Survey Party Chief - Vancouver, Canada - McElhanney Ltd.

McElhanney Ltd.

Verified Company

Vancouver, Canada

2 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

Role Overview

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McElhanney has an opportunity for a Survey Party Chief to join our team in Vancouver, BC Reporting to the Project Manager or Field Supervisor, you will direct the field crew to complete projects in an accurate, timely, and efficient manner to meet contractual and legal obligations.

You may also be involved in engineering, construction or legal surveying in urban and/or rural areas.

The ability to travel and work out of town in remote areas for extended periods of time is required
Preemployment drug and alcohol testing will be ongoing and unscheduled as required.

Responsibilities

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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 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.

Requirements

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Twoyear 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 using chainsaws and ATVs
Valid Canadian passport with the ability to travel to the US, and overseas
Physical ability to lift heavy equipment
Willingness to work in various environmental conditions with varied terrain, in wildlife populated areas, and in remote areas for extended periods and varied hours
Valid driver's license required
Good written and verbal communication skills, attention to detail, good attendance, sound judgment skills, and general computer knowledge.

About McElhanney

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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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