Metrolinx

Construction Surveyor - Tunneling

Metrolinx • $75K — $95K *
Toronto, ON M3C 0E3In-Person
Real Estate & Construction
5 - 7 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • Minimum of 5 years in construction surveying, particularly with SEM and TBM methods.
  • Diploma or degree in Surveying, Geomatics, or a related area preferred.
  • Proficient in survey equipment like total stations, GNSS receivers, and laser scanners.
  • Strong knowledge of AutoCAD, Civil 3D, and related software.
  • Excellent communication skills for effective teamwork with engineers and operators.
  • Exceptional attention to detail ensuring precision in survey data.
  • Willingness to work flexible rotating shifts, including nights.

Responsibilities

  • Perform precise surveys supporting SEM and TBM operations.
  • Collect and process survey data for compliance with specifications.
  • Provide alignment control for the TBM to ensure design adherence.
  • Conduct quality checks on survey data and report discrepancies.
  • Operate and maintain survey equipment, ensuring working condition.
  • Maintain organized records of survey data and documentation.
  • Collaborate closely with the construction team for timely data provision.
  • Ensure adherence to safety regulations in all survey activities.

Benefits

  • Competitive Salary
  • Comprehensive Benefits Package including disability, dental, and extended medical insurance.
  • Optional RRSP matching program available.
  • Discretionary bonus opportunities.
Full Job Description
Job Description

The SEM/TBM Surveyor will support the tunneling operations on the Ontario Line South project. This role will be responsible for providing accurate survey data to ensure the successful alignment and construction of the tunnel, whether using the Sequential Excavation Method (SEM) or Tunnel Boring Machine (TBM). This position requires flexibility, including the ability to work rotating shifts, including nights.

The salary range for this position is $75,000 CAD - $95,000 CAD, plus additional benefits.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Perform precise surveys for SEM and TBM tunneling operations, including setting out work, alignment control, and monitoring.
  • Accurately collect and process survey data to ensure compliance with project specifications, design requirements, and surveying standards.
  • Provide alignment control for the TBM, ensuring that the tunnel follows the designed path and meets all required tolerances.
  • Conduct quality checks on all survey data to ensure it meets project standards. Report any discrepancies to the Survey Manager or Senior Surveyor.
  • Operate and maintain survey equipment, including total stations, GNSS receivers, and laser scanning equipment. Ensure that all equipment is in good working condition.
  • Maintain detailed and organized records of all survey data, including field notes, digital data, and reports.
  • Ensure that all documentation is easily accessible to the project team.
  • Work closely with the construction team, including engineers, supervisors, and TBM operators, to provide accurate and timely survey data.
  • Provide essential support to the team by working rotating shifts, including nights, to ensure uninterrupted tunneling operations. Flexibility and adaptability are key to meeting the dynamic demands of this project.
  • Adhere to all safety regulations and procedures, ensuring that all survey activities are conducted safely and in compliance with OTG's safety standards.


Qualifications
  • Minimum of 5 years of experience in construction surveying, with specific experience in tunnel surveying using SEM and TBM methods.
  • Diploma or degree in Surveying, Geomatics, or a related field is preferred.
  • Proficiency in operating survey equipment such as total stations, GNSS receivers, and laser scanners.
  • Strong knowledge of AutoCAD, Civil 3D, and other relevant software.
  • Strong communication skills, with the ability to effectively collaborate with engineers, supervisors, and TBM operators.
  • Exceptional attention to detail, with the ability to ensure precision and accuracy in all survey data.
  • Willingness to work rotating shifts, including nights, as required by the project schedule.


Additional Information

What We Offer
  • Competitive Salary
  • Comprehensive Benefits Package:
    • Disability Insurance
    • Dental Insurance
    • Extended medical insurance
    • (Optional) RRSP matching
    • Discretionary Bonus

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Metrolinx, an agency of the Government of Ontario under the Metrolinx Act, 2006, was created to improve the coordination and integration of all modes of transportation in the Greater Toronto and Hamilton Area. The organization’s mission is to champion, develop and implement an integrated transportation system for our region that enhances prosperity, sustainability and quality of life.

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