Field Survey Technician - Jobs in Dartmouth

Job Description

DARTMOUTH | HALIFAX WSP is currently seeking a Survey Field Technician to join our Geomatics team, located at our Dartmouth office. Reporting to the Survey Technician Supervisor, this position will be responsible for assisting in executing field survey projects in accordance with the instructions provided by the client, project manager and or direct supervisor.Please note this is a temporary position until the end of December 2023, with the potential to extend according to the workload.Why WSP

• We value and are committed to upholding a culture of Inclusion and Belonging
• Our Flexible Work Policy - we recognize the importance of balance in our lives and encourage you to prioritize the balance in yours. We will support you on and off the job so you can be fully present in both your work and home lives.
• Our Hybrid Work Policy - a combination of in-person and remote working, enables us to purposefully think of how we work, who we need to work with, and where the work should be done.
• A Canadian success story - we #39;re proud to wear the red and white of this beautiful country and show the world what Canada has to offer.
• Enhance the world around you - from the environment to the highways, to the buildings and the terrain, WSP is the fabric of Canada.
• Outstanding career opportunities - we #39;re growing and pushing ourselves every day to be greater than yesterday - we #39;re open to your ideas and trying new things.
• A phenomenal collaborative culture and a workforce filled with genuinely good people who are doing humbly important work. Come find out for yourself what it #39;s like to be a part of our journey.

We offer attractive pay, flexible work options, a great corporate culture, comprehensive and employee-focused benefits including virtual healthcare and a wellness platform as well as great savings programs, and a clear vision for the future.#WeAreWSPResponsabilities

• Assist with various tasks including but not limited to organization and housekeeping of tools, equipment and materials at project sites, office and in crew vehicles.
• Assist in achieving project timelines and deliverables.
• Participate proactively in completing required internal and external safety training and practicing competent operation of all types of survey related equipment and vehicles required for the task at hand.
• Adhere to the safety requirements of the client, OH amp;S and the WSP Safety program on all projects.
• Participate in Emergency Response Planning, Hazard Assessment, Job Safety Analysis development, daily tailgate meetings and complies with all safety activities identified.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in Surveying or other related types of work involving the outdoors.
• Ability to take direction and communicate effectively.
• An understanding of survey methodologies.
• Ability to work effectively and competently with people at all levels in the organization
• Enjoy working in a team environment.
• Ability to work without supervision; effective time management and strong organizational skills.
• Willingness to travel for the client, project, and WSP requirements and to respond to situations that occur outside traditional working hours.
• Adaptable and able to think outside the box.
• Valid drivers #39; licence.

WSP is one of the world #39;s leading professional services firms. Our purpose is to future proof our cities and environments. We have over 65,000 team members across the globe. In Canada, our 12,000+ people are involved in everything from environmental remediation to urban planning, from engineering iconic buildings to designing sustainable transportation networks, from finding new ways to extract essential resources to developing renewable power sources for the future. At WSP:

• We value our people and our reputation
• We are locally dedicated with international scale
• We are future focused and challenge the status quo
• We foster collaboration in everything we do
• We have an empowering culture and hold ourselves accountable

Please Note:Health and Safety is a core paramount value of WSP. Given the importance of keeping one another safe it is expected that you comply with our Health, Safetyamp; Environment (HSE) policy at all times as well as client HSE policies when working at client locations.Offers of employment for safety-sensitive positions involving fieldwork are contingent upon candidates being able to perform key physical tasks of the job as described in the job posting and interview. This may include the ability to work in a variety of environmental conditions, such as remote or isolated areas, working alone, and in inclement weather (within safe and reasonable limits). WSP welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process. WSP is committed to the principles of employment equity. Only the candidates selected will be contacted. WSP does not accept unsolicited resumes from agencies. For more information please READ THE FULL POLICY.