Construction Surveyor

Power Recruitment; Calgary; On-site; CAD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency in Canada is seeking a skilled Construction Surveyor to assist in projects in the Wood Buffalo Region. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience with GPS construction layout, excellent communication skills, and be based in Alberta. Responsibilities include providing layout information, troubleshooting equipment, and collaborating with design engineers. This role requires a valid driver's license and safety tickets may be beneficial.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years' experience in GPS Construction layout.
• Valid Class 5 Driver’s License required.
• Safety tickets would be considered an asset.

Responsibilities

• Communicate with relevant parties to obtain plans and specifications.
• Interpret plans to provide direction to construction crews.
• Day to day field staking in accordance with project design.
• Troubleshoot survey layout and repair equipment.

Skills

GPS Construction layout experience

Communication skills

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Education

High School Diploma

Post-Secondary Education in surveyor program

Tools

Trimble equipment

Topcon equipment

Job description

We are currently seeking applicants for the Construction Surveyor position to assist our client. We welcome you to submit your application, if you are interested.

Key Responsibilities

• The successful candidate will communicate with relevant parties to obtain plans, specifications and electronic documents to provide the layout information.
• This person will interpret plans, specifications and electronic documents to provide direction to construction crews either verbally or by installing construction staking.
• Day to day field staking in accordance with project design.
• Quantity pick-up and calculation.
• Effectively communicates proper layout information to relevant parties in a timely manner.
• Troubleshoot survey layout and machine control data onsite; ensure data is correct and updated.
• Troubleshoot and repair all survey equipment.
• Communicate with Design Engineers regarding project design.

Required Qualifications

• Extensive GPS Construction layout experience using Trimble or Topcon equipment with a minimum of 2 years’ experience.
• Post-Secondary Education in a surveyor program from an accredited technical school would be an asset. High School Diploma is required.
• Valid Class 5 Driver’s License.
• Safety tickets - Standard First Aid, H2S Alive, Ground Disturbance level 2, CSTS/ OSSA BSO/CSO would be considered an asset.
• Flexibility/ Adaptability - Proven ability to manage and thrive in an environment of constant change overcoming obstacles and seeing opportunities instead of roadblocks
• Communication - Able to express oneself (verbally and in writing) in a clear, concise and professional manner that encourages open expression of ideas and opinions.
• Teamwork - Proven ability establishing and maintaining harmonious working relationships with internal and external clients that promotes good morale, cooperation and a sense of belonging within the team.
• Attention to detail with a high level of accuracy.
• Excellent organisational and time management skills.
• The ideal candidate will be Alberta based, with an expectation that the role is primarily based on site in the Wood Buffalo Region