Crew Chief

Global Raymac Surveys; Fort St. John; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading surveying company as a Crew Chief in Fort St. John, BC, where you'll direct field crews and manage projects while benefiting from competitive wages and comprehensive training. This role offers the chance to work in diverse environments, utilizing advanced technology like drones and laser scanners. Bring your expertise in surveying to drive professional growth and work within a supportive team.

Benefits

Competitive wages

Company paid benefits

Clothing allowance

HSA & PSA

Professional growth opportunities

Qualifications

• Up to 5 years of experience in a similar role or equivalent education.
• Strong spatial recognition and problem-solving skills needed.
• Valid driver’s license required.

Responsibilities

• Direct field crew to complete projects accurately and efficiently.
• Conduct conventional and GNSS field surveys.
• Communicate project objectives and set team expectations.

Skills

Attention to detail

Cooperation

Critical decision making

Listening

Communication

Education

Diploma/Degree in surveying or geomatics

Tools

Trimble equipment and software

Laser scanning

Drones

Job description

Come map the globe with us. Build your career with Global Raymac Surveys, a dynamic company with unlimited growth potential. Does the opportunity to learn new things and work with experienced mentors interest you? We have an opportunity in Fort St John, BC area for a Crew Chief.

WHY JOIN US?

• Competitive wages
• Opportunities to work on different projects in a fast paced work environment
• 100% company paid Sun Life benefits
• HSA & PSA
• Clothing allowance
• Safety first mentality
• Great field experience
• Professional growth and development.

ROLE SUMMARY

Reporting to a Project Manager, you will direct the field crew to complete projects in an accurate, timely, and efficient manner to meet contractual obligations. You could also be involved in engineering, construction, or legal surveying in urban and/or rural areas.

RESPONSIBILITIES & DUTIES

• Take direction from the Project Manager to understand the following: project objectives, allocated budgets, goals, schedules, and timeframes
• Communicate scope and schedule information to team members, set expectations, and ensure project tasks are completed on time
• Lead Field crew and prepare accurate notes, sketches and field data
• Conduct conventional and GNSS field surveys of various types of surveys including engineering, construction, and legal projects
• Interpret Architectural and Engineering drawings for layout and as-built survey purposes.
• Work with laser scanners and drones on various construction and engineering projects
• Participate in HSE and Quality Management reporting, inspections, investigations, audits, and reviews
• Understand and document project scope changes requested by the client and communicate this to the Project Manager
• Represent our client, Global Raymac, and yourself in a professional and courteous manner at all times
• Encourage the engagement of colleagues and team members

QUALITIES - TRAITS

• Significant attention to detail or concentration
• Work in co-operation with others
• Critical decision making
• Strong listening and communication skills
• Conscientious and timely
• Appreciates working outdoors

EDUCATION, TECHNICAL SKILLS & EXPERIENCE

• Diploma/Degree in a post-secondary program related to surveying and geomatics or an equivalent experience
• Up to 5 years of previous experience in a similar role, or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• Strong and proven spatial recognition and problem-solving skills in a field environment
• Experience of Trimble equipment and software, laser scanning, drones and line locating considered an asset
• Basic computer operation for email, spreadsheets, and search functions
• Effective verbal and written communication skills with the capacity to produce accurate and legible field notes. Reading ability is required, e.g., to follow written instructions
• Must possess and maintain a valid driver’s license