Survey Crew Chief - Lloydminster, Canada - GeoVerra

Description

What the position entails:

Does the prospect of working on local projects, being home each night with a balance of office and field work energize you? Are you a talented Crew Chief seeking a team that matches your enthusiasm about surveying?

If you have been searching for a company that supports career development, internal growth and has a proven, safety-first culture – you have come to the right placeOur dynamic Geomatics team is looking for a Survey Crew Chief in Lloydminster, AB . As the successful candidate you are organized and highly collaborative, with strong communication skills and an infectious positivity that impacts and motivates all team members. You have a strong ability to operate equipment and field tools, a desire to learn in both the field and office settings, and have a healthy respect for the great outdoors. Joining the GeoVerra team in Lloydminster means you'll step into an opportunity with unlimited prospects for growth and a long fulfilling career. With a wealth of local projects in place and the ability to be a part of multiple disciplines of Geomatics in both the field and the office, we can offer this local position as place you can call home. You can have a work and life balance, collaborate and mentor alongside local Project Managers and still be tied to a larger GeoVerra family network. If this is something that has your interest, we want to talk to you.
This role is located locally in Lloydminster and the successful candidate must currently reside in or relocate to Lloydminster, AB/SK.

What you will do:

Manage and perform field survey work with the support of Survey Assistants.

Liaise with Project Managers to coordinate field survey work, review and manage project budgets, schedules, priorities, and survey methodology.

Liaise with client field representatives and landowners and be a brand ambassador for GeoVerra.

Prepare field notes, sketches, checklists, and digital data in required formats for different audiences.

Provide guidance, training and mentorship to Survey Assistants.

Contribute to the development and implementation of industry best practices, efficient field processes and procedures and the innovative use of new technology.

Proactively participate in and support the GeoVerra safety program.

Complete office technical survey tasks as required and other duties as assigned.

What you will bring:

Diploma/Degree in a post-secondary program related to surveying and geomatics or an equivalent experience.

3+ Years' experience in a Survey Crew Chief role.

Strong working knowledge of survey equipment and software such as GPS and Total Stations (Including Robotic).

Proficiency with digital leveling, municipal construction and legal survey experience is required.

Experience of Trimble equipment and software, laser scanning and line locating considered an asset.

Strong problem-solving skills in a field environment.

Effective verbal and written communication skills with the capacity to produce accurate and legible field notes.

The ability to develop and motivate survey staff and work well in a team environment.

An aptitude for delivering projects on time and budget.

A valid driver's license and can provide a clean driver's abstract; and

Successful completion of pre-employment drug and alcohol screening as per the limits provided in the Canadian Model for Providing a Safe Workplace.

Job conditions

Primarily local work with occasional work away from home.

Ability to carry, lift and push up to 50lbs on a regular basis.

Ability to work outside in all weather conditions.

What we offer

Competitive compensation

Comprehensive benefits coverage, vacation, wellness days, and RRSP matching contributions

Tools and services to support your mental wellness

Work-life balance

Growth and advancement opportunities

Paid professional dues

Continuing education and professional development

Use of leading-edge technology and equipment

Diverse projects and a fast-paced working environment