As a Legal Land Surveyor, you’ll bring your expertise to cutting-edge projects, working alongside a dedicated team, and using the latest surveying technology. Build Your Career with CFM, and be part of a company that values precision, innovation, and teamwork.

What's in it for you?

•    Diverse Projects – Work on exciting projects using cutting-edge surveying technologies, including drones, 3D laser scanning, and more.
•    Career Growth – Opportunities for mentorship, leadership, and skill development in a supportive environment.
•    Collaborative Team – Join a team of professionals who share your commitment to quality, safety, and innovation.
•    Competitive Compensation and Benefits – We offer a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package.

•    Develop survey plans, methods and procedures for conducting legal surveys.
•    Plan, direct and supervise or conduct surveys to establish and mark legal boundaries of properties, parcels of lands, provincial and Canada Lands, Aboriginal land claims, wellsite’s, mining claims, utility rights-of-way, roadways and highways.
•    Survey and lay out subdivisions for rural and urban development.
•    Determine precise locations using electronic distance measuring equipment, global positioning systems (GPS), and unmanned aerial vehicles (UAV)/drones.
•    Analyze, manage and display data using geographic information systems (GIS) and computer-aided design and drafting (CAD).
•    Record all measurements and other information obtained during survey activities.
•    Prepare or supervise the preparation and compilation of all data, plans, charts, records and documents related to surveys of real property boundaries.
•    Certify and assume liability for surveys made to establish real property boundaries.
•    Advise, provide consultation and testify as an expert witness on matters related to legal surveys.
•    May supervise other land surveyors, and land survey technologists and technicians.

•    Education – Graduate of a Civil or Geomatics Technology Program, or a Survey Engineering Program.
•    Experience – A minimum of 3 years of experience in surveying, ideally within legal, civil construction, or engineering environment.
•    Certifications – Assets include Basic/Advanced Drone Pilot License, Hydrography, or Underground Utility Locating.
•    Skills – Proficient in AutoCAD and other survey software. Strong organizational skills and excellent communication abilities are essential.
•    Mindset – Detail-oriented, flexible, and capable of working both independently and as part of a team in a dynamic environment.

Founded in 1882, J.D. Irving, Limited (JDI) has operations in Canada and the United States and are a team of 20,000 dedicated employees. At J.D. Irving, Limited, you are part of a dynamic team of professionals who lead with integrity and are passionate about delivering results. With a culture that nurtures talent and creates an inclusive workplace, you can grow your career across our various operating divisions. We are committed to creating accessible environments for our colleagues, candidates, and customers. Requests for accommodation due to a disability (which may be visible or invisible, temporary, or permanent) can be made at any stage of application and employment. We encourage candidates to make their accommodation needs known so that we can provide equitable opportunities. Worried you do not meet all the requirements? Studies have shown that many applicants apply only to job opportunities when they feel they meet 100% of the criteria. We promote an inclusive environment where everyone is appreciated, recognized, and empowered to contribute fully. If you are interested in this position but are worried you did not meet all the requirements, we would encourage you to still apply. We appreciate your interest in our company however only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.