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Survey Assistant - Seasonal

Perform construction and topographic surveys using GNSS and total station equipment. Assist the crew chief with layout tasks and ensure the safe operation of company tools and vehicles.

  • On-site
  • Edmonton, AB
  • Posted Jul 16, 2026
  • 1 position

Job summary

Strong communities don’t just happen. They’re thoughtfully planned and future-ready. We bring life to urban downtowns, suburban hubs, small towns, and rural areas through master-planned communities, mixed-use developments, parks, and recreation facilities. The result: vibrant economic centers, resilient neighborhoods, and welcoming places that feel like home. Your Opportunity Our Edmonton office has seasonal opportunities for Survey Assistants within our Geospatial Group. The Earth is top of mind for our Geospatial team. On, above, and under the Earth’s surface, we provide our clients a full range of surveying and mapping services. Through our work, we define land boundaries and analyze spatial data. Join a team of inspired and talented professionals who continually find inventive ways to get the job done better, faster, and smarter. Your Key Responsibilities * Perform construction surveys using GNSS (GPS), electronic total station, and conventional survey equipment. * Assist a crew chief in providing survey for topographic surveys and construction layout. * Assist in transferring survey data to the proper folder locations. * Communicate effectively with members of the team and follow standard procedures. * Responsible for safe operation of tools and equipment. * Assist in taking care of Company vehicle and Company issued survey equipment. * Performs other duties of a similar nature as assigned. Pay Transparency: In compliance with pay transparency laws, pay ranges are provided for positions in locations where required. Please note, the final agreed upon compensation is based on individual education, qualifications, experience, and work location. At Stantec certain roles are bonus eligible. Actual compensation for part-time roles will be pro-rated based on the agreed number of working hours per week. Benefits Summary: Regular full-time and part-time employees (working at least 20 hours per week) will have access to health, dental, and vision plans, a wellness program, health care spending account, wellness spending account, group registered retirement savings plan, employee stock purchase program, group tax-free savings account, life and accidental death & dismemberment (AD&D) insurance, short-term/long-term disability plans, emergency travel benefits, tuition reimbursement, professional membership fee coverage, and paid time off. Temporary/casual employees will have access to group registered retirement savings plan, employee stock purchase program, and group tax-free savings account. The benefits information listed above may not apply to union positions because benefits for such positions are governed by applicable collective bargaining agreements.

What you’ll do

Perform construction and topographic surveys using GNSS and total station equipment. Assist the crew chief with layout tasks and ensure the safe operation of company tools and vehicles.

Requirements

Requires a high school diploma, a valid driver's license, and the ability to perform physically demanding outdoor work. Experience in construction or education in Geomatics or Civil programs is considered an asset.

Benefits

• Health Plans • Dental Plans • Vision Plans • Wellness Program • Health Care Spending Account • Wellness Spending Account • Group Registered Retirement Savings Plan • Employee Stock Purchase Program • Group Tax-Free Savings Account • Life Insurance • Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance • Short-Term Disability Plans • Long-Term Disability Plans • Emergency Travel Benefits • Tuition Reimbursement • Professional Membership Fee Coverage • Paid Time Off

Other relevant skills

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  • Construction Surveying
  • GNSS
  • GPS
  • Electronic Total Station
  • Topographic Surveys
  • Construction Layout
  • Data Transfer
  • Trimble Equipment
  • Mathematical Skills
  • Teamwork
  • Driving
  • Topographic Surveying
  • Time Off Management
  • Resilience
  • Communication
  • Global Positioning Systems
  • Surveying
  • Spatial Data Infrastructures
  • Total Station

Job areas

  • Engineering
  • Construction
  • Science & Research
  • Consulting
  • Trades
  • Survey Assistant
  • Surveying / Mapping Technician
  • Civil Engineering Technicians
  • Surveying and Mapping Technicians

Additional details

Minimum education
High school
Minimum experience
0+ years
Posting language
English
Working hours
40 hours per week