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The Surveyor 2 is a front-line service provider who oversees the completion of various surveying tasks to support a wide range of surveying projects. The ability to adapt to emerging technologies combined with the expectation to complete projects efficiently is at the forefront of the survey industry. As a Surveyor 2, you will be responsible for completing legal surveying duties in accordance with well-established standard operating procedures, standard work instructions, and safe work practices. Primary duties include:
- Lead field surveying tasks and ensure they are completed in accordance with standard operating procedures, standard work instructions, safe work practices, and other site-specific safety policies.
- Complete surveying measurements and tasks with a high attention to detail to obtain complete, precise, and accurate observations and records.
- Identify, troubleshoot, and assist with resolving errors and omissions in surveying data, drawings, and/or other technical information.
- Supervise, train, and mentor Surveyor Assistants in the operation of survey related equipment, calculations, procedures, and methods.
- Provide verbal and written progress updates on a regular basis to leaders, project managers, inspectors, consultants, and clients.
- Communicate with leaders about time tracking, progress reporting, surveying issues, safety incidents, and hazardous conditions.
- Evaluate new surveying products and equipment to support adoption of emerging technologies.
Qualifications
- A completed 2 year diploma in Surveying, Geomatics, or a very closely related discipline.
- At Least 3 years of experience in legal surveying.
- A valid Class 5 Driver's License (or provincial equivalency) with no more than 6 demerits OR a Class 5 Graduated Driver's License (GDL) with no more than 4 demerits.
- A valid eRailSafe certification and advanced RPAS/VLOS certification would be considered an asset.
- Applicants must be self-motivated and able to work with minimal supervision.
- Applicants must demonstrate a high-level of understanding of legal surveying principles.
- Applicants must demonstrate a proven ability to excel at organizing and prioritizing work and completing last-minute surveying requests.
Working Conditions: This position primarily works outdoors in physically demanding and hazardous environments and in inclement weather.
Pre-employment Requirements
- Applicants will be tested for appropriate skills.
- Must obtain a City of Calgary operator's permit
- Successful applicants must provide proof of qualifications.
Pre-employment Drug Test:An offer of employment for this position will be conditional on an applicant passing a pre-employment drug test. This test assesses for use of drugs including cannabis. Failure to pass a pre-employment drug test may prevent an applicant from being hired into any safety sensitive position for a period of up to twelve months.
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