Lead Field Survey Crew Chief – Outdoor Impact & Growth

GeoVerra; Fort St. John; On-site; CAD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits coverage

Vacation and wellness days

RRSP matching contributions

Continuing education and professional

Job summary

GeoVerra is seeking a Survey Crew Chief to lead field survey operations in Fort St. John, BC. This role involves coordinating field surveys, mentoring Survey Assistants, and ensuring high-quality data collection for infrastructure and development projects across Western Canada.

You will collaborate with Project Managers, liaise with clients and landowners, and uphold GeoVerra’s safety culture while delivering projects on time and within budget. Fort St.

Qualifications

• Diploma/Degree in a post-secondary program related to surveying, geomatics or civil engineering, or equivalent experience.
• Strong working knowledge of survey equipment and software such as GPS and Total Stations (Including Robotic).
• Experience of Trimble equipment and software, laser scanning and line locating considered an asset.
• 3-5 years of experience in a Survey Crew Chief role completing construction and legal surveys is required
• Strong problem-solving skills in a field environment.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills with the capacity to produce accurate and legible field notes.
• The ability to develop and motivate survey staff and work well in a team environment.
• An aptitude for delivering projects on time and budget.
• A valid driver’s license and can provide a clean driver’s abstract; and
• Successful completion of pre-employment drug and alcohol screening as per the limits provided in the Canadian Model for Providing a Safe Workplace

Responsibilities

• Manage and perform field survey work with the support of Survey Assistants.
• Liaise with Project Managers to coordinate field survey work, review and manage project budgets, schedules, priorities, and survey methodology.
• Liaise with client field representatives and landowners and be a brand ambassador for GeoVerra.
• Prepare field notes, sketches, checklists, and digital data in required formats for different audiences.
• Provide guidance, training and mentorship to Survey Assistants.
• Contribute to the development and implementation of industry best practices, efficient field processes and procedures and the innovative use of new technology.
• Proactively participate in and support the GeoVerra safety program.
• Complete office technical survey tasks as required and other duties as assigned.

Skills

Survey leadership

Field survey execution

Strong communication

Team mentorship

Problem-solving in field

Education

Diploma/Degree in surveying, geomatics or civil engineering

Tools

GPS

Total Stations (Robotic)

Trimble equipment

Laser scanning

Line locating

Job description

GeoVerra is seeking a Survey Crew Chief to lead field survey operations in Fort St. John, BC. This role involves coordinating field surveys, mentoring Survey Assistants, and ensuring high-quality data collection for infrastructure and development projects across Western Canada.

You will collaborate with Project Managers, liaise with clients and landowners, and uphold GeoVerra’s safety culture while delivering projects on time and within budget. Fort St.