Land Survey Assistant

Location: Brampton, Ontario / Various Project Sites
Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent

Join the AK&M Surveying Team

AK&M Surveying Ltd. is a professional land surveying firm based in Brampton, Ontario, providing legal, construction, topographic, infrastructure, control, and advanced surveying services throughout the Greater Toronto Area and across Ontario.

We are looking for a reliable, motivated, and hardworking Land Survey Assistant to join our growing field team.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone who wants to build a long-term career in the surveying industry. You will work directly with an experienced Survey Party Chief and gain hands-on experience on a variety of construction, infrastructure, development, and legal surveying projects.

Key Responsibilities

As a Land Survey Assistant, you will assist the Survey Party Chief with:

• Construction layout and as-built surveys
• Legal and boundary surveys
• Topographic and existing-condition surveys
• Control surveys and benchmark establishment
• Setting and locating survey monuments, stakes, nails, and other survey markers
• Setting up and operating basic survey equipment under supervision
• Assisting with total stations, GPS/GNSS equipment, digital levels, prisms, and survey rods
• Holding prism poles and assisting with field measurements
• Locating and measuring existing site features
• Maintaining accurate field notes and survey records
• Loading, unloading, organizing, and maintaining survey equipment
• Keeping survey vehicles, equipment, and work areas clean and organized
• Following project-specific instructions and surveying procedures
• Following all company and project health and safety requirements
• Assisting with field surveying activities as required by the Party Chief

Qualifications & Skills

Required

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Basic mathematical and measurement skills
• Ability to follow instructions and work effectively as part of a team
• Reliable and punctual with a strong work ethic
• Comfortable working outdoors and in changing weather conditions
• Physically capable of performing field duties and carrying survey equipment
• Ability to travel reliably to different project sites

Assets

• Diploma or education in Surveying, Geomatics, Civil Engineering Technology, or a related field
• Previous land surveying, construction, or field experience
• Familiarity with Leica Total Stations, GPS/GNSS equipment, or digital levels
• Ability to read and understand construction drawings and plans
• Experience using computers, tablets, or mobile applications
• Valid Ontario driver’s licence with a clean driving record

Previous surveying experience is an asset but is not required. Training will be provided to the right candidate.

Physical & Field Work Requirements

This position involves working in a variety of outdoor and construction environments. Candidates must be comfortable with:

• Working outdoors throughout the year and in varying weather conditions
• Walking and working on uneven terrain
• Working around active construction sites, roadways, and infrastructure projects
• Carrying survey equipment, stakes, rods, and other field materials
• Performing physically demanding field activities
• Working early mornings when required
• Occasional evenings, nights, weekends, and overtime depending on project requirements
• Travelling to project sites throughout the GTA and other areas of Ontario

What We’re Looking For

The ideal candidate is:

• Reliable and punctual
• Safety-conscious
• Willing to learn and develop new skills
• Hard-working and physically capable
• Detail-oriented and accurate
• Able to follow instructions
• Comfortable working outdoors
• A strong team player
• Interested in building a long-term career in land surveying

What AK&M Surveying Offers

At AK&M Surveying Ltd., you will have the opportunity to:

• Work in a full-time, permanent position
• Receive competitive hourly compensation based on experience
• Access overtime opportunities
• Gain experience on large construction and infrastructure projects
• Develop experience in both legal and construction surveying
• Receive training on modern surveying equipment and technology
• Develop your technical and field surveying skills
• Progress toward Survey Technician and Survey Party Chief positions
• Build a long-term career within the surveying industry
• Participate in professional development and career advancement opportunities

Career Growth

At AK&M, we believe in developing our people.

A Land Survey Assistant can progress through roles such as:

Land Survey Assistant → Survey Technician → Survey Party Chief

As you gain experience, technical knowledge, and field skills, you will have opportunities to take on greater responsibilities and advance your career within the company.

How to Apply

If you are interested in starting or developing your career in land surveying, we would like to hear from you.

Please submit your resume to AK&M Surveying Ltd. and include:

“Land Survey Assistant – Application”

in your application.

We thank all applicants for their interest. Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.