SENIOR SURVEYOR (Major Tunnel Infrastructure Project – Toronto, Canada)

Protecnium is an international consulting firm specializing in engineering and technical services (www.protecnium.com/en). We are currently looking for a Senior 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: 24 months- In general, when the project ends, we try to place the employee in other projects to give him/her continuity.

Summary

The Senior 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.
• Supervise junior survey staff and contribute to QA/QC processes and continuous improvement.
• Working hours: Rotational schedule, Monday to Friday – 10-hour shifts per day.

Requirements

• Degree in Surveying or related field.
• Minimum of 5 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 in 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.

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.