Careers

Kerr & Potvin Inc. is a small surveying practice that focuses on local work and practical, quality service. Our team works closely together, projects are varied, and decisions get made quickly without layers of management. You will have the opportunity to take ownership of your work, work directly with experienced professionals, and see projects through from start to finish. We value reliable people, good field work, and maintaining a straightforward, respectful work environment.

Current Opportunities

1. Survey Party Chief

We are seeking an experienced and motivated Survey Party Chief to join our growing team. The successful candidate will lead field crews on a variety of legal, construction, and topographic survey projects while ensuring accuracy, efficiency, and professionalism in the field.

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead and supervise field surveys on a variety of projects

  • Conduct legal, boundary, topographic, construction, and site surveys

  • Operate and maintain survey equipment including total stations, GPS/GNSS systems, and LiDAR Systems

  • Interpret survey plans, legal descriptions, and engineering drawings

  • Ensure field data is accurate, complete, and properly documented

  • Coordinate daily field activities and communicate project progress with office staff and project managers

  • Maintain safe work practices and ensure compliance with company safety policies

  • Travel to project sites as required

Qualifications

  • Minimum 5+ years of experience in land surveying or geomatics

  • Previous experience as a Party Chief or senior field technician required

  • Strong knowledge of survey procedures and field practices

  • Proficiency with modern survey equipment and software

  • Ability to work independently and lead a crew effectively

  • Strong communication and organizational skills

  • Valid driver’s license with a clean driving record

  • Ability to work outdoors in varying weather and terrain conditions

  • Coordinate with surveyors, engineers, and project managers to ensure accurate and complete deliverables

Position Overview

The Survey Party Chief leads field survey crews and oversees the completion of legal, construction, and topographic surveys. This role is responsible for ensuring accurate field data collection, safe work practices, and efficient project execution while representing the company professionally on site.

2. CAD Drafter

Kerr & Potvin Inc. has partnered with Shade Group Inc. to offer a shared CAD Drafter position supporting both cadastral surveying and civil/drainage projects. This role provides exposure to legal surveying work as well as practical drainage and site design projects.

Key Responsibilities

  • Prepare cadastral survey drawings, including reference plans (R-Plans), SRPRs, boundary sketches, and supporting figures in accordance with Ontario standards

  • Draft topographic plans and base mapping from total station, GNSS, and drone data

  • Assist in the preparation of drainage and civil drawings, including grading, drainage layouts, and site servicing plans

  • Process and organize field data for use in CAD environments

  • Maintain consistent drawing standards, layers, and annotation

  • Coordinate with surveyors, engineers, and project managers to ensure accurate and complete deliverables

Qualifications

Diploma or degree in Civil Engineering Technology, Geomatics, or a related field

Proficiency with CAD software (e.g., MicroSurvey, AutoCAD, Civil 3D or similar)

Familiarity with Ontario land surveying practices and/or drainage/civil design is an asset

Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple projects

Working knowledge of coordinate systems (e.g., MTM NAD83 CSRS) is an asset

Position Overview

This role offers the opportunity to work across both surveying and engineering disciplines, with a mix of boundary-related drafting, topographic mapping, and drainage design projects. The position is based out of Almonte, Ontario, with collaboration between Kerr & Potvin Inc. and Shade Group Inc.

Apply Now

If you are interested in joining Kerr & Potvin Inc., please submit your information below or directly to info@kpsurveyors.com . Selected candidates will be contacted to arrange an interview.