Geomatics Technologist/crew Chief
May 24 2023
Industries
Architecture, Engineering and related
Categories CAD/DAO, Design, Drafting, Civil engineering, Construction, Structure, Geomatics, Topography, Cartography, Trades, Manual, Operator, Machinist,
Remote
Kamloops, BC • Full time
The Opportunity
McElhanney is currently seeking an experienced and motivated individual to join our team as a Geomatics Technologist/Crew Chief in Kamloops. This is a great opportunity for a dedicated individual who is looking to gain hands on surveying experience with a multidisciplinary team. In this role, you will have the opportunity to work alongside a team of Land Surveyors and Survey Technologists as well as Civil, Municipal and Structural Engineers and technologists on a variety of legal, topographic, engineering and construction projects. Within this role, you will primarily provide field services using conventional survey methods, but also have the opportunity to work with Remotely Piloted Aircraft Systems (RPAS, a.k.a. drones), LiDAR (statics and mobile, terrestrial and aerial), bathymetric systems, and more, as well as complete office processing and deliverable production.
What You’ll Be Doing
What You’ll Bring
This role is designated as a safety sensitive position.
Why Work with Us? Your CAREER and WELL-BEING are our PRIORITY.
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.
For more than 100 years, we’ve been an industry leader in the application of leading practices and cutting-edge technology within Surveying and Geomatics. Our survey crews and technical employees are committed to working closely with our clients in the resource, infrastructure, and construction industries, and within the communities we help build.
#li-sa1 #li-intermediate #li-onsite
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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To learn more about employee experience at McElhanney, visit us on Glassdoor
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Click here to know why McElhanney Ltd. was selected as one of Canada's Top 100 Employers (2023)
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-warning
The 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.
McElhanney is currently seeking an experienced and motivated individual to join our team as a Geomatics Technologist/Crew Chief in Kamloops. This is a great opportunity for a dedicated individual who is looking to gain hands on surveying experience with a multidisciplinary team. In this role, you will have the opportunity to work alongside a team of Land Surveyors and Survey Technologists as well as Civil, Municipal and Structural Engineers and technologists on a variety of legal, topographic, engineering and construction projects. Within this role, you will primarily provide field services using conventional survey methods, but also have the opportunity to work with Remotely Piloted Aircraft Systems (RPAS, a.k.a. drones), LiDAR (statics and mobile, terrestrial and aerial), bathymetric systems, and more, as well as complete office processing and deliverable production.
What You’ll Be Doing
- Lead Field crew and prepare accurate notes, sketches and field data.
- Conduct conventional and RTK GNSS field surveys.
- Interpret field data to create accurate survey drawings and legal plans. This will include downloading and editing field data, interpreting field notes and sketches, and processing conventional and GNSS data.
- Interpret Architectural and Engineering drawings for layout and as-built survey purposes.
- Liaising with Project Managers and clients regarding project scope and enquiries.
- Implementing quality assurance on all field returns and office deliverables.
What You’ll Bring
- Two-year technical diploma in geomatics or civil engineering with up to 5 years of previous experience in a similar role, or an equivalent combination of education and experience
- Experience with Microsurvey, AutoCAD Civil3D, Trimble Business Centre and Trimble Access is a strong asset.
- Physically fit, able to lift heavy equipment, willing to work in various environmental conditions with varied terrain, able to work in wildlife populated areas, and willing to work in remote areas for extended periods and varied hours.
- Knowledge of survey and boundary calculation, geodetic coordinate systems and map projections.
- Basic understanding of the BC Land Titles system
- Strong communication skills
- Adherence to corporate safety policies and reporting
- Valid driver’s license required.
- Ability to work independently to complete tasks and meet deadlines in a timely manner.
This role is designated as a safety sensitive position.
Why Work with Us? Your CAREER and WELL-BEING are our PRIORITY.
- Achieve Work Life Balance: Flexible work hours to accommodate your busy lifestyle.
- Comprehensive Benefits Package: Maternity leave top-up and parental leave, extended health and dental coverage, healthcare spending account, RRSP matching, and Employee & Family assistance program, which offers 24/7 support online or over the phone
- Safe & Healthy Working Environment: A workplace culture that is characterized by safety, respect and inclusion for all
- Compensation: Competitive salary, participation in our generous performance bonus plan, and opportunity to join an employee-owned firm with potential share ownership
- Professional Development: Reimbursement of professional dues, Educational Assistance, Mentorship programs, Internal Promotions, and in-house learning and training workshops, opportunities to participate in various internal committees.
- Amenities:
- New Office Space
- Free on-site parking
- Dog-Friendly office to bring in your well-behaved best friend to work
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.
For more than 100 years, we’ve been an industry leader in the application of leading practices and cutting-edge technology within Surveying and Geomatics. Our survey crews and technical employees are committed to working closely with our clients in the resource, infrastructure, and construction industries, and within the communities we help build.
#li-sa1 #li-intermediate #li-onsiteIf 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 Glassdoor
Click here to know why McElhanney Ltd. was selected as one of Canada's Top 100 Employers (2023)
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-warning
The 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.
Department: Geomatics
This is a full-time position
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