Field Surveyor
June 30 2023
Industries
Architecture, Engineering and related
Categories Geomatics, Topography, Cartography, Trades, Manual, Operator, Machinist,
Terrace, BC • Full time
The Opportunity:
McElhanney has an exciting opportunity for a Field Surveyor to join our team in Terrace, BC. This position is well-suited for a motivated, highly productive person to carry out legal, topographic, and construction layout surveys.
The successful candidate will work within a team on a variety of legal and topographic surveys for Land Development, municipal infrastructure, and construction projects. In this role you will work alongside experienced survey technicians under supervision of a BC Land Survey.
We are proud to be listed as one of the Best Places to Work in Canada and a Platinum Member for Best Managed Companies.
The successful candidate will work within a team on a variety of legal and topographic surveys for Land Development, municipal infrastructure, and construction projects. In this role you will work alongside experienced survey technicians under supervision of a BC Land Survey.
We are proud to be listed as one of the Best Places to Work in Canada and a Platinum Member for Best Managed Companies.
What You Can Expect:
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Lead surveys for various surveys including legal, land development (subdivisions), topographic, and construction layout.
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Perform on-site liaison between Project Manager and client/contractor as required.
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Perform computations of survey data as required.
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Manage flow of information between field and office, and prepare clear, concise and accurate field notes, records and calculations.
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Ensure implementation of quality assurance, safety and policy compliance.
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You will work alongside a great team of surveyors, engineers, biologists, technologists, and support staff throughout the company on a wide range of exciting projects. We deliver survey services to almost every project where this discipline is required, for exceptional clients
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The physical requirements vary between projects, and we staff these accordingly so ensure safety
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An assistant will generally be provided, however there are opportunities to perform as a one-person crew
What You’ll Be Doing:
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Perform field surveys as per standards provided, total stations and digital levels. This may include surveys for engineering design, construction related as-builts and layout, control traverses/networks, deformation monitoring and various legal surveys
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Assist Division Manager in project operations to maximize efficiencies with respect to procedures, workload, staffing, equipment, safety, quality
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Supervise and mentor junior field staff to assist with professional development and foster an engaged culture with strong technical capabilities
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Represent McElhanney to clients, businesses, and professional associations to enhance McElhanney’s positive public profile
What You’ll Bring:
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2-year technical diploma in Geomatics with 3-5 years’ previous experience in a similar role;
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Experience as a survey crew chief and managing staff members is an asset
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Ability to work overtime when required with the understanding that the workload will fluctuate, and support is available
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Familiarity with Trimble would be an asset
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Must possess and maintain a valid BC driver’s license with a clean driving record
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A strong work ethic and attention to detail
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Good communication skills
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Willingness to work in varied environmental conditions for extended periods and varied hours
This role is designated as a safety sensitive position.
What Can We Offer You?
What Can We Offer You?
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Maternity leave top-up and parental leave
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Great benefits, including extended health and dental coverage, healthcare spending account, and RRSP matching
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Employee and Family assistance program, which offers 24/7 support for all employees and their families either online or over the phone.
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A family-like culture that is characterized by respect and inclusion for all
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Continuous support for your professional development and growth, including access to courses on our Learning Hub, paid professional development, mentorship program, and encouragement to join internal committees and technical service groups
What’s In It For You?
McElhanney’s Terrace Survey group is part of a multi-disciplinary professional company currently involved in many local projects. We enjoy a high level of job satisfaction due to solid team effort and a positive corporate culture.
A Full Range of Benefits to Keep You Healthy & Happy
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Flexible work hours to accommodate your busy lifestyle
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Maternity leave top-up and parental leave
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Extended health and dental coverage, healthcare spending account, and RRSP matching
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Employee & Family assistance program, which offers 24/7 support online or over the phone
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A workplace culture that is characterized by respect and inclusion for all
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Competitive salary, participation in our generous performance bonus plan, and opportunity to join an employee-owned firm with potential share ownership
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Financial assistance to support your relocation
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Continuous support for your growth through professional development reimbursement, mentorship programs, and opportunity to join numerous internal committees.
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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