Company Description Matcon provides design and management services that focus on delivering efficient, practical solutions for complex construction projects. The company is committed to pioneering new methods and improved ways of working to address pressing challenges in today’s construction industry. By combining technical knowledge with ingenuity and a strong drive for innovation, Matcon supports clients in achieving high-quality, cost-effective results. Team members collaborate across disciplines to solve problems, optimize processes, and advance modern construction practices.
Role Description This full-time Surveyor role is a hybrid position based in Coquitlam, BC, with a combination of on-site work and some work-from-home flexibility. The Surveyor will perform field surveys, collect measurements, and verify site conditions to support construction planning, layout, and quality control. Daily responsibilities include operating survey instruments, setting out and checking elevations and alignments, preparing survey drawings and records, and collaborating with project managers, engineers, and site supervisors. The Surveyor will interpret design plans, ensure that work complies with specifications and standards, and contribute to project documentation, reporting, and issue resolution. The role also involves maintaining equipment, applying safety procedures, and communicating clearly with colleagues and stakeholders.
Qualifications
- Proficiency in land and construction surveying practices, including field measurements, layout, and site verification.
- Experience using survey instruments and related technology (e.g., total stations, GNSS/GPS, laser levels, and data collectors).
- Ability to interpret engineering drawings, site plans, and construction specifications accurately.
- Strong skills in recording, organizing, and analyzing survey data, with attention to detail and accuracy.
- Effective communication and collaboration skills to work with project teams, contractors, and clients.
- Solid understanding of construction processes, relevant regulations, and safety standards.
- Competence with common office and technical software (e.g., Microsoft Office, CAD or survey drafting tools) is an asset.
- Post-secondary education in surveying, geomatics, civil engineering technology, or a related discipline, or equivalent experience.
- Ability to work outdoors in varying conditions and to travel to job sites within the region as required.
- Demonstrated problem-solving skills, reliability, and commitment to quality and productivity.
