Principal - Ontario Land Surveyor

Arcadis

The Role

Overview

Lead Ontario land survey division, oversee projects, strategy, and business growth.

Key Responsibilities

  • business development
  • team management
  • approvals coordination
  • survey leadership
  • geomatics policy
  • compliance oversight

Tasks

-Actively seeks out and explores business prospects -Business development and management of the Land development team -Coordinate with consultants, municipal staff, and internal teams to secure approvals efficiently and on schedule. -Provide expert leadership and technical guidance as the lead Ontario Land surveyor, supporting both staff and broader regional initiatives. -Offer strategic input on the development of Geomatics policies, standards, and quality assurance frameworks. -Plan, direct, and oversee the activities of the Geomatics Technical Support Unit, ensuring responsiveness to evolving priorities and project timelines. -Ensures compliance with all responsibilities outlined in the AOLS Certificate of Authorization -Work with the Business Unit Lead and Business Unit Director to drive growth in Ontario for the Land Surveying Division -Cultivates and nurtures client relationships and prepares proposals

Requirements

  • ontario surveyor
  • trimble
  • civil3d
  • lidar
  • 8+ years
  • communication

What You Bring

-Capable of signing and professionally certifying legal surveys -Proficient in using industry-standard surveying software and equipment -Qualified Ontario Land Surveyor, in good standing with the Association of Ontario Land Surveyors -Ability to integrate emerging technologies (e.g., LiDAR, drones) to enhance survey capabilities and innovation an asset. -Knowledgeable in land development surveys such as Subdivision, Condominium, Boundary retracements, Topographic surveys, and Easement mapping an asset. -Comprehensive understanding of the relevant legislation and regulatory standards governing Land Surveying in Ontario -Previous experience collaborating with multi-disciplinary teams, including planners, architects, and engineers, is beneficial -The ideal candidate should possess over 8 years of relevant experience -Meeting all AOLS Continual Professional Development (CPD) requirements -Possession of a Bachelor's degree in Surveying or a related field is advantageous -Demonstrates significant experience in overseeing field and office staff in land survey preparation, ownership, and title research, and the creation of title opinions, reports, and correspondence -Familiarity with Trimble and Civil3D is advantageous -Demonstrates exceptional communication and interpersonal skills

The Company

About Arcadis

-Evolved into a global design, engineering and consultancy powerhouse. -Excels in major infrastructure, water management, urban building, transport and industrial manufacturing projects worldwide. -Recent standout assignments include flood defences in New York, the Sydney Metro, and sustainable legacy planning for the Paris Olympics. -Structured around core business areas—Places, Mobility, Resilience and Intelligence—backed by digital centres of excellence. -Notable for blending data-driven tools with traditional consulting to optimise asset lifecycles and smart infrastructure.

Sector Specialisms

Infrastructure

Water

Environment

Buildings

Transport

Utilities