Deep-Water Intake Group, a joint venture of multiple subsidiaries of the VINCI Group, construction worldwide leader, specialized in the design and construction of major civil engineering and building works in Canada is hiring an
Chief Surveyor
What is the project?
The Pickering Nuclear Generating Station refurbishment program involves designing and building a new deep-water intake in Lake Ontario to improve the plant's cooling system. This will involve:
- A5 km-long tunnel, built by a pressurized TBM (10.5 m diameter slurry TBM);
- Two vertical shafts (onshore and offshore);
- An offshore modular intake structure, resting on the lake bed.
The project is distinguished by its proximity to an active nuclear site, requiring rigorous standards of safety, planning and coordination.
What you will do:
The Chief Surveyor is accountable for overseeing and managing the surveying team in the collection of monitoring data. Establishing the manual monitoring and supervising the daily survey activities.
Concretely, your tasks will be:
- Management of the in tunnel, LU/LO and surface monitoring teams.
- Accountable for the accurate acquisition of data
- Collection of all monitoring data in time for daily review
- Accountable for the data programming of the tunnel guidance software
- Liaise with JV SCL Engineering team and the Client in relation to daily monitoring reports for the sites and deal with any associated queries
- Develop junior members of staff within the team
- Attend daily SRG (Shift Review Group) meeting if required and feed back to team as necessary
- Manage resources and equipment available to team for monitoring activities
- Organise additional survey resource if and when required to cover additional works instructed by the Client.
- Demonstrate a personal commitment to safety
- Participate towards continuous improvement
- Ensure environmental compliance
- Contribution to the sustainability agenda
Your skills:
- Degree in Geomatics, Civil Engineering, Surveying, or a related field.
- 10 years of experience in construction surveying, in heavy civil works ideally with tunnel or underground projects.
- Extensive knowledge of SCL tunnel monitoring, construction & surveying
- Previous strong experience in managing a large team across split locations
- Experience of monitoring systems geodetic & geotechnical
- Very good knowledge of computer systems and modern survey equipment with data transmission.
- Excellent communication and teamwork skills, with the ability to work in multidisciplinary and multicultural project environments.
- A proactive, field‑oriented mindset with strong problem‑solving capabilities.
- Experience working in nuclear‑regulated environments is an asset.
What do we have to provide:
- Annual gross compensation ranging from CAD 130,000 to CAD 155,000, depending on experience and profile;
- 4 vacation weeks;
- Annual bonus;
- Group Health Insurance (premium participation including virtual health care system);
- Career development opportunities;
- A cosmopolite and inclusive work environment;
- Attractive and challenging project.
The Mindset We Value:
- A desire to contribute to meaningful change.
- Fresh, innovative thinking.
- A strong appetite for learning and continuous improvement.
- The ability to adapt and take on new challenges.
At Deep-Water Intake Group, we believe that diversity is a source of wealth and strength. We are committed to creating an inclusive working environment where every individual is valued and respected. We strongly encourage applications from members of Aboriginal communities and strive to ensure fair and respectful employment opportunities. We recognise the unique contributions of indigenous peoples and are committed to supporting their professional development. By joining our team, you will be part of a company that celebrates diversity and actively works to promote inclusion.
