- Work on land surveying and development projects across mid Vancouver Island with a trusted, community-focused firm
- Earn a competitive starting wage of $50 to $65 per hour (approximately $104,000 to $135,000 per year based on a 40-hour work week), plus company performance bonuses, extended benefits, relocation allowance, and company vehicle and cell phone
- Join a supportive, tight-knit team that values autonomy, mentorship, and meaningful local impact
J.E. Anderson & Associates has spent more than six decades helping communities across Vancouver Island take shape, street by street and lot by lot. From civil engineering and land surveying to land development consulting, we are involved in every stage of developing land into functional spaces where people live, work, and connect. Our team works closely with municipalities, private developers, and First Nations to deliver projects that are practical, well-executed, and built to last. With offices in Victoria, Nanaimo, Parksville, and Campbell River, we offer the chance to build a lasting career close to home, surrounded by experienced professionals who enjoy what they do. If you are looking for engaging work, supportive teammates, and the satisfaction of seeing your efforts take shape in the community, this is a place where you can put down roots.
For more information, please visit our website: jeanderson.com
J.E. Anderson & Associates (JEA) is looking for a full-time BC Land Surveyor based in or near Nanaimo, BC or Parksville, BC to work out of our Nanaimo or Parksville offices.
Reporting to JEA's partners and management team, this role is responsible for managing survey projects from proposal through completion. Projects include strata, subdivision, and reference plans, as well as topographic and construction surveys.
More specifically, your responsibilities include but are not limited to:
- Completing surveys under the Land Title Act, Strata Property Act, and Land Act
- Performing plan reviews, quality control, drafting, and calculations
- Preparation of proposals, cost estimates, and project schedules
- Providing clients with advice and consultation regarding survey and land development projects
- Coordinating and directing field crews and technical staff
- Collaborating on multidisciplinary projects alongside JEA’s civil engineering department
- Liaising with professionals, contractors, clients, and members of the public
- Working safely and in accordance with JEA's defined safety protocols
To be considered for this role, you must be a commissioned BC Land Surveyor in good standing with the Association of BC Land Surveyors (ABCLS), and hold a valid driver’s license with a clean driver’s abstract.
Additionally, the following skills, attributes and experience are highly valued:
- Proven experience managing survey projects from start to finish
- Proficiency with drafting software such as MicroSuvery, Civil3D or other CAD based programs
- Experience using Leica Infinity or similar data management software
- Strong understanding of survey principles, standards, and regulatory requirements
- Professional demeanor when interacting with clients, fellow employees, and members of the public
- Excellent time management, organizational, and communication skills
- A Canadian Land Surveyor commission or experience with Canada Lands Surveys is considered an asset, but not required
As our ideal candidate, you are confident in your ability to deliver survey projects from proposal through completion, with support from partners and senior staff as needed. You are dependable, self-motivated, and equally comfortable working independently or collaboratively within a team environment.
Compensation includes a competitive starting wage of $50 to $65 per hour commensurate with experience (approximately $104,000 to $135,000 per year based and a 40-hour work week), with overtime pay as projects and workload require.
Additional benefits include:
- Extended health, dental, and vision coverage
- Paid vacation, overtime pay, sick time, and statutory holidays
- Company performance bonuses
- Company cell phone plan
- Company vehicle for work purposes
- Relocation allowance for the right candidate
- Paid continuing education and training/mentorship from partners and senior staff
- Opportunities for career development and role advancement
- Supportive, team-oriented culture with social events and activities
- Opportunities to contribute meaningfully to local and regional land development projects
If you're looking to grow your career with a well-established firm that values practical experience, local impact, and a supportive team environment, apply today and join the J.E. Anderson team.
