About Us

A bit of history

Founding his company in a suburb in Hull in1908, Sidney Farley was still working in his profession at 93. Over those 70 years, he saw the cityscape of Ottawa radically change.

The history of Farley, Smith & Denis Surveying Ltd. is tied to the growth of the National Capital Region as the Company helped to shape the downtown core and outlying communities. It provided detailed inspections, research and data analysis in the field and applied it to the planning, designing and establishment of property boundaries.

Farley, Smith & Denis Surveying Ltd. continues to be actively involved in the development of the city and the surrounding area. Major projects have included the location of the Hunt Club Golf Course, the design of the Experimental Farm and Wellington West. The Company was a key player in creating many of Ottawa’s suburbs including the multi-phase Westwood Village in Stittsville. It also took on a major role in the development of Orléans.

A dedicated team of professionals

Whether it’s tackling a residential boundary issue or a large infrastructure project, our team of surveyors, engineers, technologists and support staff is up for the job. Their experience, skill and attention to detail means an individual approach to the specific needs of each client.

President / Owner

Business Development, authority and management of a highly skilled land surveying office serving the Eastern Ontario region.

Daniel B. Robinson, O.L.S., O.L.I.P. | Commissioned in 2010
University of Toronto, Survey Science
drobinson@fsdsurveys.ca

Over 35 years experience in all facets of surveying, successfully working with various levels of private and public sectors, including municipal and government agencies, land developers, contractors, lawyers, and the general public across the Eastern Ontario region; an experienced leader and creative problem solver with well-developed interpersonal and communication skills, managing a diverse team of technical and administrative personnel and field crews, full time and seasonal contracts.

Project Supervisors

Project Management, CAD calculations, Topographic, Condominium, CLSR, and OLS Plan Preparation.

Key roles are to interpret survey evidence to calculate and determine property boundaries, perform building gridline and foundation location layout calculations, draft topographical surveys, Surveyor’s Real Property Reports, and check plans prior to OLS submission.

Emad Alrefaai, O.L.S., O.L.I.P. | Commissioned in 2021
Masters of Topographical Engineering, B.Eng (Civil)
Damascus University
ealrefaai@fsdsurveys.ca

Has participated in the successful completion of various survey and GIS projects over 15 years of his experience in this field in Ontario and the middle east. With experience that ranges from the technical details to the management duties and responsibilities.
O.L.S with over 15+ years survey experience

Chris Hall, Survey Technician
Algonquin College
chall@fsdsurveys.ca

Senior Technician/Project Manager with over 25+ years survey experience

Penny Dota, Project Supervisor
Loyalist College
pdota@fsdsurveys.ca

Senior Technician/Project Manager with over 25+ years survey experience

Drafting Staff

Key roles are to Interpret survey evidence to calculate and determine property boundaries, perform building gridline and foundation location layout calculations, draft topographical surveys, Reference Plans, Surveyor’s Real Property Reports and Site/Grading Plans; check plans prior to OLS submission..