Land Survey Crew Lead

Job post summary

Date posted: July 27th, 2026

Job description

Employment Opportunity: Survey Crew Lead

Are you an experienced land survey crew lead who enjoys working as a team and delivering high-quality results?

Do you thrive working outdoors, solving challenges, and taking ownership of projects?

Are you a motivated leader with strong technical skills and a commitment to safety?

If you answered YES to all the above, we want YOU!

Hagen Surveys is seeking an experienced and motivated Survey Crew Lead to join our growing team. This is a full-time, permanent position with occasional overtime or adjusted hours as project requirements dictate.

What We Offer

• Comprehensive Benefits Package
• Competitive compensation based on experience
• Opportunities for professional growth and advancement
• Supportive team environment with modern survey equipment and technology
• Ongoing training and development opportunities

Schedule

• Full-time field position averaging approximately 44 hours per week
• Monday to Friday, typically 7:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., with some days extending to approximately 6:00 p.m. depending on project requirements
• Occasional evening and weekend overtime may be required

Position Summary

The Survey Crew Lead is responsible for planning and executing field survey work while providing a positive impression of our firm and the greater Land Surveying profession to the public. This role requires strong technical knowledge, excellent communication skills, and a commitment to delivering accurate survey data that meets client and regulatory requirements.

We're looking for someone who can quickly become a productive member of our team, works well independently, and takes pride in delivering quality work with minimal supervision.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise a survey field crew performing Legal surveys, topographic surveys, and construction surveys
• Liaise with Landowners, clients, and construction site supervisors in a professional manner
• Document all field work performed through field notes, checklists and data gathered from survey equipment
• Ensure survey data is complete, accurate, and ready for office processing.
• ·Train, mentor, and provide direction to junior survey staff and assistants.
• ·Work safely and in accordance with company safety policies, provincial regulations, and client site requirements.

Other duties may be assigned as required.

Qualifications

• Post-secondary education in Geomatics Engineering Technology, Surveying, or a related discipline.
• Minimum 5 years of progressive field survey experience, including experience leading a survey crew.
• Experience in cadastral (municipal and rural legal surveys) topographic, and construction surveying.
• Valid Class 5 Driver's Licence with a clean driving record.
• Candidates with valid Safety tickets (First Aid, CSTS WHMIS, and Ground Disturbance) are preferred
• Strong working knowledge of modern survey equipment and software
• Experience with the use and safe operation of ATVs and other off-road vehicles.
• Ability to work independently while managing field priorities.
• Strong organizational, problem-solving, and leadership skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Physically capable of working outdoors in varying weather conditions and walking long distances over uneven terrain.

About Us

Hagen Surveys (1982) Ltd. has proudly served Alberta for over 50 years, providing professional land surveying services for, cadastral, construction, and development projects. Based in east Edmonton, our experienced team is committed to delivering accurate, reliable, and responsive surveying solutions while maintaining the highest standards of safety, integrity, and customer service.

If you're looking to join a respected Alberta Land Surveying company where your leadership and expertise make a real impact, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today and become part of the Hagen Surveys team.

Application question(s)

• Do you have Post-secondary education in Geomatics Engineering Technology, Surveying, or a related discipline?
• Do you have cadastral (municipal and rural legal surveys) topographic, and construction surveying experience?

Experience

• survey crew leadership: 1 year (preferred)
• progressive field survey : 1 year (preferred)

Licence/Certification

• Class 5 Driver's Licence with a clean driving record (preferred)
• Work Location: In person