Technical Services Supervisor

Job Title: Surveying Services Supervisor

Rotation: 5 days in/2days off

Job Type: Permanent, Full-Time

Caron Equipment is currently seeking a dedicated and motivated Technical Services Supervisor to join our growing team in Timmins, Ontario
. This role is ideal for an experienced surveying professional who thrives in a leadership capacity and is passionate about delivering safe, accurate, and efficient surveying services in a fast-paced operational environment.

The successful candidate must be willing to relocate to Timmins, Ontario
. To support a smooth transition, Caron Equipment will provide temporary housing/accommodations to the successful candidate while they establish themselves in the Timmins area.

As a Technical Services Supervisor, you will play a key role in leading survey crews, coordinating field operations, supporting project execution, and ensuring high-quality survey deliverables.

If you possess strong technical expertise, proven leadership skills, and a commitment to operational excellence, we invite you to join Caron Equipment and grow your career with a company that continues to expand its operations and opportunities across Northern Ontario.

This position is primarily focused on construction and mining surveying, including earthworks, grade control, construction layout, quantities, and as-built surveying. This role does not involve legal or cadastral land surveying.

Key Responsibilities

• Supervise and coordinate daily surveying operations to ensure work is completed safely, accurately, and on schedule.
• Manage drafting tasks and volume computations.
• Prepare estimated quantities and oversee field quantity verification.
• Lead, mentor, and support survey crews, including assigning tasks, providing technical guidance, and conducting performance feedback.
• Ensure all surveying activities comply with company standards, client requirements, and applicable regulations.
• Review survey data, field notes, and deliverables for accuracy and completeness prior to submission.
• Plan and organize field work, including crew scheduling, equipment allocation, and logistics.
• Maintain and oversee surveying equipment, ensuring proper use, calibration, and maintenance.
• Act as the primary point of contact between field crews, project management, clients, and other stakeholders.
• Identify and resolve field issues, technical challenges, and operational constraints in a timely manner.
• Promote and enforce health, safety, and environmental policies, including conducting job hazard assessments and safety meetings.
• Assist with project planning, estimating, and progress tracking to support successful project execution.
• Ensure accurate timekeeping, reporting, and documentation for crews and projects.
• Support training and development initiatives to enhance crew competency and operational efficiency.
• Participate in continuous improvement efforts to optimize surveying processes and service delivery.

Qualifications/Experience

• Diploma or degree in Surveying, Geomatics, Civil Engineering Technology, or a related field.
• Minimum 5+ years of progressive surveying experience, preferably in mining, construction, or heavy civil environments.
• Previous supervisory or leadership experience overseeing survey crews is considered an asset.
• Strong understanding of surveying principles, field procedures, drafting, and volume calculations.
• Proficiency with surveying instruments, GPS systems, total stations, and related software applications.
• Experience with drafting and survey data processing software.
• Strong leadership, organizational, and communication skills.
• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities and adapt in a fast-paced operational environment.
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making capabilities.
• Commitment to maintaining high standards of…