or Site office in-person 5 days per week. Seating, standing… typical office conditions.
(25-50%) On-site activities (including GO Train Corridor): Field crews Training and Supervision. Survey work when required. Sire visits. Walking, climbing ladders, working at heights, lifting equipment up to 15-20 kg, working in any non-dangerous weather conditions, driving.
Total compensation for this role includes an annual salary in the range of 120k-160k depending on working experience, education, and certifications, benefits, vacation pay, sick pay, training , and RSP matching contribution
We are committed to creating an accessible and barrier‑free recruitment process and workplace. If you need any accommodation through the process, please email HR-OLN@acciona.com
ACCIONA has been given the Top Employer 2022, 2023, 2024 & 2025 certification in Canada, as well as the Top Employers North America 2022, 2023, 2024 & 2025 seal, which certifies the company's commitment to excellence in human resources management and those who focus on putting their people first through their exceptional HR policies. As a company that values diversity as a source of talent, we work to foster an inclusive environment that promotes respect, belonging and engagement so that all people can participate on an equal opportunity basis. We invite everyone to apply regardless of origin, circumstances, background or condition.