Field Survey Lead — Travel, Mentorship, Advanced Gear

GeoVerra; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package

RRSP matching

Professional development

Paid dues

Continuing education

Job summary

GeoVerra is seeking a Survey Crew Chief in Edmonton, AB to lead field survey activities and mentor assistants. You’ll coordinate with Project Managers on budgets and schedules while liaising with clients and landowners as a GeoVerra ambassador.

The role requires 3–5 years in a Survey Crew Chief position, strong field skills, and the ability to deliver surveys on time and on budget in a outdoors setting. Edmonton-based with potential out-of-town work.

Qualifications

• Diploma or degree in surveying/geomatics/civil engineering or equivalent experience.
• Strong knowledge of survey equipment and GPS/Total Station use, including robotic systems.
• Experience with Trimble gear and laser scanning is an asset.
• 3–5 years in a Survey Crew Chief role for construction, industrial and legal surveys.
• Excellent communication, teamwork and field problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage and perform field survey work with Survey Assistants.
• Coordinate field survey work with Project Managers, budgets and schedules.
• Liaise with client representatives and act as GeoVerra ambassador.
• Prepare field notes, sketches and data for various audiences.
• Provide guidance and mentorship to Survey Assistants.
• Support safety programs and develop best practices.
• Complete office tasks as required.

Skills

Field survey

Team leadership

Communication

Problem-solving

Deliver projects on time

Valid driver’s license

Education

Diploma/Degree in surveying/geomatics/civil engineering

Tools

GPS

Total Stations (Robotic)

Trimble equipment/software

Laser scanning (asset)

Job description

GeoVerra is seeking a Survey Crew Chief in Edmonton, AB to lead field survey activities and mentor assistants. You’ll coordinate with Project Managers on budgets and schedules while liaising with clients and landowners as a GeoVerra ambassador.

The role requires 3–5 years in a Survey Crew Chief position, strong field skills, and the ability to deliver surveys on time and on budget in a outdoors setting. Edmonton-based with potential out-of-town work.