In order to meet the needs of our clients, our staff includes Ontario Land Surveyors, Technologists, Technicians, Systems Analysts, Party Chiefs, Survey Assistants, Planners, Accounting, Human Resource Professionals and support personnel.

Sorry, we currently have no job vacancies, but we would be happy to accept your resume and keep it on file.

J.D. Barnes Limited offers a competitive salary, benefits and a positive, energetic atmosphere to work in for those who wish to become part of our team.

Résumés can be forwarded via mail, fax or e-mail to:

Human Resources
J.D. Barnes Limited
140 Renfrew Dr., Suite 100
Markham, Ontario L3R 6B3

 hr@jdbarnes.com

Fax: (905) 477-0892

We thank all applicants; however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Below you will find brief descriptions of all the positions that J.D. Barnes Limited recruits for from time to time. Our current company vacancies are listed above, however, we are pleased to accept Résumés from individuals who possess qualifications for any position. Please note that while experience is preferred, we do hire individuals for entry-level opportunities as they become available.

CAD Technologist

Candidates must be able to perform survey adjustments and calculations with GEM and to draft and process topographic information with AutoCad, MicroStation and Softdesk. Previous experience in a similar capacity is mandatory. Previous experience in construction layout calculations would be an asset. Candidates should be a graduate of a Survey or Civil Engineering Program. Survey CAD Operators/Calculators work out of all our offices.

Survey Party Chief

Applicants should have experience using a variety of survey instruments (Total Station, transits, levels, etc.), strong mathematical ability and proven supervisory skills. Please note that these jobs require you to work out-of-doors and carry various pieces of survey equipment from site to site. Party Chiefs work out of all our offices.

Survey Assistants

This position requires that you assist the Party Chief (help crew leader) with measurements, instruments, calculations and so forth. You will be responsible for operating held equipment such as transits, levels, Total Stations, data collectors, etc. Please note that this position takes place out-of-doors and demands a certain degree of physical strength as you must carry equipment to and from site to site. Survey Assistants work out of all our offices.

Survey CAD Technologist

Candidates must be capable of calculating and drafting plans of subdivision and plans of survey in a CAD environment, preferably MicroStation. Previous experience in a similar capacity is mandatory, as are exceptional communication skills. Field and office experience are assets. Survey CAD Technologists work out of all our offices.

Ontario Land Surveyors and Articling Students

Successful applicants will be required to supervise field crews and CAD operators in cadastral and construction survey environments. Candidates should possess a thorough knowledge of CAD systems - preferably MicroStation - and a good understanding of Total Station and Data Collector technology. Working knowledge of Global Positioning Systems is an asset and superior communication skills are essential. Preference will be given to applicants possessing a Bachelors' Degree in Survey Science or the equivalent. Candidates should exhibit skills which provide them with the ability to supervise field and office staff working in a team environment to meet client needs in the land development and building industries. We offer an employee share ownership plan and a performance bonus plan to those who are eligible.

Project Surveyor

This position involves the management of projects related to legal surveys, housing surveys, pre-engineering surveys for highway engineering projects, geodetic control surveys and construction layout. This position is also responsible for the supervision of field crews and CAD operators in a cadastral, geodetic and construction survey environment. Candidates should possess a good understanding of Microstation or AutoCAD / LDD systems as well as Total Station and Data Collector technology. A working knowledge of Global Positioning Systems is an asset and excellent communication skills are essential. Preference will be given to applicants possessing OLS/CLS credentials and a Bachelors Degree in Survey Science or the equivalent. Candidates should exhibit skills allowing them the ability to estimate project costs, supervise and motivate field and office staff, liaise with clients, meet timelines and oversee large projects from inception to completion. There may be occasions when out-of-town travel will be required, depending on the demands of the project. We offer an employee share ownership plan and a performance bonus plan to those who are eligible.

Mapping Technologists

Candidates must be capable of producing digital topographic mapping and orthoimagery from scanned aerial photography. Knowledge of Windows NT, MicroStation and softcopy photogrammetric mapping experience are assets. All GIS Mapping Technologists work out of our corporate head office in Markham.

GIS Utility Technologists

Candidates are responsible for the conversion, interpretation, and mapping of data for major utility companies. Applicants must have a GIS Diploma or Certificate and those with previous experience working on utility or municipal projects will be given preference. Software experience with Microstation, AutoCad and ArcInfo are assets. This position may involve shift work. Markham.

Intermediate Planner

The Planning group is a growing consulting division of J.D. Barnes Ltd. This position reports to the Planning Manager and primarily provides services from our Markham head office. The successful candidate will be responsible for day to day project management and client liason on assigned projects as well as assisting in marketing and busness development. Applicants must have a minmum of 4 years of land planning and project management experience, preferably in the private sector, a degree in planning or a related field, experience working with professionals within a team environment and well developed organizational, reporting and presentation skills. Some experience in municipal public meeting presentations, proficiency in MS Office as well as familiarity in supervising CAD drawing preparation is also required. Membership in CIP/OPPI is preferred

Senior CAD Technician

The successful candidate must have extensive experience in legal boundary work, project management and a thorough knowledge of field methodology as well as a strong knowledge of MicroStation software and a proven ability to perform calculations accurately with high production. Applicants must also have excellent communication skills along with the ability to learn new field and office surveying technologies. This position is available in our Ottawa office.