Principal - Ontario Land Surveyor

Role

Arcadis is seeking a Principal – Ontario Land Surveyor to join our expanding team. In this leadership role, you will guide and provide professional oversight for our Ontario Land Survey division, manage a skilled team of survey technologists and technicians, and collaborate closely with clients and multidisciplinary project leads. This position is ideal for individuals who thrive in a fast‑paced environment and enjoy managing diverse, complex projects.

• Provide expert leadership and technical guidance as the lead Ontario Land surveyor, supporting both staff and broader regional initiatives.
• Plan, direct, and oversee the activities of the Geomatics Technical Support Unit, ensuring responsiveness to evolving priorities and project timelines.
• Offer strategic input on the development of Geomatics policies, standards, and quality assurance frameworks.
• Manage projects, including working with clients to establish scope, budget, schedule and safety expectations.
• Oversee projects to ensure they meet contractual requirements while delivering quality deliverables that meet or exceed our clients' expectations.
• Ensure quality assurance procedures are carried out and that field returns, drawings and legal plans meet regulatory requirements.
• Sign and professionally certify legal surveys.
• Work with the Business Unit Lead and Business Unit Director to drive growth in the Ontario market for the Land Surveying Division of Arcadis.
• Be part of the business development process, building relationships, preparing proposals, and exploring new business opportunities emerging from the market.
• Build a strong, cohesive technical team that encourages high‑quality work in an environment that mentors for personal and professional growth.

• Qualified Ontario Land Surveyor, in good standing with the Association of Ontario Land Surveyors, with the ability to sign and professionally certify legal surveys; experience complying with the AOLS Certificate of Authorization.
• Over 8 years of relevant experience.
• Demonstrated team‑leadership experience.
• Experience exploring and obtaining new business opportunities through professional relationship development, including writing proposals.
• Strong technical skills related to subdivision, condominium, boundary retracements, topographic surveys, and easement mapping, with a comprehensive understanding of relevant legislation and regulatory standards governing land surveying in Ontario.
• Proficiency in using industry‑standard surveying software and equipment, with the ability to integrate emerging technologies (e.g., LiDAR, drones) to enhance survey capabilities and innovation.
• Possession of a Bachelor's degree in Surveying or a related field is advantageous.

The salary range for this position is $125,000 - $175,000.

We are an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. Women, minorities, people with disabilities, and veterans are strongly encouraged to apply. We are dedicated to a policy of non‑discrimination in employment on any basis including race, creed, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, citizenship status, veteran status, or any other basis prohibited by law.