Sr. Land Surveyor

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Sr. Land Surveyor

Number of positions: 1 Job Location: Edmonds 04

Employment type: Permanent Region: Lower Mainland

Hours of work: Full-time (37.5 hrs/wk) Flexible Work Role: Hybrid

Annual salary: $ 107,000.00 - 135,300.00

What you'll do

- Work with internal clients to define survey scope and budget, and deliver survey services and products for a variety of

legal and engineering survey tasks related to the design, construction, operation and maintenance of the power system in

BC.

- Supervise/mentor internal field and office personnel to deliver legal and engineering survey products.

- Act as BC Hydro Representative on contracts for survey services being delivered on behalf of BC Hydro by external

survey contractors across the province.

- Work closely with the BC Hydro properties management group to ensure BC Hydro interests are properly secured/

maintained.

- Act in an advisory role on BC Hydro projects with regards to Geodesy, spatial data management/quality, land tenure,

Legal/Engineering surveys, contract management etc.

- Manage/monitor quality control processes to ensure all products meet BC Hydro and survey industry standards.

- Manage/monitor project status, data retention/archiving, correspondence, close-out etc.

- Maintain productive relationships with a variety of government agencies (LTSA, NRCAN, MOTI, Municipalities, etc.).

What you bring

- Minimum of 8 years as a British Columbia Land Surveyor in good standing with the Association of British Columbia Land

Surveyors. Will consider candidates with lesser qualifications for a lower category position such those with less than 8

years as BCLS or candidates who are registered as land surveyor in training with ABCLS. Similar qualifications may also be

considered such as commissioned as a Canada Land Surveyor.

- Must be an excellent communicator (written and verbal) and be able to explain complex survey principles to internal

clients and co-workers of all knowledge levels.

- Must have significant legal survey experience and an excellent understanding of boundary principles related to various

road types, natural boundaries, Crown and Private land tenure and all associated research document types and sources.

- Must have significant engineering survey experience and an excellent understanding of the relationship between survey,

design and construction.

- Must be exceptionally organized and have the ability to manage many survey projects simultaneously while progressing

the work efficiently.

- Must be familiar with best practices at all stages of typical survey product development workflows.

- A commission as a Canada Lands Surveyor or good knowledge of surveys on Canada Lands is an asset.

- A Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Geomatics Engineering is an asset.

- Designation as a P.Eng (Geomatics) is an asset.

- A condition of this role is that you have and maintain your BC Class 5 Driver's License Type.

What we offer

- A comprehensive benefits package

- A minimum of 15 paid vacation days

- A lifetime pension

- Flexible work model, depending on your role type

- Training and development courses

For more information on the benefits we offer, visit bchydro.com/benefits.

What else you should know

- Please be advised that this role has been assessed as safety sensitive and pre-qualification alcohol and drug testing will

be required as a pre-condition to employment.

- The successful applicant will also be able to work in varied weather and terrain and willing and able to travel.

- Able to work effectively in a fast-paced team environment.

Location: Burnaby, BC, Canada V3N 4X8

Don't forget to update your Candidate Profile with your current resume and copies of your certifications. If applicable,

include your Trades Qualification. This will ensure we have all the necessary information to assess your application without

any delays.

Date Posted: 2025-09-08 Closing Date: 2025-09-26

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