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About the Role

Arcadis is seeking a Principal – Ontario Land Surveyor to lead and provide professional oversight for the Ontario Land Survey division. This role involves managing a skilled team, collaborating with clients and project leads, and managing diverse, complex projects in a fast-paced environment. The position is within the global Places business area, focusing on creating, supporting, and enhancing smart, safe, and sustainable places for communities worldwide.

Responsibilities

Provide expert leadership and technical guidance as the lead Ontario Land Surveyor.
Plan, direct, and oversee Geomatics Technical Support Unit activities.
Offer strategic input on Geomatics policies, standards, and quality assurance frameworks.
Manage projects, including establishing scope, budget, schedule, and safety expectations with clients.
Oversee projects to ensure contractual requirements and client quality expectations are met.
Ensure quality assurance procedures are carried out, meeting regulatory requirements for field returns, drawings, and legal plans.
Sign and professionally certify legal surveys.
Collaborate with Business Unit Lead and Director to drive growth in the Ontario Land Surveying market.
Participate in business development, building relationships, preparing proposals, and exploring new opportunities.
Build a strong, cohesive technical team, fostering personal and professional growth.

Requirements

Qualified Ontario Land Surveyor, in good standing with the Association of Ontario Land Surveyors.
Ability to sign and professionally certify legal surveys.
Experience working with compliance with all responsibilities outlined in the AOLS Certificate of Authorization.
Over 8 years of relevant experience.
Team leadership experience.
Experience exploring and obtaining new business opportunities through professional relationships.
Deep business development experience, including writing proposals.
Strong technical skills in subdivision, condominium, boundary retracements, topographic surveys, and easement mapping.
Comprehensive understanding of relevant legislation and regulatory standards governing land surveying in Ontario.
Proficient in industry-standard surveying software and equipment.
Ability to integrate emerging technologies (e.g., LiDAR, drones) to enhance survey capabilities and innovation (asset).

Skills

Team leadership
Business development
Proposal writing
Subdivision
Condominium
Boundary retracements
Topographic surveys
Easement mapping
Industry-standard surveying software
Industry-standard surveying equipment
LiDAR
Drones

Location

Ontario

Experience Level

Over 8 years of relevant experience

Education Level

Bachelor's degree in Surveying or a related field (advantageous)

Salary/Compensations

$150,000 - $190,000

About the Company

Arcadis delivers world-leading sustainable design, engineering, and consultancy solutions for natural and built assets.
A global business comprising 34,000 people in over 30 countries.
Dedicated to improving quality of life.
Pioneering a skills-based approach to empower employees and maximize impact.
Committed to delivering sustainable solutions for a more prosperous planet.

Equal Opportunity

Committed to equality, diversity, inclusion, and belonging.
An equal opportunity and affirmative action employer.
Women, minorities, people with disabilities, and veterans are strongly encouraged to apply.
Dedicated to a policy of non-discrimination in employment on any basis prohibited by law.