Surveyor / Survey Technologist
Posted 4 days ago
Job Description
What if you could redefine what's possible?
With us, you can. You want Purpose. Growth. Opportunity. People who get it.
We are the home of ambitious, passionate, and innovative world shapers.
With an unmatched breadth and depth of engineering, advisory and science-based expertise, our global minds unite to power local solutions.
We are pathfinders and impact makers. We are Visioneers. We are WSP.
The Opportunity - Shape the World Around You
As a Surveyor / Survey Technologist supporting our Transportation business across Alberta, you'll be part of the team that brings highways, bridges, transportation corridors, and critical public infrastructure to life.
This role is ideal for someone who thrives in both field and office environments, values autonomy and flexibility, and wants to build a long-term career as part of a highly respected provincial survey team.
Your Impact
The Skills That Set You Apart
Why choose WSP?
We exist to shape communities to advance humanity. The brightest engineers, advisors and scientists from across the globe call WSP home.
Compensation
AB, BC, NT, NU, SK & YT: $77,400 - $102,500
MB & ON: $70,600 - $97,200
NB, NL, NS, PE & QC: $69,900 - $92,900
Disclosure:
The final salary awarded for this role may vary from the above range based on several factors including, but not limited to, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, geographic location, performance, and business or organizational needs. The wage range provided in this job posting may be subject to change for business purposes.
Make Your Mark with WSP
If you're driven by purpose and impact, we'd love to hear from you.
Apply now and take the first step toward a rewarding career shaping the future of transportation in Alberta.At WSP, we exist to shape communities to advance humanity.
It's why we bring people together who are wired to solve complex challenges - engineers, scientists, advisors, and technical experts who are driven by a common passion - to redefine what's possible and shape what comes next. We are Visioneers.
As one of the world's leading professional services firms, we partner with clients across transportation, infrastructure, environment, buildings, energy, water, mining and metals. We pair deep local knowledge with global insights to pioneer solutions designed to leave a lasting, positive impact.
At WSP, you'll join a community of brilliant minds that push boundaries every day - applying deep expertise and fuelling innovation to help create a more connected and resilient future. Here, your ideas are valued, your growth is supported, and you are encouraged to bring your authentic self to work. We empower our people to collaborate across disciplines, challenge the status quo, and shape a career with purpose.
Join us.
Please Note:
Health and Safety is a core paramount value of WSP. Given the importance of keeping one another safe it is expected that you comply with our Health, Safety & Environment (HSE) policy at all times as well as client HSE policies when working at client locations. Full details here .
Some safety-sensitive positions involve fieldwork and may include work in a variety of environmental conditions, such as remote or isolated areas, working alone, and in inclement weather (within safe and reasonable limits).
WSP welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.
WSP is committed to the principles of employment equity. Only the candidates selected will be contacted.
WSP does not accept unsolicited resumes from agencies. Full details here .
With us, you can. You want Purpose. Growth. Opportunity. People who get it.
We are the home of ambitious, passionate, and innovative world shapers.
With an unmatched breadth and depth of engineering, advisory and science-based expertise, our global minds unite to power local solutions.
We are pathfinders and impact makers. We are Visioneers. We are WSP.
The Opportunity - Shape the World Around You
As a Surveyor / Survey Technologist supporting our Transportation business across Alberta, you'll be part of the team that brings highways, bridges, transportation corridors, and critical public infrastructure to life.
This role is ideal for someone who thrives in both field and office environments, values autonomy and flexibility, and wants to build a long-term career as part of a highly respected provincial survey team.
Your Impact
- Deliver high-quality survey support that strengthens design and construction outcomes across Alberta's transportation network.
- Apply strong quality management practices to ensure accuracy, reliability, and compliance on every project.
- Support construction supervision teams by producing grade files, conducting stakeout, checking grades, performing QA/QC, and generating construction quantities.
- Complete topographic, utility, and detail surveys to support engineering design using RTK GNSS, robotic total stations, scanners, drones, and terrestrial scanning tools.
- Provide technical expertise for design teams by collecting and processing field data, preparing survey bases, creating legal composites, and drafting in Civil 3D.
- Produce drone mapping deliverables (LiDAR and photogrammetry) and manage processing workflows.
- Establish and maintain control networks using GNSS and static GPS methodologies.
- Perform quality reviews on work completed by internal staff and independent contractors to ensure consistency and accuracy.
- Contribute to project planning by estimating survey scope and supporting client communication.
The Skills That Set You Apart
- A diploma in Surveying, Geomatics, or Civil Technology, supported by extensive hands-on field experience.
- 5+ years of industry experience, with strong preference for highways, transportation, or heavy civil projects.
- Deep familiarity with GNSS, robotic total stations, scanners, drones, and construction-grade instrumentation.
- Proficiency in Trimble Business Center and Autodesk Civil 3D for data processing and field-to-finish workflows.
- A mindset grounded in accuracy, safety, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
- Comfort working outdoors in variable conditions and travelling for assignments (up to two weeks at a time).
- A commitment to doing work that matters - to communities, clients, and the environment.
Why choose WSP?
We exist to shape communities to advance humanity. The brightest engineers, advisors and scientists from across the globe call WSP home.
- Proudly Canadian - we are a Top 100 Employer in Canada for 2026.
- A global community of brilliant minds - your next idea, mentor, or opportunity is always within reach.
- Limitless opportunities start here - across the country or around the globe - with support to tailor your role to your ambition.
- Flexible work, real balance - we encourage you to prioritize balance in your life.
Compensation
AB, BC, NT, NU, SK & YT: $77,400 - $102,500
MB & ON: $70,600 - $97,200
NB, NL, NS, PE & QC: $69,900 - $92,900
Disclosure:
The final salary awarded for this role may vary from the above range based on several factors including, but not limited to, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, geographic location, performance, and business or organizational needs. The wage range provided in this job posting may be subject to change for business purposes.
Make Your Mark with WSP
If you're driven by purpose and impact, we'd love to hear from you.
Apply now and take the first step toward a rewarding career shaping the future of transportation in Alberta.At WSP, we exist to shape communities to advance humanity.
It's why we bring people together who are wired to solve complex challenges - engineers, scientists, advisors, and technical experts who are driven by a common passion - to redefine what's possible and shape what comes next. We are Visioneers.
As one of the world's leading professional services firms, we partner with clients across transportation, infrastructure, environment, buildings, energy, water, mining and metals. We pair deep local knowledge with global insights to pioneer solutions designed to leave a lasting, positive impact.
At WSP, you'll join a community of brilliant minds that push boundaries every day - applying deep expertise and fuelling innovation to help create a more connected and resilient future. Here, your ideas are valued, your growth is supported, and you are encouraged to bring your authentic self to work. We empower our people to collaborate across disciplines, challenge the status quo, and shape a career with purpose.
Join us.
Please Note:
Health and Safety is a core paramount value of WSP. Given the importance of keeping one another safe it is expected that you comply with our Health, Safety & Environment (HSE) policy at all times as well as client HSE policies when working at client locations. Full details here .
Some safety-sensitive positions involve fieldwork and may include work in a variety of environmental conditions, such as remote or isolated areas, working alone, and in inclement weather (within safe and reasonable limits).
WSP welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.
WSP is committed to the principles of employment equity. Only the candidates selected will be contacted.
WSP does not accept unsolicited resumes from agencies. Full details here .
About WSP Canada
Industry
EngineeringCompany Size
5001-10,000 employees
Application closing date is 2026-06-17
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