Careers: Fort St. John

Caltech is run by professional land surveyors and project managers who are passionate about providing industry-leading service. Our company has grown from just 2 people in 1990, to a large and diverse group of over 140 hardworking professionals.

We are now looking to add a Survey Party Chief with a strong combination of construction, pipeline, oil and gas, land development and legal land surveying experience to our team. If you are motivated by success, career growth potential and a great team, we encourage you to apply today!

Why Caltech?

We offer a challenging and rewarding workplace, and provide competitive compensation, a comprehensive benefits package, and many opportunities for growth. For us work-life balance means working hard and playing hard; our clients and our people are our focus. We use the most current technology and have made professional development a key part of our strategic plan.

We are committed to establishing and maintaining a diverse and inclusive workplace, particularly for those who have been historically excluded from, and under-represented in the workplace, such as: Indigenous peoples, persons of color or otherwise racialized groups, persons with disabilities, women in under-represented roles, and LGBTQ+ persons.

What will you be doing?

As a Survey Party Chief, you will be responsible for managing a field crew and performing field survey work on projects in the construction, pipeline, oil and gas, land development and legal. Your duties will include:

• Manage and perform field survey work with the help of Survey Assistants
• Liaise with Project Managers and clients to coordinate field survey work, to review and manage project budgets, timeline requirements, priorities and survey methodology
• Provide guidance, leadership and mentorship to Survey Assistants
• Act as a company representative, liaising directly with client field representatives, landowners and other stakeholders
• Prepare and communicate field notes, sketches, checklists and digital data in required formats for Project Managers, Land Surveyors and Drafting personnel
• Actively participate in and proactively support the advancement of the Caltech Surveys safety program
• Other duties as required

What do you need to be successful in this role?

Essentials:

• Completion of a recognized postsecondary program related to surveying and geomatics OR demonstrate a minimum of 3 years’ experience in a similar role.
• Valid driver’s license and acceptable driver’s abstract per company policy
• Participate in training on technology and methodology
• Obtain and maintain valid safety tickets and essential certifications
• Willing to work outside in the field in all weather conditions
• Willing and able to travel extensively and be away from home frequently
• Must be able to pass drug and alcohol testing as required to access work sites
• Actively participate in Caltech Survey Ltd.’s health and safety program
• Excellent interpersonal skills, dedication to customer service, and the ability to motivate, develop train, and coach survey staff
• Strong commitment to excellence, attention to detail, and time management

Assets:

• Experience with the use of ATVs/UTVs, snowmobiles, and chainsaws
• Mechanically inclined
• Experience in line location and legal surveys for the petroleum industry
• Knowledge and experience using Trimble equipment and software, RTK GPS, and line locating

Working Conditions:

• Primarily field work; in all weather conditions ranging from -50C to +40C between seasons
• Frequent long-distance travel (driving), extensive time spent in hotels
• Frequently lifting, pushing, pulling, walking, standing with items up to 20 lbs
• Occasionally lifting, pushing, pulling, walking, standing with items up to 50 lbs
• Constant balancing, climbing and walking on uneven ground and terrain
• Frequent bending and reaching
• Operate ATV/UTV/Snowmobile
• Frequent use of arm strength to pound in markers/pins/stakes/post
• Frequent exposure to loud noises
• Constant communication (spoken, written, reading)
• Manual dexterity required to use laptop computer and peripherals; and for manual drawings
• Overtime as required based on workload

How to apply?

Please forward your resume to careers@caltechsurveys.com.

We thank all applicants for their interest. However, only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.