Protecnium is an international firm specializing in engineering and technical services (www.protecnium.com/en). We are currently looking for a Surveyor to join our team for a Major Tunnel Infrastructure Project in Toronto, Canada (on-site position).
Project: Large-Scale Tunnel Infrastructure Works
Estimated duration of the position: until March 2027- In general, when the project ends, we try to place the employee in other projects to give him/her continuity.
Summary
The Surveyor will be responsible for ensuring accurate survey control and setting-out activities across heavy civil projects. The role ensures compliance with project tolerances, supports efficient project delivery, and provides technical leadership through reliable survey data and coordination with multidisciplinary teams.
Main Responsibilities
- Lead survey operations on heavy civil projects, ensuring accurate setting-out and alignment.
- Control and verify geometry, position, and levels of civil works (roads, railways, bridges, tunnels, metro, etc.).
- Establish and maintain the survey control network.
- Perform and validate set-out and as-built surveys.
- Process and approve survey data in line with project tolerances.
- Monitor deformation, convergence, and settlement, proposing corrective actions when required.
- Coordinate with site teams, engineers, and digital delivery teams (BIM/scanning).
- Ensure proper equipment management, calibration, and data accuracy.
Working hours: 7/3- 7/4- 12 hours rotational shifts
Requirements
- Degree in Surveying or related field.
- Minimum of 3 years of experience as a field surveyor in heavy civil projects (roads, highways, railways, bridges, tunnels, metro, etc.).
- Strong experience in setting out, alignment control, and as-built surveys on infrastructure works.
- Experience with point clouds, Civil 3D, and survey data processing.
- Solid understanding of survey control networks and construction tolerances (line, level, convergence, settlement).
- Ability to work in dynamic site environments with strong problem-solving skills.
- Familiarity with digital tools, automation, and data integration systems.
- English level: B2 minimum.
Benefits
- Working for an international company currently expanding.
- 22 paid vacation days + 5 working days of sick leave (100% salary).
- Travel: At the beginning and end of the project.
- Hotel: Two weeks of accommodation at the beginning and end of the project.
- Company laptop provided.
- Company phone provided.
- Medical insurance provided.
- Public transport bonus included.
The description and conditions indicated here are intended to describe the general nature of the work performed by employees but do not constitute a complete list of responsibilities, duties, and general competencies required by the staff. Additionally, they do not establish an employment contract and are subject to modifications as required by the employer.
At Protecnium, we are committed to upholding the highest standards of equality, diversity, and inclusion throughout our recruitment processes. We welcome applications from talented professionals of all backgrounds, regardless of age, disability, gender identity, marital or civil partnership status, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation.
To ensure fairness and accessibility, we also provide reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process. Candidates requiring support are encouraged to let us know at the earliest opportunity.
Pay: $90,000.00 per year
Application question(s):
- Are you legally authorized to work in Canada? If yes, please specify your current work authorization status (e.g., Canadian citizen, permanent resident, open work permit, employer-specific work permit, postgraduate work permit, or other). Include the type of permit and its expiration date if applicable.
- Please confirm your nationality. If you hold more than one nationality (e.g., multiple passports), kindly indicate so. This information is essential for the selection process.
- This is a 100% on-site position located in Toronto, Canada. Are you comfortable with this condition?
- On a scale from 1 to 10, how would you rate your English proficiency, with 1 being no proficiency and 10 being fully bilingual?
- How many years of experience do you have working as a Field Surveyor?
- Please briefly describe your experience as a field surveyor, specifying how many years you have worked on heavy civil projects (bridges, highways/motorways, roads, railways/trains, tunnels, metro, etc.). Break down your experience by project type (e.g., 3 years in highways, 2 years in railways, 1 year in tunnels, etc.) to provide a clear overview of your background.
- What is your desired *gross annual salary* for this position (in CAD), considering the tasks and requirements described? Please provide an honest and realistic figure, taking into account that *the company covers relocation expenses* (such as transportation and flight costs), as well as *a couple of weeks of hotel accommodation upon arrival. In cases where it is required for your employment, the company will also cover the cost of the work visa. Accommodation and daily living expenses beyond this period are not covered by the company.* All other benefits can be reviewed in the job description.
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Work Location: In person
