Job Description

We are looking for a Survey Technologist to join our team on a full-time basis, Monday to Friday (40 hours per week).

The Opportunity
The Survey Technologist is responsible for conducting topographic, construction, and as-built field surveys for various civil projects, including land development, municipal engineering, and building construction.

Key Responsibilities
• Collect and assist with topographic survey information using GPS, total station, or drone
technology.
• Provide and assist with construction layout surveys for water, sewer, roadways and earth
moving projects as required using GPS, rod & level, or total station.
• Maintain complete and accurate field notes for survey projects.
• Assist with processing survey data using appropriate control files and coordinate systems.
• Complete site inspection and survey reports daily or as required for each project.
• Assist with site inspections to ensure contractors are constructing work in accordance with design plans and specifications.
• Track construction quantities as support to contract administration for progress payments, as required.
• Collect as-built survey information.
• Assist with the decision-making process in large capital survey equipment purchases.
• Assist as a ground crew member for Unmanned Aerial Vehicle surveys. Pilot for the
Unmanned Aerial Vehicle when required.
• Provide regular verbal project status and progress reports to project managers.

Working Conditions
• Work is mainly in an outdoor environment with some office work.
• Travel outside the city may be required 5% of the time, with some overnight stays.
• Ability to work outside in any weather condition.
• Lifting, hammering, and walking long distances required daily.
• Ability to lift or move up to 50 lbs regularly.

What can you bring?

Education/Experience
• Must be authorized to work in Canada.
• Certificate or diploma in the field of Geomatics, Civil Engineering, or other municipal-type program.
• Minimum 1 year of related experience.
• In the absence of a certificate or diploma, a minimum of 2 years of related experience is required.
• Must have a valid driver’s license and a reliable personal vehicle.

Skills/Abilities
• Working knowledge of survey theory and calculations.
• Working knowledge of Civil 3D.
• Working knowledge of GPS equipment and practices.
• Working knowledge of construction surveying.
• Read and understand project specifications and drawings.
• Ability to understand and follow company document management and revision control
processes.
• Knowledge of computer systems and the ability to work with a variety of software
applications, including file management applications and the Microsoft Office Suite.

About Catterall & Wright
Catterall & Wright is a locally owned partnership located in Saskatoon, providing practical and reliable consulting services since 1965. We strive to provide courteous, personal service with unique and innovative solutions for all municipal infrastructure systems. We are dedicated to providing municipal consulting services with our proficient technical expertise, design, field layout, observation during construction, contract administration, and project management. To say we have an amazing staff is an understatement. We lean on each other, we learn from each other, and most of all, we support each other. That’s how we operate, and that’s Catterall & Wright!

We offer an excellent compensation package that focuses on your health, wealth, career, and life. This includes employer match RRSP, group benefits (extended health coverage, HSA, and WSA), paid overtime, personal days off, paid sick leave, and other C&W gifted days. We also have active Social and EDI committees that promote social and educational events to provide engagement and learning opportunities for all team members.

Check out our website for more information on who we are.

Application Process
Please submit a cover letter and your resume outlining your skills, experience, and interests to resumes@cwce.ca. This post will remain open until a suitable candidate is found.

Only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

Catterall & Wright maintains a confidential application process.

Job Type: Full-time

Schedule: Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person

Let’s build something that lasts — together.

At Catterall & Wright, we’ve spent over 60 years shaping Saskatchewan’s communities through practical municipal consulting that puts people first. Rooted in local knowledge and long-term relationships, we take pride in doing things the right way—delivering solutions that truly stand the test of time.

We’re looking for a Project Engineer or Technologist to join our collaborative team, contributing to meaningful municipal projects like roadways, water systems, and site development. Whether you’re eager to grow into project leadership or already confidently managing mid-sized projects, here you’ll do real work with real people for clients who genuinely value your expertise.

If you’re ready to make a lasting impact alongside a supportive team that celebrates every success, we want to hear from you.

Here’s how you’ll contribute to our projects and team each day:

What you’ll do
Some of your key responsibilities may include:
• Lead the design and management of projects with routine to moderate complexity, including preparing detailed specifications and project manuals that help build reliable municipal infrastructure.
• Gather and coordinate relevant data and information to conduct thorough analyses using accepted tools and standards, ensuring informed and accurate project decisions.
• Prepare clear, comprehensive technical reports that communicate project progress and outcomes effectively to clients and stakeholders.
• Guide drafters in producing accurate drawings as required, supporting smooth project execution.
• Develop and update technical documents and internal resource tools that enhance team efficiency and knowledge sharing.
• Maintain project management documentation and databases, including schedules, budgets, client contracts, and proposal scopes, to keep projects on track and clients informed.
• Support or act as Project Manager by coordinating with contractors to ensure project schedules, costs, deliverables, and scope are clearly understood and met, contributing to successful project delivery.
• Collaborate closely with Survey, CAD, and other team members to fulfill construction requirements, ensuring quality and consistency in project execution.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships, while actively seeking new opportunities through communication and networking to foster business growth.
• Oversee the work of other project engineers and technologists as needed, promoting team development and quality outcomes.

What you bring
You’ll be joining a team that values practical expertise and thoughtful collaboration. Here’s what will help you thrive and grow with us:

Education/Experience
• Authorization to work in Canada
• Bachelor’s degree in Civil, Municipal or Environmental Engineering or Technical Diploma
• Depending on the level of responsibility
o Level 2: Working toward a Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) or Professional Technologist
(P.Tech.) designation, with at least 3-4 years of industry experience
o Level 3: Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) or Professional Technologist (P.Tech.) designation,
with 5–7 years of industry experience

Skills/Abilities
• Strong knowledge of municipal infrastructure construction — from water and sewer systems to roadways, lagoons, and site grading projects
• Experience navigating construction processes and sequencing to keep projects running smoothly
• Solid foundation in civil engineering principles across municipal, transportation, water, and earthworks disciplines, along with general civil construction practices
• Ability to interpret design calculation spreadsheets and troubleshoot historical projects
effectively
• Clear, concise technical report writing skills that communicate progress and outcomes
• Good understanding of project management and contract administration principles to help keep projects on track
• Comfortable with various software tools, including Microsoft Office and file management
systems; experience with XPSWMM or GIS is a bonus
• Small-scale drone operation experience is an asset

We’re excited to bring on someone who shares our commitment to quality, teamwork, and building infrastructure that truly serves communities.

Why Catterall & Wright?

At Catterall & Wright, we’ve proudly served the community since 1965. As a locally owned partnership, we’re rooted in practical, reliable service and committed to delivering innovative, thoughtful solutions for all types of municipal infrastructure.

We strive to be approachable, responsive, and personal in the way we work—with our clients and with each other. To say we have an amazing team is an understatement. We lean on each other, learn from one another, and, most of all, we support one another. That’s how we operate, and that’s who we are.

We also believe your workplace should support your whole life. Our total compensation package is designed to take care of your health, wealth, career, and well-being, and includes:

• Employer-matched RRSP contributions
• Extended health and dental benefits
• Health and Wellness Spending Accounts
• Paid overtime, sick leave, personal days, and additional C&W gifted days
• A culture that values people, not just productivity

We’re proud to have active Social and EDI Committees that organize events, learning opportunities, and ways to connect outside of day-to-day project work.
If you’re looking for meaningful work with a team that genuinely has your back—we’d love to hear from you!

Ready to join us?
Please submit a cover letter and resume outlining your skills, experience, and interests to resumes@cwce.ca.

This post will remain open until a suitable candidate is found.

We appreciate every application; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. All applications are kept strictly confidential.

Job Type: Full-time
Schedule: Monday to Friday;

Work Location: In person with flexibility for occasional remote work