Surveyor

Are you someone with strong survey and technical capabilities? Do you enjoy building relationships and working collaboratively in a team environment with both internal and external stakeholders? Do you enjoy critical thinking and problem solving? If you enjoy using advanced survey technology (GNSS/GPS, total stations, and emerging tools) and bringing practical, creative solutions to projects, this opportunity is for you. With strong communication skills and attention to detail, you will thrive in our fast-paced and agile environment.

Your opportunity

Dillon’s Transportation group is seeking a Surveyor to join our Highways & Bridges Practice, with a primary focus on highway transportation infrastructure and associated Transportation Infrastructure / Field Services work. You’ll support project delivery across the full project lifecycle – providing high-quality survey data and layout support for design and construction teams, from early planning and functional/preliminary work through detailed design and construction.

This position is available in our Winnipeg or Brandon office, or from a surrounding area (aligned with project and team needs), and includes field work throughout Manitoba.

Surveying & Geospatial Data Collection

• Undertake surveys for geospatial data collection (e.g., topographic surveys, existing conditions, fixed site features, control).
• Perform construction layout and staking services for transportation infrastructure and related works.
• Collect and manage geospatial data using a variety of equipment and methods (e.g., GNSS/GPS, total station, rod and level, and other survey tools as required).
• Support the design team with coordinate systems, control networks, survey adjustments, and the practical application of survey data to design and construction needs.
• Manage import/export of survey datasets and deliver accurate, well-organized files to support design, drafting, and reporting (including CAD-ready deliverables where applicable).
• Contribute to the testing and implementation of new geospatial tools and technologies (including UAV-enabled data capture and/or 3D scanning methods where suitable and available), ensuring accuracy, safety, and project requirements are met.

Project Delivery (Design + Construction Support)

• Work closely with project managers, engineers, and technologists to support survey needs through planning, design development, and construction.
• Provide field support that may include construction supervision/inspection support, documentation, and issue tracking as required by the project.
• Support and/or contribute to CAD/drafting workflows (asset) by assisting with surface development, feature coding expectations, and CAD file coordination to ensure survey-to-design alignment.

Quality, Workflow & Equipment Management

• Supervise and maintain the quality of geospatial data collection procedures and support development and implementation of best practices for workflow, quality control, and data management.
• Manage care, calibration, and tracking of survey equipment and related technology.
• Plan and coordinate survey workflow and scheduling across multiple projects; assist with resourcing and prioritization as needed.
• Supervise, monitor, and help develop junior survey and field staff through technical guidance and coaching.
• Liaise with other Dillon offices for survey technical support and collaborate with internal and external stakeholders.

Learning & Development

• Commit to ongoing professional development and continuous learning.
• Contribute to the development of junior staff through technical direction, training recommendations, coaching, and mentoring.
• Contribute to Dillon’s profile through participation in professional associations and committees.

• Diploma in Geomatics Engineering Technology (or related discipline).
• 5+ years of geomatics/survey experience supporting engineering and civil infrastructure projects (e.g., control, civil construction, piping, earthworks/volumes, and/or GIS data collection).
• Strong organization, attention to detail, and the ability to work independently within a collaborative team environment.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

• Construction layout experience including urban and rural roadways, linear infrastructure, bridges/structures, and earthworks.
• Experience with Manitoba Transportation and Infrastructure (MTI) and City of Winnipeg roadway infrastructure projects is considered an asset.
• A legal surveyor designation (or path toward it) is an asset.
• Strong proficiency with GNSS/GPS, total station, and rod and level equipment.
• Software experience with ArcGIS, AutoCAD Civil 3D, Revit, and Trimble Business Center is an asset.
• Experience with UAV-enabled data capture and/or 3D laser scanning is considered an asset.
• Design/CAD experience is a definite asset, including producing or coordinating CAD-ready survey deliverables and supporting survey-to-design integration.

Why choose Dillon

Dillon is powered by people who are technically proficient, passionate about socially important projects, and motivated to deliver superior, tangible results. We strive to remain at the forefront of technology and innovation, and are empowered to continually grow and develop. 

We live our core values:

• Achievement: do the work to hit the target;
• Continuous Development: always learning; always adapting; always growing;
• Creativity: discover new possibilities;
• Courage: do the things that matter, especially when it’s hard;
• Inclusiveness: enabling belonging to draw strength from our differences;
• Reliability: words result in actions that build trust.

In addition, we offer:

• Employee share purchase plan
  • Dillon is 100% employee owned and share ownership is open to all employees.
• A competitive compensation package
  • Comprehensive health benefits
  • Generous retirement savings plan
  • Student loan repayment assistance with matching employer contributions
• Flexible work hours and hybrid working options
  • Dillon values its staff and the contributions that are made each day and understands that work arrangements can differ based on personal needs and business needs.  We are taking a trust-based approach to offer a variety of flexible and hybrid work options to help balance the competing demands of work and personal life. 
• Learning and Development opportunities
  • As a knowledge-based business, we use a composite approach to development including coaching to build the how, mentoring to share lessons, advising to round out perspectives, and co-creation of knowledge through internal learning opportunities.
• Focus on Innovation
  • The ability to anticipate, examine, and adopt new and innovative solutions is a crucial driver for the continual and progressive advancement of our business performance. In our culture, people are empowered to reflect and question current practices and seek forward looking solutions to today’s problems and tomorrow’s opportunities.
• Employee and Family Assistance program
  • A variety of EFAP tools and online resources to support well-being are available to all employees.
• Goodlife Fitness Corporate Membership
  • Our employees can take advantage of reduced annual membership fees.
• Wellness Subsidy
  • Our employees can take advantage of a wellness subsidy that can be put towards expenses for a variety of health and/or wellness related activities such as gym membership, purchase of home fitness equipment, yoga classes  and dance classes.

About Dillon

Dillon is a proudly Canadian, employee-owned, professional consulting firm specializing in planning, engineering, environmental science, and management. We partner with clients to provide committed, collaborative, and inventive solutions to complex, multi-faceted projects. With over 25 offices and more than 1100 employees across Canada, Dillon offers a wide range of services related to building and improving facilities and infrastructure, protecting the environment, and developing communities.

Now operating for over 75 years, we continue to strive for excellence in everything we do. Dillon has been listed as one of Canada’s Best Managed Companies for 19 years in a row and has the distinction of being a Platinum Club member in this program.

Health & Safety at Dillon

Prospective employees are expected to fully align with Dillon's core commitment to Health & Safety. This includes active, ongoing engagement with our Health & Safety processes and platform, and the active, ongoing identification and reporting of health and safety hazards.

Employment Equity, Diversity & Inclusion at Dillon

Dillon is committed to employment equity and an inclusive, diverse workplace where opportunities are based on skills and abilities. If you require accommodation during the interview process, please let us know. We look forward to hearing from you.

Technology enablement and the use of AI at Dillon

We invest in modern technologies to enable continuous improvement across the organization. Please be advised that Dillon Consulting utilizes artificial intelligence (AI) assisted tools to support parts of our recruitment process to increase efficiency and fairness. While AI supports this process, all hiring decisions are made by our human recruiting team. By applying, you acknowledge and consent to this use.