Careers: Fort St. John

Caltech Surveys Ltd. is run by surveyors and project managers who are passionate about providing accurate and professional service. Our company has grown from just 2 people in 1990, to a large and diverse group of hardworking professionals. We offer a challenging and rewarding workplace, and provide excellent pay, a generous bonus structure, a comprehensive benefits package and many opportunities for growth. We understand work / life balance and push ourselves to create strong teams that can take on any project. We use the most current technology and we have made professional career development a key part of our strategic plan.  If you are motivated by success, career growth potential and a great team, we encourage you to apply today!

Position Overview:

The Survey Party Chief is responsible for managing a field crew and performing field survey work on projects in the construction, pipeline, oil and gas, land development and legal land surveying industries.

Responsibilities:

• 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

Requirements:

• Completion of a recognized postsecondary program related to surveying and geomatics OR demonstrate an equivalent combination of education, training and experience
• 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

Essential Qualifications:

• 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

Essential Certifications:

• H2S Alive – three-year expiry (In-Class)
• Standard First Aid – three-year expiry (In-Class)
• Ground Disturbance Level II – three-year expiry
• Leadership for Safety Excellence
• WHMIS – three-year expiry
• TDG – three-year expiry
• ATV Safe Rider Course – three-year expiry (In-Class)
• AMA Safe Winter Driving
• CSTS – no expiry
• eGSO – no expiry
• Hazard Awareness – three-year expiry
• Incident Investigation – three-year expiry
• HSE Orientation
• Wildlife Awareness (Bush Crews only)
• Client Orientations

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

• Valid driver’s license
• Acceptable driver’s abstract per company policy
• Participate in training on technology and methodology
• Obtain and maintain valid safety tickets and essential certifications
• Demonstrate completion of a recognized postsecondary program related to surveying and geomatics OR demonstrate a minimum of 3 years’ experience in a similar role.

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

Position Overview:

The Survey Assistant is responsible for assisting the Party Chief in conducting land surveys in accordance with appropriate survey legislation and practices.

Responsibilities/Job Duties:

• Operate survey instruments, GPS and computer
• Record measurement and other information obtained during the field survey activities
• Assist in the determination of precise geographic locations with GPS equipment
• Place survey monuments and marker posts with a sledgehammer
• Dig holes and clear brush from sightlines
• Operate ATVs, UTV, snowmobile, company truck, jackhammer, pipe locators
• Set up worksites
• Mark well-sites and pipelines with wood stakes
• General equipment maintenance
• Other duties as required

Decision Making:

• Accountable:
  Party Chief in regard to completing all tasks assigned
• Consult:
  Party Chief in regards to questions related to the job
  Safety Manager regarding any safety-related concerns or incidents
• Inform:
  Party Chief of any issues with clients/landowners, tools, materials, technology, etc

Working Conditions:

• Primarily fieldwork; 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
• Occasionally works out of line site of Party Chief
• 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

Qualifications:

• Grade 12 diploma
• Can frequently lift and carry items up to 50 lbs
• Work outside in the field in all weather conditions
• Willing and able to travel extensively and be away from home frequently
• Must be willing to work longer days, and some weekends
• 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
• Strong commitment to excellence and attention to detail
• Willing and able to learn new processes and procedures
• Flexibility in adapting to a wide variety of tasks and functions

Assets:

• Diploma in Geomatics
• Experience in legal surveys for the petroleum industry
• Working knowledge of GPS, total stations and survey data collection in the field

Essential Certifications:

• H2S Alive – three-year expiry (In-Class)
• Standard First Aid – three-year expiry (In-Class)
• Ground Disturbance Level II – three-year expiry
• WHMIS2015 – three-year expiry
• TDG – three-year expiry
• ATV Safe Rider Course – three-year expiry (In-Class)
• CSTS – no expiry
• eGSO – no expiry
• HSE Orientation
• Wildlife Awareness (Bush Crews only)
• Client Orientations

Conditions of Employment:

• Valid driver’s license
• Acceptable driver’s abstract per company policy
• Participate in training on technology and methodology
• Obtain and maintain valid safety tickets & essential certifications
• Grade 12 diploma or diploma in Geomatics

Job Type: Full-time, Permanent

Benefits:

• Dental care
• Extended health care
• Life insurance
• Vision care

Schedule:

• 10-hour shift
• 12-hour shift
• 8 hour shift
• Overtime
• Weekends

Experience:

• Survey Assisting: 1 year (Preferred)

Contact:

• Please click HERE to apply for this position

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