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# Survey Assistant at Beedie

- **Company:** Beedie
- **Location:** Burnaby, Canada
- **Compensation:** $50k–$55k
- **Employment:** full-time
- **Work type:** onsite
- **Posted:** 2026-08-25
- **Last confirmed live:** 2026-09-07
- **Apply:** https://jobs.lever.co/beedie/4361a939-0e9d-4ef0-aedf-e60c0c37182e

## Job description

At Beedie, we foster talent, encourage innovation, and reward success.

We’re always looking for like-minded people to join our team and share our passion for doing the best work of our lives. Our approach is simple: we work hard, we have fun, and we make a difference. And, we’ve been recognized as a top employer provincially and nationally. Our people are the heart and soul of our organization. If you are passionate, hardworking, ambitious, and want to be part of a dynamic and growing company that will take your career forward, join us.

Are you interested in starting your career in land surveying and development? As a Survey Assistant (Entry Level Grademan), you’ll work closely with our surveyors to gather essential site information and support a variety of field tasks. This is an entry-level role, ideal for candidates with a foundational understanding of surveying who are eager to learn and grow. We offer comprehensive training and mentorship to help you build your skills and advance in the field. You’ll assist with preparing documents, drawings, and maps, setting up and using survey equipment, and supporting layout and measurement activities on site. The role involves hands-on work outdoors, including clearing survey lines, installing stakes, and recording geographical data. If you’re reliable, proactive, and ready to work as part of a collaborative team, we encourage you to apply!

## Key Responsibilities

- Prepare documents, drawings, and geographical maps
- Create a table/graph/drawing showing cut/fill/balance options for sites as requested
- Setup use and breakdown of survey gear including but not limited to; tripods, lasers, survey rods
- Layout of fill areas, preload corners, building locations
- Clear brush and debris from line of survey
- Installation of stakes as required for layout purposes
- Carrying tools and supplies for this task is required
- Confirm elevations, volumes and locations of various onsite services
- Assist with calculating angles to plot slope and other features
- Explore the landscape and record/document geographical information
- Mark land boundaries with geographical tools and measuring devices
- Working outside in inclement weather as required
- Potential for working longer hours to complete survey tasks as requested (as directed by the lead surveyor)

Desired Skills and Experience

- Education or experience in geomatics, land surveying, or a related field
- Familiarity with GPS survey equipment is an asset; training will be provided as part of your development
- Must possess a valid BC driver’s license and have access to a vehicle. (Transportation to job sites will be arranged from a designated meeting location)
- Ability to lift up to 25lbs
- Reliable, punctual, and proactive with a strong sense of initiative
- Excellent communication skills and a collaborative team player
- Exceptional attention to detail

We value your interest in Beedie.  While we can only respond to shortlisted applicants, we will keep your information on file and consider you for future opportunities as they come available.

## About Beedie

## Company Overview
- **One-liner**: Beedie is a vertically integrated private real estate developer and owner of industrial, commercial, and residential properties across Canada and the United States.
- **Entity Type**: Private (bootstrapped, no external funding rounds)
- **Headquarters**: Burnaby, British Columbia, Canada
- **Founded**: 1954
- **Founders**: Keith Beedie

## Core Business
- Primary industry/industries: Real estate development (industrial, commercial, residential), property management, land development, construction financing.
- Target customers: B2B (businesses seeking industrial/office space, tenants) and B2C (homebuyers/renters in residential projects), as well as companies requiring flexible capital through Beedie Capital.
- Mission or purpose statement: "Built for Good" – a commitment to quality construction, community giving, and creating environments where people and businesses can thrive.

## Products & Services
- **Beedie Industrial**: Development, construction, and property management of industrial and commercial real estate – one of Canada's largest private industrial landowners, having completed over 35 million square feet.
- **Beedie Living**: Large-scale residential and mixed-use projects, including high-profile developments in Metro Vancouver.
- **Beedie Capital**: Flexible financing solutions for dynamic companies across North America, evolving alongside partners through multiple growth stages.
- **Beedie Cares / 70/70 Initiative**: Social responsibility program focusing on community partnerships, youth support (e.g., Mackie’s Place Job Skills Program), and employee volunteering.

## Market Standing
- **Valuation/Market Cap**: Not publicly disclosed (privately held).
- **Key Metric**: Annual revenue estimated at USD $36 million (per LinkedIn, 2025). Headcount ~208 employees (as of 2025, down 1% YoY).
- **Notable Investors/Partners**: Bootstrapped and family-owned; no external investors. Notable partners include community organizations (Mackie's Place, local nonprofits).
- **Growth Signals**: Active expansion into new Canadian markets (Calgary since 2014, Toronto since 2018) and US presence (Las Vegas, Nevada). Recently inducted into the Canadian Business Hall of Fame (2025). Multiple open roles posted across departments.

## Competitive Advantages
- **Vertical integration**: Full control over land acquisition, design, construction, financing, and property management – reduces reliance on third parties and accelerates delivery.
- **70-year track record**: Established in 1954, with deep relationships and a reputation for quality and integrity.
- **Scale of land holdings**: One of the largest private industrial landowners in Canada, providing a significant moat in the industrial real estate sector.
- **Community-centric brand**: "Built for Good" ethos differentiates them from purely profit-driven developers, attracting talent and partners aligned with social responsibility.

## Strategic Focus
- Continued expansion of industrial and residential developments in high-growth markets across Western Canada, Ontario, and the US (Las Vegas).
- Scaling Beedie Capital to offer financing to a broader range of companies.
- Deepening community impact through Beedie Cares and the 70/70 initiative.
- Maintaining a strong, collaborative corporate culture as the company grows.

## Why Work Here
- **Culture**: Recognised as a Great Place to Work (Top 100 Best Workplaces in Canada 2024). Collaborative environment that values integrity, innovation, and fun.
- **Work policy**: On-site presence required for most roles (Burnaby, Vancouver, Calgary, Toronto offices). Roles listed on Lever indicate on-site permanent full-time.
- **Perks & benefits**: Maternity leave top-up, mental health & wellness programs, ongoing training & development, and a strong work/life balance. Employees report feeling part of something bigger due to community involvement.
- **Career growth**: Opportunities across multiple departments (accounting, development, property management, marketing, construction) with freedom to take initiative.

## Sources
1. [beedie.ca](https://www.beedie.ca/)
2. [jobs.lever.co/beedie](https://jobs.lever.co/beedie)
3. [linkedin.com](https://ca.linkedin.com/company/beedie)
4. [beedie.ca/careers](https://www.beedie.ca/careers-at-beedie/)
5. [beedie.ca/beedie-built-for-good](https://www.beedie.ca/beedie-built-for-good/)

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