BC Land Surveyor; BCLS

Position: BC Land Surveyor (BCLS
Work on land surveying and development projects across mid Vancouver Island with a trusted, community-focused firm

Earn a competitive starting wage of $50 to $65 per hour (approximately $104,000 to $135,000 per year based on a 40-hour work week), plus company performance bonuses, extended benefits, relocation allowance, and company vehicle and cell phone

Join a supportive, tight-knit team that values autonomy, mentorship, and meaningful local impact

About J.E. Anderson & Associates
J.E. Anderson & Associates has spent more than six decades helping communities across Vancouver Island take shape, street by street and lot by lot. From civil engineering and land surveying to land development consulting, we are involved in every stage of developing land into functional spaces where people live, work, and connect. Our team works closely with municipalities, private developers, and First Nations to deliver projects that are practical, well‑executed, and built to last.

With offices in Victoria, Nanaimo, Parksville, and Campbell River, we offer the chance to build a lasting career close to home, surrounded by experienced professionals who enjoy what they do. If you are looking for engaging work, supportive teammates, and the satisfaction of seeing your efforts take shape in the community, this is a place where you can put down roots.

About The Opportunity
J.E. Anderson & Associates (JEA) is looking for  a full-time BC Land Surveyor  based in or near  Nanaimo, BC or Parksville, BC to work out of our Nanaimo or Parksville offices .

Reporting to JEA's partners and management team, this role is responsible for managing survey projects from proposal through completion. Projects include strata, subdivision, and reference plans, as well as topographic and construction surveys.

More specifically, your responsibilities include but are not limited to:

Completing surveys under the Land Title Act, Strata Property Act, and Land Act

Performing plan reviews, quality control, drafting, and calculations

Preparation of proposals, cost estimates, and project schedules

Providing clients with advice and consultation regarding survey and land development projects

Coordinating and directing field crews and technical staff

Collaborating on multidisciplinary projects alongside JEA’s civil engineering department

Liaising with professionals, contractors, clients, and members of the public

Working safely and in accordance with JEA's defined safety protocols

About You
To be considered for this role, you must be a  commissioned BC Land Surveyor  in good standing with the  Association of BC Land Surveyors (ABCLS) , and hold a valid driver’s license with a clean driver’s abstract.

Additionally, the following skills, attributes and experience are highly valued:

Proven experience managing survey projects from start to finish

Proficiency with drafting software such as Micro Suvery, Civil3D or other CAD based programs

Experience using Leica Infinity or similar data management software

Strong understanding of survey principles, standards, and regulatory requirements

Professional demeanor when interacting with clients, fellow employees, and members of the public

Excellent time management, organizational, and communication skills

A Canadian Land Surveyor commission or experience with Canada Lands Surveys is considered an asset, but not required

As our ideal candidate, you are confident in your ability to deliver survey projects from proposal through completion, with support from partners and senior staff as needed. You are dependable, self‑motivated, and equally comfortable working independently or collaboratively within a team environment.

About Compensation & Benefits
Compensation includes a competitive starting wage of $50 to $65 per hour commensurate with experience (approximately $104,000 to $135,000 per year based on a 40-hour work week), with overtime pay as projects and workload require.

Additional Benefits Include

Extended health, dental, and vision coverage

Paid vacation, overtime pay, sick time, and statutory holidays

Company performance bonuses

Company cell phone plan

Company vehicle for work purposes

Relocation allowance for the right candidate

Paid continuing education and training/mentorship from partners and senior staff

Opportunities for career development and role advancement

Supportive, team-oriented culture with social events and activities

Opportunities to contribute meaningfully to local and regional land development projects

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