Geomatics Technician, Alberta

Midwest; Calgary; Hybrid; CAD 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health spending account

Extended health coverage

Prescription coverage

Emergency travel

Life Insurance

Wellness fund

Personal/sick days

Employee Assistance Program

Education assistance

Generous vacation

Employee recognition

Free parking

Job summary

Midwest, an employee-owned land surveying firm, invites applications for an experienced Geomatics Technician in Alberta, with Calgary or Edmonton office options. You will set up jobs, process field data, and assist with survey plan checks and computations while liaising with project management to deliver excellent client service.

Proficiency in AutoCAD and Microsurvey is an asset; knowledge of GPS, total stations, LiDAR processing, and MS Office will help you perform midstream survey operations

Qualifications

• Degree or diploma in Geomatics and/or Survey Technology required.
• Experience with field data processing and survey plan checking.
• Familiarity with GPS and total stations for data collection.
• Experience with midstream survey operations and pipeline projects.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD and Microsurvey is an asset.
• Basic LiDAR processing knowledge is an asset.
• Strong Microsoft Excel and Word skills.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with our team on setting up jobs, field data processing, job progress tracking as well as survey plan checking and computations.
• Liaise closely with project management to effectively provide clients with excellent service.
• Follow all Midwest health and safety protocols and is committed to ongoing learning in this area.

Skills

Geomatics degree

Survey experience

GPS & total stations

Midstream survey

AutoCAD

Microsurvey

LiDAR

MS Office (Excel/Word)

Education

Geomatics degree/diploma

Tools

AutoCAD

Microsurvey

Job description

Established in 1949, Midwest is an employee-owned professional land surveying firm providing geomatics deliverables designed for municipal, construction, oil, gas and utility 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 currently looking for an experienced Geomatics Technician to join our team at one of our Alberta office locations. We welcome applicants who are based near, or able to work from, either our Calgary or Edmonton office. Remote or hybrid work arrangements may be considered for certain candidates.Explore Midwest for a map of our offices.

Summary of Responsibilities:

Working under the direct supervision of the Calgary Office Manager, your responsibilities will include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Work closely with our team on setting up jobs, field data processing, job progress tracking as well as survey plan checking and computations.

Liaise closely with project management to effectively provide clients with excellent service.

Follow all Midwest health and safety protocols and is committed to ongoing learning in this area.

What you offer:

Preference will be given to candidates who hold a degree or diploma in Geomatics and/or Survey Technology from a recognized technical school. Equivalent combinations of education and experience may be considered.

The successful candidate will have:

• Advanced comprehension of survey methodologies, land surveying acts and regulations as they apply to the practice of Land Surveying.

Working knowledge of how GPS and total stations are used in the collection of survey data.

Experience with midstream survey operations, including supporting large pipeline projects, including preliminary survey and construction/as-built survey activities.

Proficiency in AutoCAD and Microsurvey, as an asset.

Understanding of 3D Scanning and experience with LiDAR processing, as an asset.

Proficient with all Microsoft applications is required, specifically Excel and Word.

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.

Ample free parking with convenient access to city transportation.

Compassionate employer who welcomes you to bring your whole self to work.

Outstanding work environment that focuses on teamwork and collaboration.

Key Competencies and Behavioral Attributes:

• Good communication skills and a strong sense of professionalism when interacting with crews, drafting staff, Land Surveyors, and clients.

Excellent mathematical and computer operating skills.

Exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail with the ability to prioritize multiple responsibilities and projects.

Demonstrates accuracy, neatness, and professionalism in the development of survey products.

If you are looking to further your career and think we are the right organization for you, we want to hear from you! For more information about Midwest careers and services, visit our website at http://www.midwest.ca

APPLICANT MUST BE LEGALLY AUTHORIZED TO WORK IN CANADA. Validation of eligibility will be required if selected for an interview.

All applications will be kept confidential. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

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