Field Survey Technician - Jobs in Peace River, AB

Job Description

The Opportunity: : McElhanney Ltd. has a rewarding opportunity for an individual to join our team as a Field Survey Technician to join our team in Peace River, AB. We are a unique office that provides a wide range of engineering services to clients throughout Northwestern Alberta.This position requires a motivated, highly productive person to lead a busy survey crew carrying out legal, topographic, and construction layout surveys. The successful candidate will work within a team on a variety of projects including Land Development, municipal infrastructure, and road construction. In this role you will work alongside experienced survey technicians under supervision of an Alberta Land Surveyor. This role is ideal for a coachable individual who is excited to be a part of a growing team in a fast-paced industry.What You’ll Be Doing:

• Lead a field crew (2 person or independent) for various surveys including legal, land development (subdivisions), topographic, and construction layout.

• Provide on-site contractor inspections to monitor the quality and progress of the work being performed

• Perform on-site liaison between Project Manager and client/contractor as required.

• Perform computations of survey data as required.

• Manage flow of information between field and office, and prepare clear, concise and accurate field notes, records and calculations.

• Be forward thinking; understand the construction progress and be able to learn the specifications and requirements of the work which they will be inspecting

• Help prepare monthly progress payments and other associated Contract Administration tasks

• Provide mentorship and leadership to junior or support staff.

• Understand, commit to, and fulfill responsibilities under the McElhanney Quality Management System, ISO 9001 and all client quality, safety, and environmental management systems

What You’ll Bring :

• 2-year technical diploma in Geomatics with at least 5 years’ previous experience in a similar role

• Periods of travel will be required for the role

• Willingness to commit to construction projects for the duration of the project

• Experience with Municipal, Highways, or Bridge construction projects is an asset

• Proficiency in computer systems, and survey related software applications (MicroSurvey/StarNet, AutoCAD Civil 3D, and Trimble Business Centre software knowledge an asset)

• Ability to foresee potential issues and problems so these items can be addressed and resolved

• Exceptional organization and follow-up skills; ability to thrive in a fast-paced, multi-tasking environment, meticulous note keeping

• Clean driving record and the ability to comply with client-driven D&A testing requirements

• Effective communication skillsKey Characteristics for Best Fit: : Desire to work on construction projects in various locations throughout Northwestern AlbertaEnjoy working outdoors with willingness to work in adverse weather conditions and at nightAbility to work well with contractors and thrive in team environments

• A curious individual who is eager to learn new skills, including the progression construction from drawings and specifications to a completed product.

• The flexibility to learn new skills and expand your areas of expertise

What Can We Offer You:

• Flexible work hours to accommodate your busy lifestyle

• Maternity leave top-up and parental leave

• Great benefits, including extended health and dental coverage, healthcare spending account, and RRSP matching

• Employee and Family assistance program, which offers 24/7 support for all employees and their families either online or over the phone

• A family-like culture that is characterized by respect and inclusion for all

• Continuous support for your professional development and growth

• Ability to become a shareholder in an employee-owned company

For a full review of our projects, please visit our online portfolio: https://www.mcelhanney.com/portfolio: About McElhanney: Based in Western Canada for over 110 years, McElhanney offers innovative and practical engineering, surveying, mapping, planning, landscape architecture, and environmental services. As an employee owned and operated firm with over 1,000 staff members in 33 locations, we are proud to offer qualified staff with shareholding options in our company. Our employees enjoy working here because of our varied projects, high level of autonomy, opportunities for career development, excellent total compensation, and benefits package, and collaborating with a team of great professionals.Our Purpose: Amaze our clients. Care for our communities. Empower our people. : * : *#LI-AM3 #LI-JUNIOR #HYBRID #JUNIOR #LI-HYBRID#intermediate #LI-InermediateIf this is the opportunity for you, apply now or visit www.mcelhanney.com/careers: to apply online. We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.To learn more about employee experience at McElhanney, visit us on GlassdoorMcElhanney’s Prairies region boasts successful operations in Calgary, Edmonton, Canmore, and Saskatoon. Our clients rely on us for consulting projects in Transportation and Municipal Planning and Design, Structural Design, Landscape Architecture, and Environmental services.McElhanney is committed to fostering a culture of diversity, equity, and inclusion which celebrates the successes that comes from a team diverse in expertise, experiences, and perspectives. We encourage and are pleased to consider all qualified candidates, welcoming all ethnicities, religions, colour, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, aboriginal status, age, or people with disabilities. Requests for accommodations can be made at any stage of the selection process.McElhanney is aware of activities where individuals have received fraudulent job offers. Please be advised that McElhanney will not ask applicants for any form of monetary exchange at any point in the recruitment process. To learn more visit: www.mcelhanney.com/careers/fraud-warningThe disclosure of your information in accordance with this Policy and applicable law, including to third party service providers may result in your personal information being transferred outside of Canada, including to the United States. Such transferred personal information may be subject to the laws of these other countries and the laws of other countries regarding the collection, use, and disclosure of personal information may be different from the laws of Canada.Job Type: Full-timeQuick Apply

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