Survey Technician | Engineering & Design

Colliers (NASDAQ, TSX: CIGI) is a global diversified professional services and investment management company operating through three industry-leading businesses: Commercial Real Estate, Engineering, and Investment Management. With greater than a 30-year track record of consistent growth and strong recurring cash flows, we scale complementary, high-value businesses that provide essential services across the full asset lifecycle. Our unique partnership philosophy empowers exceptional leaders, preserves our entrepreneurial culture, and ensures meaningful inside ownership — driving strong alignment and sustained value creation for our shareholders. With $5.7 billion in annual revenues, 24,000 professionals, and $109 billion in assets under management, Colliers is committed to accelerating the success of our clients, investors, and people worldwide.

The Colliers Engineering and Design team specialises in civil, infrastructure, surveying, water engineering, town planning and urban design. Key services provided to developers in this service line include site assessment and due diligence, planning approvals and engineering design through to completion of construction.

As a Survey Technician / Graduate Surveyor, you will undertake technical surveying work and support the delivery of survey work across infrastructure, cadastral, and engineering projects. You will work across field, office and project functions and may work towards registration. The role provides direct exposure to statutory work, infrastructure, and land development projects.

Responsibilities

Conduct field surveys using total stations, GPS, levels and laser scanning equipment; Process and analyse survey data using CAD, GIS or BIM software; Draft feature, detail and contour plans from field data; Draft plans for subdivision, easements, leases and engineering set-out; Maintain, calibrate and operate survey equipment; Assist in set-out of infrastructure and built environment projects; Work under supervision of Registered Surveyors for legal plans; Produce and check technical documentation and reports; Provide support to graduate surveyors and assistants on-site; Maintain equipment in clean and calibrated condition

Requirements

Strong mathematical and spatial reasoning skills; High attention to detail and data accuracy; Ability to work outdoors in a physically demanding environment; Adaptable to changing field and office environments; Strong communication and teamwork skills; Organised and self-motivated; Minimum Cert IV in Surveying or related discipline; Interest in career progression or further study