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.