Land Survey Assistant

J.D. Barnes Limited; Northwestern Ontario; On-site; CAD 42,000 - 57,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive Health & DentalInsurance

RRSP matching

Paid overtime

Opportunities for growth and education

Job summary

J.D. Barnes Limited, a leading geomatics firm, is seeking a Survey Assistant to support the Party Chief in field work across Thunder Bay and surrounding areas. This entry-level, full-time permanent role offers training and growth opportunities.

You will operate survey equipment, assist with data preparation and calculations, and ensure field safety and equipment maintenance while complying with company procedures and industry standards.

Qualifications

• Legally eligible to work in Canada.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Good mathematical abilities.
• Post secondary education in related field (surveying or engineering technology) is an asset, but not required.
• Ability to work outdoors in varying weather conditions.
• Ability to carry equipment from site to site.
• This is an entry level role and training will be provided.
• Experience with land surveying and survey equipment is an asset.
• Familiarity working in Windows-based applications is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Operate survey equipment including levels, Total Stations, Data collectors, GPS etc.
• Assist the Land Survey Party Chief with data preparation, measurements and calculations.
• Communicate problems, errors, questions and concerns to the Land Survey Party Chief.
• Inspect and maintain field equipment.
• Ensure a clean and orderly work environment.
• Adhere to all Health and Safety Policies and Regulations.

Skills

Communication

Math skills

Work authorization

Education

Surveying or engineering technology degree

Tools

Total Station

Levels

GPS

Data collectors

Job description

As a Survey Assistant you will be responsible for assisting the Party Chief in successfully completing the field work on assigned jobs in accordance with the industry regulations and J.D. Barnes Limited's procedures and technical standards. This current vacancy is a full time,permanent role. You will be required to work on-site in Thunder Bayand the surrounding area.

J.D. Barnes Limited is a leading geomatics firm specializing in Surveying, Planning, Mapping and Geographic Information Systems (GIS) for the public and private sectors. The company was established in 1960 and has become one of Canada's largest firms of its kind with over 500 professional and technical staff, working across 25 divisions throughout Ontario and Quebec.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Operate survey equipment including levels, Total Stations, Data collectors, GPS etc.
• Assist the Land Survey Party Chief with data preparation, measurements and calculations
• Communicate problems, errors, questions and concerns to the Land Survey Party Chief
• Inspect and maintain field equipment
• Ensure a clean and orderly work environment
• Adhere to all Health and Safety Policies and Regulations
• Other duties as assigned

Requirements and Qualifications

• Legally eligible to work in Canada
• Excellent communication skills
• Good mathematical abilities
• Post secondary education in related field (surveying or engineering technology) isan asset, but not required
• Ability to work outdoors in varying weather conditions and environments
• Ability to carrying equipment (Total Station, Level, Bars and Stakes) from site to site.
• This is an entry level role and training will be provided.
• Experience with land surveying and survey equipment is an asset
• Familiarityworking in windows based applications is an asset

Key Job Details

• Compensation range: $41,600 - $57,200
• 40 hours per week
• Paid overtime
• Opportunities for growth and educational advancement*
• Comprehensive Health & Dental Insurance*
• RRSP matching, up to 2%*

*Subject to plan eligibility requirements