Utility Locating Technician - Burnaby, Canada - GeoScan Subsurface Surveys

GeoScan Subsurface Surveys

Verified Company

Burnaby, Canada

2 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

Salary:
$67,500 - $100,000/year

With offices in Burnaby, Kelowna, Victoria, and Courtenay, BC, we are looking for experienced and enthusiastic
Utility Locating Technicians wanting to further their careers and grow with our passionate and forward-thinking team.

We are the only locating provider in BC with Registered Utility Locator Technicians (RULT) and we take pride in our commitment to innovation and excellence.

Our technicians locate underground utilities on-site using geophysical equipment such as Ground Penetrating Radar (GPR), interpret and mark results, collecting data to draft detailed reports such as Subsurface Utilities Engineering (SUE).

As a Utility Locating Technician, your day-to-day responsibilities may include:

Visiting various work sites (will be required to work in all weather conditions), as well as work in the office
Reading and interpreting site plans, construction print data and maps, to assist in location of subsurface utility facilities
Locating and marking subsurface utilities with a range of geophysical tools
Providing digital drawings and detailed reports to clients, as well as communicating important subsurface utility findings with clients.
Following all health and safety protocols

On your resume, we will be looking for the following:

Valid class 5 BC driver's license as required for use of company vehicle
Minimum 5 years of Utility Locating experience
Experience interpreting or reading location maps, sketches, prints
Strong computer skills; expertise in CAD software and GPS is considered an asset
Experience with Electromagnetic (EM) survey equipment, Ground Penetrating Radar (GPR) will be an asset

During the interview process, we will be looking for:

How you demonstrate our shared value set of excellence (pushing yourself to be the very best), innovation (your ability to try new things and be okay with failing), community (how you give to your community, either micro or macro) and honesty (how you own your mistakes, even if it might mean you don't always look as good as you hoped)
Exceptional interpersonal skills: your ability to communicate to all levels of an organization with a positive, proactive attitude. This includes understanding how to read a room and meet the needs of the team
Examples of excellent problemsolving, critical thinking, and analytical skills through asking good questions and completing solid analysis
Examples of your ability to work independently and autonomously, as well as collaboratively across several teams
Strong leadership and communication skills
Capable of improvising and troubleshooting in the field
Ability to manage time effectively and prioritize responsibilities
Knowledge or interest in underground utility construction methods
Ability to work in all weather conditions

What's in it for you:

Competitive base wage plus overtime for evening and weekend jobs
Customizable benefits package including medical, dental, vision care, and RRSP options
Every other Friday off and paid sick days to care for you or your immediate family
Structured training program where you'll become familiarized with the industry methodologies and a commitment to professional growth
Company holidays: we go camping in the summer and skiing in the winter
Opportunity to become an employeeowner after 12months of employment

To Apply

Our Culture
As part of GeoRadar Group - an employee owned company - GeoScan prides itself on being flexible and innovative.

We have a diverse, youthful culture where career development is both supported and encouraged (80% of our Managers are promoted from Trainees).

Continually striving for excellence and pushing for higher standards, GeoScan is client-focused yet employee-driven.

We see ourselves as a professional community - a family who likes to have fun - a unique group of individuals unified by the common goal of being the best in our industry.

After 12 months of employment, all of our staff have the unique opportunity to become shareholders, building pride in the work we do, and the relationships we establish.

We can proudly say that all of our staff with 3+ years of seniority are employee owners.

About Us

GeoScan is the largest and most experienced provider of Ground Penetrating (GPR) services in Western Canada and is a rapidly growing company based in the Vancouver/Burnaby area.

Our services include Land Surveying, Ground Penetrating Radar (GPR) Surveys, Utility Locating, Subsurface Utility Engineering and Shallow Geophysical Surveys.

We are a COR certified company that ensures safe working environments for our employees backed by safe job procedures and a vigorous training program.

Commitment to Diversity, Inclusion and Equality:

GeoScan is strongly committed to equal opportunities in employment. We believe in building an environment that is inclusive and supportive for all individuals regardless of ancestry, race, colour, religion