Field Survey Technician - Peace River, Canada - McElhanney Ltd.

McElhanney Ltd.

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Peace River, Canada

1 week ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

The Opportunity:

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McElhanney Ltd.

has a rewarding opportunity for an individual to join our team as a Field Survey Technician to join our team in Peace River, AB.

We are a unique office that provides a wide range of engineering services to clients throughout Northwestern Alberta.

What You'll Be Doing

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Lead a field crew (2 person or independent) for various surveys including legal, land development (subdivisions), topographic, and construction layout.
Provide onsite contractor inspections to monitor the quality and progress of the work being performed
Perform onsite liaison between Project Manager and client/contractor as required.
Perform computations of survey data as required.
Manage flow of information between field and office, and prepare clear, concise and accurate field notes, records and calculations.
Be forward thinking; understand the construction progress and be able to learn the specifications and requirements of the work which they will be inspecting
Help prepare monthly progress payments and other associated Contract Administration tasks
Provide mentorship and leadership to junior or support staff.
Understand, commit to, and fulfill responsibilities under the McElhanney Quality Management System, ISO 9001 and all client quality, safety, and environmental management systems

What You'll Bring

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2year technical diploma in Geomatics with at least 5 years' previous experience in a similar role
Periods of travel will be required for the role
Willingness to commit to construction projects for the duration of the project
Experience with Municipal, Highways, or Bridge construction projects is an asset
Ability to foresee potential issues and problems so these items can be addressed and resolved
Exceptional organization and followup skills; ability to thrive in a fastpaced, multitasking environment, meticulous note keeping
Clean driving record and the ability to comply with clientdriven D&A testing requirements
Effective communication skills

Key Characteristics for Best Fit

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Desire to work on construction projects in various locations throughout Northwestern Alberta
Enjoy working outdoors with willingness to work in adverse weather conditions and at night
Ability to work well with contractors and thrive in team environments
A curious individual who is eager to learn new skills, including the progression construction from drawings and specifications to a completed product.
The flexibility to learn new skills and expand your areas of expertise

What Can We Offer You?

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Flexible work hours to accommodate your busy lifestyle
Maternity leave topup and parental leave
Great benefits, including extended health and dental coverage, healthcare spending account, and RRSP matching
Employee and Family assistance program, which offers 24/7 support for all employees and their families either online or over the phone
A familylike culture that is characterized by respect and inclusion for all
Continuous support for your professional development and growth
Ability to become a shareholder in an employeeowned company

About McElhanney

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Based in Western Canada for over 110 years, McElhanney offers innovative and practical engineering, surveying, mapping, planning, landscape architecture, and environmental services.

As an employee owned and operated firm with over 1,000 staff members in 33 locations, we are proud to offer qualified staff with shareholding options in our company.

Our employees enjoy working here because of our varied projects, high level 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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McElhanney's Prairies region boasts successful operations in Calgary, Edmonton, Canmore, and Saskatoon. Our clients rely on us for consulting projects in Transportation and Municipal Planning and Design, Structural Design, Landscape Architecture, and Environmental services._