Role description:Arcadis is seeking a Principal - Ontario Land Surveyor to join our expanding team. In this leadership role, you will guide and provide professional oversight for our Ontario Land Survey division. You will manage a skilled team of survey technologists and technicians while collaborating closely with clients and multidisciplinary project leads. This position is ideal for individuals who thrive in a fast-paced environment and enjoy managing diverse, complex projects.
This role sits within our global business area Places. We work with our clients around the world to create, support, and enhance smart, safe and sustainable places where people live, work, learn and thrive. Places impact on the quality of people's lives. Whether new homes, shops, workplaces, schools and hospitals, manufacturing, research and development facilities, or data and distribution centers. People and communities thrive when the spaces in which they live, work, move and play are designed and managed in a way that best meets their needs.
Role accountabilities: - Provide expert leadership and technical guidance as the lead Ontario Land surveyor, supporting both staff and broader regional initiatives
- Plan, direct, and oversee the activities of the Geomatics Technical Support Unit, ensuring responsiveness to evolving priorities and project timelines
- Offer strategic input on the development of Geomatics policies, standards, and quality assurance frameworks
- Managing projects including working with clients to establish scope, budget, schedule and safety expectations
- Oversee projects to ensure they meet the contractual requirements while delivering quality deliverables the meet or exceed our clients' requirements
- Ensure quality assurance procedures are carried out and ensuring field returns, drawings and legal plans meet regulatory requirements
- Sign and professionally certifying legal surveys
- Work with the Business Unit Lead and Business Unit Director to drive growth in Ontario market for the Land Surveying Division of Arcadis
- Be part of the business development process, building relationships, prepare proposals and explore new business opportunities emerging from the market
- Build a strong, cohesive technical Team that encourages "best work" in an environment that mentors for personal and professional growth
Qualifications & Experience: - Qualified Ontario Land Surveyor, in good standing with the Association of Ontario Land Surveyors with the ability to sign and professionally certify legal surveys. Experience working with compliance with all responsibilities outlined in the AOLS Certificate of Authorization
- Over 8 years of relevant experience
- Have a work history that contains team leadership
- Experience exploring and obtaining new business opportunities through the development of professional relationships with deep business development experience with activities like writing proposals, etc.
- Strong technical skills related to subdivision, condominium, boundary retracements, topographic surveys, and easement mapping with comprehensive understanding of the relevant legislation and regulatory standards governing land surveying in Ontario
- Proficient in using industry-standard surveying software and equipment with the ability to integrate emerging technologies (e.g., LiDAR, drones) to enhance survey capabilities and innovation an asset
- Possession of a Bachelor's degree in Surveying or a related field is advantageous
The salary range for this position is $150,000 - $190,000. The base salary represents Arcadis' hiring range for this position. Actual salaries will vary and will be based on various factors, such as location, skills, experience, and qualification for the role.
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