Land Development Surveyor Assistant Co-op Student - Summer 2026 - 4-6 Months

Stantec

The Role

Overview

Assist Survey Crew Chief with GNSS/total‑station construction surveys for community projects.

Key Responsibilities

  • construction survey
  • survey data
  • utility layout
  • equipment care
  • tool safety
  • team communication

Tasks

-Assist in transferring survey data to the proper folder locations. -Communicate effectively with members of the team and follow standard procedures. -Perform construction surveys using GNSS (GPS), electronic total station, and conventional survey equipment. -Assist a crew chief in providing survey for site grading, watermains, storm and sanitary sewers, lot services, roadway and shallow utility construction layout. -Assist in taking care of Company issued survey equipment. -Responsible for safe operation of tools and equipment.

Requirements

  • driver's license
  • construction drawings
  • civil technology
  • physical fitness
  • learning

What You Bring

-Proven ability to learn and take direction -Valid driver’s license and vehicle required -Ability to read and interpret civil construction drawings would be an asset -Successful completion of 1st year Civil Technology as a minimum. -Physically able to work on construction sites in all types of weather conditions

The Company

About Stantec

-Began as a one-person environmental engineering practice and has grown through strategic geographic and service expansion. -Publicly listed on the NYSE and TSX, Stantec has completed major acquisitions to bolster expertise and strengthen global infrastructure portfolio. -Headquartered in the iconic Stantec Tower in Edmonton, the company has delivered landmark projects like the Panama Canal Expansion and high-profile community developments. -Leverages interdisciplinary teams of designers, engineers, scientists, and project managers. -Typical projects span urban planning, civil infrastructure, water management, environmental assessment, energy delivery, and architectural design, serving public and private sectors. -Blends technical prowess with visionary design in bold ventures such as designing its own mixed-use tower and leading multi-nation infrastructure projects.

Sector Specialisms

Industrial

Energy

Infrastructure

Buildings

Residential

Commercial

Water Resources

Heavy Civil

Marine

Transport

Utilities

Solar

Wind

Nuclear

Government

Manufacturing

Environment

Interview Process

-employer will contact candidates selected for interview.