Survey Party Chief

The Opportunity:
McElhanney has an opportunity for a Survey Party Chief to join our Major Project team in Slave Lake, AB! Reporting to the Pipeline Division Managers of Regulatory, Cadastral and Engineering Design Surveys, Construction As-built Surveys, or Operations and Maintenance Surveys and the Project Manager on your assigned projects, you will direct the field crews to complete projects in an accurate, timely, and efficient manner to meet contractual and legal obligations. The successful candidate will be working on major pipeline projects throughout the full lifecycle of our client’s pipeline projects, primarily focused on providing geomatic services to our clients in the Pipeline Operations and Maintenance Division.

This is a great opportunity for a dedicated individual who enjoys working in the great outdoors, looking to gain hands on surveying experience and gain valuable experience in the pipeline industry. This is also great opportunity for an individual that is looking to grow their career in Geomatics Engineering with a well-established company.

Our Culture:
Our employees choose McElhanney because they value what our company does day in and day out. We are friendly, down-to-earth, collaborative, passionate, committed to safety, and contribute to the communities where we live, work, and play. Our company has a history of employees who have spent their entire careers at McElhanney – celebrating 30-, 35-, and 40-year anniversaries – thanks to rewarding projects and long-lasting relationships with amazing staff. At McElhanney, you get big company opportunities with a small company feel.

Vaccination Requirement:
In accordance with the recommendations and guidance provided by government health authorities, McElhanney strongly encourages all employees to get fully vaccinated to protect themselves and others against the health and safety risks and the transmission of COVID-19 to others. This position requires that the successful candidate is fully vaccinated against COVID-19 and as such, proof of vaccination will be required prior to the first day of employment. McElhanney will consider all accommodations required due to a protected ground under applicable human rights legislation.

What You Can Expect

• Competitive salary, including overtime
• Safety Training and certification
• Safety allowance for personal protective equipment

• Participate and contribute to McElhanney’s Heath, Safety and Environment (HSE) program.
• Attend and participate in McElhanney’s monthly field safety meetings.
• Attend and complete all required onboarding orientations, safety training and meet or exceed all the required elements for certification.
• Prepare, participate, and contribute to the daily HSE Safe and Quality Production (SQP) plan and facilitate morning toolbox safety meetings.
• Take direction from Project Manager to understand the following: project objectives, allocated budgets, goals, schedules, and timeframes.
• Communicate scope and schedule information to team members, set expectations, and ensure project tasks are completed on time.
• Field completion of various types of surveys including pipeline, engineering, construction, and legal surveys.
• Liaise between Project Manager and client representative.
• Manage information flow from field to office and prepare clear, concise, and accurate field notes, records, and calculations.
• Ensure implementation of quality assurance, safety, and policy compliance.

• Two-year technical diploma in Geomatics or Civil Engineering with at least 2 years of previous experience in a similar role, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Capable of working independently and taking ownership of tasks with support from office staff.
• Physical ability to work on busy sites with varied terrain and ability to lift heavy equipment.
• Confidence performing high precision surveys for layouts and control surveys.
• Experience with Civil 3D, MicroSurvey and Trimble Business Centre is an asset.
• Experience with Underground Utility Locating and Ground Disturbance is an asset.
• Valid driver’s license required.
• Good written and verbal communication skills, attention to detail, good attendance, sound judgment skills, and general computer knowledge.

• Extended health and dental coverage, healthcare spending account, and RRSP matching.
• Maternity and parental leave top-up.
• Employee & Family Assistance Program, which offers support in person, online or over the phone.
• A workplace culture that is characterized by respect and inclusion for all.
• Competitive salary, participation in our generous performance bonus plan, and opportunity to join an employee-owned firm with potential share ownership.

For a full review of our projects, please visit our online portfolio: httpss://www.mcelhanney.com/portfolio

About McElhanney

Based in Western Canada for over 100 years, McElhanney offers innovative and practical engineering, surveying, mapping, planning, landscape architecture, and environmental services. As a 100% employee-owned and operated firm, with over 1,100 staff members in 33 locations, we are proud to offer qualified staff with shareholding options in our company. At McElhanney, we work in teams to build strong connections with our staff, clients, and local communities. Our employees enjoy working here because of our varied projects, high levels 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.

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If 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.

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This is a full-time position