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A construction worker in a green vest and white helmet uses a surveying instrument on a road construction site, with machinery and workers in the background.

Municipal Survey

Step into the field with confidence as you learn the essential surveying skills that lay the groundwork for successful municipal road projects.
A construction worker in a green vest and white helmet uses a surveying instrument on a road construction site, with machinery and workers in the background.

Registration Info

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May 3 - 5, 2027
Fee:
Member Rate - $1,390.00
Duration:
3 days

What You’ll Learn

  • Perform basic surveying tasks including levelling, grade checking, and layout 
  • Calculate percentage grades and apply surveying math to construction scenarios 
  • Use transit, level, and total station equipment for fieldwork 
  • Understand GPS and conventional surveying methods for municipal projects 
  • Conduct pre-engineering surveys and benchmark loops for road rehabilitation 

Course Description

Municipal Survey is a hands-on, entry-level course designed to introduce participants to the core techniques and tools used in construction surveying. From levelling and grade setting to field pickup and layout, this course covers the foundational skills needed to support road reconstruction and general construction projects. 

Participants will gain practical experience with transit and level instruments and learn how to perform essential survey calculations. Whether you’re new to surveying or looking to build confidence in the field, this course will prepare you to support municipal infrastructure with precision and professionalism. 

Course Details

  • Municipal road supervisors 
  • Construction forepersons 
  • Public works staff 
  • Infrastructure inspection teams 
  • Certified Road Supervisor (CRS) candidates 
  • Engineers seeking PEO PEAK professional development hours 
  • Overview of Survey Equipment 
  • Construction Layout and Procedures 
  • Use of Transit and Level 
  • Establishing Benchmark Loops 
  • Overview of Total Station Surveying 
  • Pre-Engineering Survey Fieldwork 
  • Survey Calculations for Road Layout and Construction/Inspection Activities 

Participants must be able to perform basic arithmetic calculations, such as: % Grade = (Difference in Elevation / Distance) × 100% 

  • AORS: Elective course for Certified Road Supervisor – Intermediate (CRS-I) designation 
  • OACETT: Eligible for the Technical Specialist Program (Point Value: 5) 
  • Engineering Institute of Canada: Awards 2 Continuing Education Units (CEUs) 

Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Guelph 35 Cowan Pl., Guelph, ON

$359.99 + taxes/night (Standard rooms, non-smoking)
$379.99 + taxes/night (King Suite with Pull-out Sofa, non-smoking)

Check-in: 3:00 pm; Check-out: 12:00 pm

To book, call the hotel directly at 519-763-2339 and ask for the “Ontario Good Roads “special rate.

Please note: The cut-off date to book is Friday, February 26, 2027, to guarantee a reservation. Once the reservation is made, no complimentary changes or cancellations are allowed after Sunday, April 18, 2027.

Delta Hotels Guelph Conference Centre 50 Stone Rd. West, ON

$209.00 + taxes/night

Book your group rate for Good Roads – Open Block

Please note: The cut-off date to book is Monday, April 5, 2027, to guarantee a reservation.

Cambridge Hotel & Conference Centre 700 Hespeler Rd., Cambridge, ON

$149 + taxes/night (Traditional 2 Queens and Deluxe 1 Queen with pullout)

Check-in: 3:00 pm; Check-out: 11:00 am

To book, call the Reservations Department at 1-866-622-1505 or Email frontdesk1@cambridgehotel.ca and use the group name: Guelph Road School 2027

A valid credit card is required for all individual reservations to guarantee the room.

Please note: The cut-off date to book is Monday, April 2, 2027, to guarantee a reservation.

A permit is required to park on campus between 8:00am-5:00pm. Daily passes are available for $13.05 (including HST and Service Fee).

Donald Johnson

Donald graduated from Fanshawe College in Civil Engineering Technology diploma and has a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science from University of Western. He has a wealth of municipal experience, working for the City of London for 10 years in Road Design and Building Departments. He spent 22 years in the Building Department with the Town of Ingersoll and he’s now officially retired, however works part-time for RSM Building Consultants in Kitchener. He’s been an active volunteer instructor for more than 39 years with Good Roads for the Municipal Survey course.