Construction Surveyor /Survey Technologist

McElhanney; Edmonton; Hybrid; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking passionate Construction Surveyors to join their dynamic team in Edmonton. This role offers the chance to work on long-term projects in a collaborative environment, utilizing state-of-the-art technology and innovative practices in surveying. With a strong commitment to employee development, this firm provides excellent compensation, benefits, and opportunities for career advancement. Join a company that values safety, teamwork, and community engagement, where your contributions will make a meaningful impact on diverse projects across the region.

Benefits

Health and dental coverage

Healthcare spending account

RRSP matching

Maternity and parental leave top-up

Employee & Family Assistance Program

Respectful workplace culture

Competitive salary

Performance bonus

Potential share ownership

Work-from-home arrangements

Qualifications

• Two years of experience in surveying or related field.
• Competence in Total Stations and ability to work on varied terrain.

Responsibilities

• Field completion of surveys for construction and engineering projects.
• Collaborate with Project Managers to meet project objectives.

Skills

Total Stations

Geomatics

Civil Engineering

Surveying

Drone Operations

Civil 3D

MicroSurvey

Trimble Business Centre

Education

Two-year technical diploma in Geomatics

Civil Engineering

Tools

TBC

Microsurvey

StarNet

Job description

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About McElhanney

Based in Western Canada for over 110 years, McElhanney offers innovative and practical engineering, surveying, mapping, planning, landscape architecture, and environmental services. As a 100% employee-owned and operated firm, with over 1,400 staff members in 33 locations, we are proud to offer qualified staff with shareholding options in our company. At McElhanney, we work in teams to build strong connections with our staff, clients, and local communities. Our employees enjoy working here because of our varied projects, high levels of autonomy, opportunities for career development, excellent total compensation and benefits package, and collaborating with a team of great professionals.

The Opportunity:

McElhanney has an opportunity for Four Construction Surveyors to join our growing team based in Edmonton! Work is on long-term projects on a 14-7 schedule.

This is a great opportunity for an individual looking to grow their career in Surveying with a well-established Survey and Engineering Consultancy. We have developed a solid reputation for our services based on the high level of knowledge, quality, and work ethic of our staff.

Opportunities:

• Opportunities exist both in Edmonton and remotely (remote staff do not need to be Edmonton based).
• Numerous local and remote projects are long-term assignments relating to plant site and other resource industry facilities, municipal infrastructure, highways, rail, LRT, bridges, and legal surveys.
• Potential for field supervisor roles on remote sites.
• McElhanney has industry-leading capabilities in Surveying, Scanning, RPAS/drone operations, Bathymetry, LiDAR and remote sensing, line locating, and GIS, offering the opportunity to expand knowledge.
• Pre-employment drug and alcohol testing is required, as well as pre-site access testing as per client requirements.

Our Culture:

Our employees choose McElhanney because they value what our company does day in and day out. We are friendly, down-to-earth, collaborative, passionate, committed to safety, and contribute to the communities where we live, work, and play. Our company has a history of employees who have spent their entire careers at McElhanney thanks to rewarding projects and long-lasting relationships with amazing staff. At McElhanney, you get big company opportunities with a small company feel.

Did you know?

• McElhanney is a Gold Member of the Top 100 Infrastructure Projects in Canada. We are involved in 16 of the 32 projects listed in Alberta and BC.
• Our Edmonton Geomatics group is 60+ people, with over 90% supporting a broad range of construction survey specialties.
• We perform drone flights, laser scanning, precise survey control, industrial layout, machine control support, road and highway layout, and many other specialized tasks daily.
• Our valued clients in Edmonton are long-term partners, and we share in each other's success and challenges. Our reputation as a trustworthy and reputable group is core to our business.

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Field completion of surveys in support of Resource, Construction, and Engineering projects including topographic surveys, layout of alignments, grades, and features; high order control networks, deformation monitoring, earthworks, and legal surveys.
• Work with the latest instruments and emerging technologies.
• Collaborate with Project Managers to understand project objectives, budgets, goals, schedules, and timeframes.
• Develop processing and calculating skills to broaden survey operation knowledge. Experience with TBC, Microsurvey, and StarNet is an asset, with opportunities to learn.
• Some projects may involve working alongside McElhanney Site Inspectors and Engineers on-site, providing a chance to learn construction management.
• Operate a fleet of over 50 RPAS/drones, with training provided for certification and data processing.
• Manage surveying tasks semi-autonomously where appropriate, supported by a project team.
• Ensure quality assurance, safety, and policy compliance.

What You'll Bring:

• Two-year technical diploma in Geomatics, Civil Engineering, or related field with at least 2 years of experience; higher experience considered if no diploma.
• Competence in Total stations is essential.
• Strong work ethic, eagerness to learn, and share knowledge.
• Physical ability to work on varied terrain and lift heavy equipment.
• Experience with Civil 3D, MicroSurvey, and Trimble Business Centre is an asset.
• Ability to work in confined spaces and at heights is beneficial.
• Flexibility for remote projects up to 21 days is an asset.
• Valid driver’s license required.

What Can We Offer You?

• Health and dental coverage, healthcare spending account, and RRSP matching.
• Maternity and parental leave top-up.
• Employee & Family Assistance Program.
• Respectful and inclusive workplace culture.
• Competitive salary, performance bonus, and potential share ownership.
• Work-from-home and hybrid arrangements available.

Salary Range: $30-$40 per hour, based on experience and qualifications. This role is safety-sensitive.

Our Commitment to Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion:

We value diverse backgrounds and encourage applications from all qualified individuals. Accommodations are available upon request. We look forward to your application, even if you don’t meet all requirements.

If interested, apply now or visit www.mcelhanney.com/careers. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.