British Columbia Land Surveyor, Alberta

Midwest; Calgary; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health spending account

Extended health coverage

Life insurance

Wellness fund

Annual vacation

Job summary

Midwest is a professional land surveying firm seeking a Land Surveyor to support Alberta operations from Calgary or nearby centers. You will plan, supervise survey parties and manage projects to deliver high‑quality geomatics results for oil & gas, utility, construction, and municipal clients while fostering strong client relationships.

Ideal candidates hold a Geomatics Engineering degree, a current BCLS license or eligibility, and have 5+ years of upstream/midstream survey experience.

Qualifications

• Diploma or Degree in Geomatics Engineering or equivalent required.
• BCLS commission or eligible for expedited licensing under the interprovincial Labour Mobility Agreement; 5+ years upstream and midstream survey experience.

Responsibilities

• Plan, organize and direct one or more survey parties.
• Develop and promote strong client relationships while delivering surveying services.
• Manage survey projects including job costing, evaluation and invoicing procedures.
• Coordinate with field crews, technicians, and clients to ensure project success.
• Lead by example with professionalism, ethics and safety compliance.
• Maintain accurate notes, records and sketches of work performed.

Skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Multitasking

Team collaboration

Education

Geomatics Engineering degree

BCLS license / eligible

Job description

Established in 1949, Midwest is an employee-owned professional land surveying firm providing geomatics deliverables designed for oil & gas, utility, construction, and municipal applications through our eight offices in Alberta and Saskatchewan. We focus on building lasting relationships with clients by providing industry-leading project solutions that are customer-centric and technology-driven. Our success is defined by engaged employees, unbending safe work practices, loyal clients and doing the right thing.

We are looking for a Land Surveyor to support our British Columbia survey operations from or near any of our centers in Alberta, including Grande Prairie, Edmonton, Calgary, and Medicine Hat.

Summary of Responsibilities:

Working under the direct supervision of the Branch Manager, the Land Surveyor plans, organizes, and directs the work of one or more survey parties engaged in surveying, directs and controls land surveying services related to measurements of points, elevations, lines, areas, and contours for construction, mapmaking, land division, titles, or other purposes such as researching previous survey evidence, maps, physical evidence and other records to obtain data needed for surveys. This position also interacts directly with clients and is responsible for developing and promoting strong client relationships. The Land Surveyor performs duties, which include but are not limited to the following:

• Abides by the Land Surveyors code of ethics and professionalism; upholds legal responsibility for the work, to the public, government and survey profession.
• Manages all aspects of surveys projects including job costing, evaluation and invoicing procedures.
• Capable of managing any and all survey projects.
• Provides leadership in the way of professionalism, ethics, evidence evaluation, survey methodology, error identification, evaluation and removal.
• Determines methods and procedures for establishing or reestablishing survey monumentation and develops insight into how improvements can be made on future endeavors.
• Coordinates findings with work of field crews, Geomatics Technicians, other Land Surveyors, office personnel, clients and others involved in the project.
• Maintains accurate notes, records and sketches to describe and certify work performed.
• Fosters excellent relationship with clients and business associates.
• Acts as a contact lead for the Company and Project Management for our clients.
• Participates in a leadership capacity on committees as well as office and company governance.
• Strives for excellence in development of survey products, as well as ways to improve on customer service and fair company profitability.
• Provides continuous interaction with clients on projects and maintains strong relationships with them.
• Follows all Midwest health and safety protocols and is committed to ongoing learning in this area.

What You Offer:

• A Diploma or Degree in Geomatics Engineering, or equivalent.
• BCLS commission, or an active commission from another Canadian jurisdiction (such as ALS or SLS) with eligibility to pursue expedited BCLS licensing under the interprovincial Labour Mobility Agreement. At least 5 years of working experience with upstream and midstream surveys.
• Active and in good standing with Association of British Columbia Land Surveyors and, if applicable, other professional associations.
• Thoroughly familiar with all aspects of upstream and midstream surveys.
• Experience with Project Management of midstream and upstream oil & gas survey projects.
• Proven ability to multitask and work in a fast-paced environment.

Key Competencies and Behavioral Attributes:

• Possess a keenness to work in a high-volume team environment.
• Excellent communication skills and a strong sense of professionalism.
• Demonstrates excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Excellent attention to detail.

What We Offer:

• Employer-paid benefits package includes a flexible health spending account, extended health coverage, prescription coverage, emergency travel, life insurance, wellness fund, personal/sick days, and Employee Assistance Program.
• Employee Education Assistance Program supports a culture of continuous learning, professional development, and opportunities for career advancement.
• Generous vacation policy.
• Employee recognition program.
• Compassionate employer who welcomes you to bring your whole self to work.
• Outstanding work environment that focuses on teamwork and collaboration.

We thank you for your interest, however only those selected for an interview will be contacted. APPLICANT MUST BE LEGALLY AUTHORIZED TO WORK IN CANADA. Validation of eligibility will be required if selected for an interview.

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