About DesignPoint:
Headquartered in Bedford, NS with offices in Sydney, Bridgewater, and Stellarton, DesignPoint is a leading professional services firm specializing in land development, municipal infrastructure, geotechnical, environmental, transportation, and structural engineering, and surveying services. Serving both public and private sector clients, we foster a team environment full of innovation and expertise, driving projects that shape the future of our communities.
Why Join Our Team?
At DesignPoint, we are a dynamic and growing team that is committed to providing a wide scope of engineering and surveying services across multiple disciplines and industries. We value creativity, innovation, flexibility and offer opportunities that allow our team to excel through continued learning, professional growth, and the freedom to explore forward thinking solutions. We are experienced professionals who enjoy a positive work environment and contribute to impactful projects.
Opportunity: Survey Technologist
As a Survey Technologist, you will play a key role in supporting our survey team on a wide range of projects. Working closely with experienced Surveyors, you will assist in delivering accurate layout, measurement, and data collection services critical to project success. The ideal candidate has hands-on experience with survey equipment, possesses strong problem-solving skills, pays close attention to detail, and enjoys working outdoors in dynamic environments.
Key responsibilities include:
- Completion of topographic and legal surveys
- Completion of construction surveys
- Regular communication with Project Surveyors
- Regular communication with contractors and clients
- Attend safety meetings
Key requirements include:
- Survey Technician Geomatics Technologist diploma or equivalent experience
- 2+ years’ experience as a Survey Technologist
- Experience on legal/topographic survey projects
- Ability to use survey equipment (total station, GPS, laser scanner)
- Ability to work outside in all weather conditions
- Ability to self‐initiate and solve problems
- Ability to use and experience with a chainsaw is an asset
- Attention to detail
- Strong written and oral communication (English) skills
- Ability to work in a team environment
- Valid driver’s license
Key Benefits:
- Collaborative working relationship with the firm’s principals
- Opportunities for career and personal development
- Competitive remuneration packages
- Medical and dental coverage with Blue Cross, including unlimited access to online physicians
- RRSP group plan
- Free on-site parking
Our Culture:
At DesignPoint, we have created an environment that emphasizes innovation, creativity, and strategic collaboration. Our team members are encouraged to be forward-thinking and solutions focused. We pride ourselves on our positive work culture and our dedicated commitment to professional growth and education.
If you are driven to excel in your surveying career and care about making a difference in the field of surveying, while looking for a place to grow your career, we would love to hear from you.
Joining DesignPoint and being a part of a team that strives to be involved in the future of surveying in Nova Scotia will be a rewarding and elevated career experience.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $20.00-$25.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Casual dress
- Dental care
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Paid time off
- RRSP match
- Vision care
Application question(s):
- Do you currently live in the New Glasgow / Stellarton area?
- Are you legally able to work in Canada?
- Do you have experience using a chainsaw?
Experience:
- surveying: 1 year (preferred)
Work Location: In person
