Gps Surveyor - Greater Toronto Area, Canada - Planview Utility Services

Planview Utility Services

Verified Company

Greater Toronto Area, Canada

2 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

Internal Job Posting ID:

OSP SURVEYOR / FIELD DESIGNER
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Come work at a rapidly growing engineering firm that is staffed with industry experts, has great benefits, and prides itself on developing our people._

The Company

Planview Utility Services is an engineering firm that provides engineering design, sub-surface investigation and geographical information related services to telecommunication companies and electric utilities.

Our workforce is a mix of veterans of the industry and youthful enthusiastic technical resources. We have pride in our collegial culture and host multiple regular corporate sponsored social activities. Our embrace of the use of technology plays a large part in our success.

The Position

Surveyor will be required to use their knowledge & experience to complete aerial, topographic, rail and water crossing surveys for third-party companies on a variety of projects throughout Ontario.

Responsibilities

Reports to the field operation coordinator
Conducts field surveys through a variety of mediums including but not limited to;
Aerial Surveys
GPS / Topographical Surveys
Review of thirdparty permits
Preparation and translation of field work to supply finished product to the project coordinator / project manager / engineering department
Drive technology and innovation ideas to support field to office efficiencies
Create drawings, sketches and details of site conditions using technology based platforms.
Investigate, audit and prepare field reports on existing telecommunication equipment.
Propose design remedies and solutions in conjunction with the project design staff
Coordinate with various client, sub contractors and site contacts to facilitate access to buildings, shelters and cabinets. Act as both a client and Planview USL representative to deal with residential and commercial based public.
Walk out and provide quality control feedback on proposed designs against existing field conditions, redline and provide solutions for non compliant items
Meet with clients to discuss design solutions on site and address potential road blocks. Report back to the Project Manager
Ongoing development of company's survey processes and methodologies to further develop operational efficiencies

Requirements:

Willingness to work outside in all weather conditions up to 90% of the time
Travel in Ontario, requiring overnight stays is required more than 25% of the time
Experience with Topcon and Trimble devices
Experience working with GPS and Total Station Equipment
Working knowledge of AutoCAD
Valid Ontario Class G license and clean driving abstract
Working, reliable own car, travel daily is required as part of the position
Ability to work longer days, in remote areas with little to no direct supervision.
Work overtime hours as required
Able to work in a team atmosphere
Excellent spoken & written communication skills
Past telecom, outside plant design or construction experience an asset

The Location
Planview Utility Services has 3 offices - Markham, London and Ottawa. Our clients and their projects are based thought the province. _
This position will be home based with reporting offices in Ottawa, London and Markham. Daily and overnight travel is a requirement of this position._

Why You Should Apply

If you like to work as a part of a team, work alone, travel, contribute to infrastructure builds, work outdoors, receive competitive compensation, and be trained in current practices, then you should apply.

Note
Planview Utility Services Ltd is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005 and the Ontario Human Rights Code, Planview Utility Services Ltd will provide accommodations to applicants with disabilities throughout the recruitment, selection and/or assessment process.

If selected to participate in the recruitment, selection and/or assessment process, please inform Human Resources staff of the nature of any accommodation(s) that you may require.

Job Types:
Full-time, Permanent

Benefits: