Land Survey Technician (Field Crew Chief)

What the position entails:

Are you looking for the opportunity to share your survey expertise with a talented and passionate team? Does the opportunity to travel and work on projects outside in the field energize you?

If you have been searching for a company that supports career development and has a proven, safety-first culture – you have come to the right place!

Our dynamic Geomatics team is looking for a Land Survey Technician (Filed Crew Chief) in Weyburn, SK.Joining the GeoVerra team means you’ll step into a career with wide-open opportunities. Ideally, you are organized and highly collaborative, with strong communication skills and an infectious positivity that encourages this attitude in all team members. You will have a strong handle on equipment and field tools, with a healthy respect for the outdoors and the timeline of the task at hand.

This is a permanent, full-time position with 20-50 hours per week.

What you will do:

• Conduct field surveys and operate survey instruments and computer equipment to measure distance, angles, elevations and contours.
• Determine precise geographic locations using global positioning systems (GPS) equipment.
• Record measurements and other information obtained in a systematic order during field survey activities.
• Assist in the calculation, analysis and computation of measurements obtained during field surveys.
• Prepare detailed drawings, charts and plans and survey notes and reports.
• Analyze latitude, longitude and angles and compute trigonometric and other calculations to plot features, contours and areas to a specific scale.
• Supervise other Land Survey Technicians (Junior Crew Chiefs) and Survey Assistants.
• Other duties as assigned.

What you will bring:

• Completion of a 1–2-year college program in geomatics or Land Survey technology.
• Required 5 years minimum experience as a Field Crew Chief.
• Mandatory 5+ years of supervisory experience.
• Knowledge and experience of surveying software including traditional survey equipment, total station, GPS (Global Positioning System) and other navigation equipment required.
• Experience with Microsoft Office Suite.
• Excellent English Language communication skills - verbal and written; ability to produce accurate and legible field notes.
• Ability to work well as a team and efficient interpersonal skills.
• Attention to detail, accuracy and organization skills.
• Experience with the use of ATVs/UTVs, snowmobiles and chainsaws would be considered an asset.
• A valid unrestricted driver’s license and a clean driver’s abstract.
• Completed training and valid tickets in First Aid, H2S and CSTS safety training, is an asset.

NOTE: All employment offers for Safety Sensitive positions are conditional upon the successful completion of a Negative Drug Screen and Passing Alcohol Screen.

Job conditions:

• Out of town work, possible shift work, on the road work and frequent travel required.
• Ability to carry, lift and push up to 50lbs on a regular basis.
• Ability to work outside in all weather conditions.
• Overtime hours possible.
• Early morning, morning, day, evening, and weekend shifts are all possible.

What we offer:

• An award-winning safety program where safety is embedded into everything we do.
• Competitive compensation.
• Comprehensive benefits coverage, vacation, wellness days, and RRSP matching contributions
• Tools and services to support mental wellness.
• Work-life balance
• Growth and advancement opportunities
• Paid professional dues.
• Continuing education and professional development
• Use of leading-edge technology and equipment
• Diverse projects and a fast-paced working environment
• Supportive team environment

If you have any questions about GeoVerra or this position, feel free to contact careers@geoverra.com.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Salary: $31.75 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental care
• Employee assistance program
• Extended health care
• Life insurance
• On-site parking
• Paid time off
• RRSP match
• Vision care
• Wellness program

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Evening shift
• Morning shift
• On call
• Overtime
• Weekends as needed

Supplemental pay types:

• Overtime pay

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Virden, MB: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Application question(s):

• This position requires a clear Drug and Alcohol screening process prior to onboarding. If you are the successful candidate, are you willing to take a pre-employment and site access Drug and Alcohol screening test?

Experience:

• surveying: 5 years (required)
• supervisory: 5 years (required)

Work Location: In person