Party Chief

McElhanney Ltd.; Grande Prairie; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and dental coverage

RRSP matching

Employee & Family Assistance Program

Job summary

McElhanney Ltd. in Grande Prairie, AB, is seeking a Party Chief to lead and coordinate field survey crews, delivering safe, accurate projects while meeting contractual and regulatory requirements.

You will work on diverse projects across Alberta, including resource facilities, pipelines, legal and construction surveys, with opportunities to advance in geomatics engineering within a respected, well-established firm.

Qualifications

• Two-year technical diploma in Geomatics Engineering Technology or Civil Engineering Technology, plus two years of experience in a similar role.
• Experience in remote and challenging field environments.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Strong communication and field-to-office documentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead field crews and coordinate project objectives, budgets, schedules, and client requirements.
• Direct field activities and ensure accurate and timely data collection.
• Conduct surveys including legal, boundary, topographic, and high-precision construction surveys.
• Transfer information from field to office with meticulous notes and calculations.
• Ensure compliance with safety, quality standards, and regulatory requirements.
• Collaborate with clients, PMs, and internal teams to keep projects moving forward.

Skills

Team leadership

Surveying

Communication

Problem solving

Driver's license

Education

Geomatics Engineering Technology diploma

Civil Engineering Technology diploma

Tools

Civil 3D

MicroSurvey

Trimble Business Center

Job description

Posted Friday, July 31, 2026 at 10:00 AM

The Opportunity

McElhanney is seeking a Party Chief to join our team in Grande Prairie, Alberta. Reporting to the Division Manager of McElhanney’s Electrification group, you will lead and coordinate field survey crews, ensuring projects are delivered safely, accurately, and efficiently while meeting contractual, regulatory, and client requirements.

In this role, you will work on a diverse range of projects, including resource industry facilities, pipelines, legal surveys, and construction projects throughout Alberta. This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated professional looking to advance their career in Geomatics Engineering with a respected and well-established organization.

What You’ll Do

• Collaborate with the Project Manager to understand project objectives, budgets, schedules, deliverables, and client requirements.
• Lead and direct field crews, communicating project scope, timelines, and expectations to ensure successful project execution.
• Conduct a variety of surveys, including:
• Legal surveys for the oil and gas and electrification industries.
• Boundary surveys
• Topographic surveys
• High-precision construction surveys
• Work closely with clients, Project Managers, and internal teams to identify solutions and keep projects moving forward effectively.
• Manage accurate transfer of information between the field and office, maintaining detailed field notes, records, calculations, and documentation.
• Ensure compliance with company quality standards, safety policies, and regulatory requirements.
• Support an inclusive culture of safety, teamwork, and continuous improvement.

What You’ll Bring

• A two-year technical diploma in Geomatics Engineering Technology, Civil Engineering Technology, or a related discipline, combined with a minimum of two years of experience in a similar role; an equivalent combination of education and experience will also be considered.
• Experience working in remote and challenging field environments.
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Physical capability to work in mountainous, forested, and uneven terrain, and to safely handle and transport survey equipment.
• Flexibility to work in varying weather conditions, remote locations, wildlife-populated areas, and on extended rotations or irregular schedules when required.
• Experience with Civil 3D, MicroSurvey, and Trimble Business Center is considered an asset.
• Experience with Underground Utility Locating is considered an asset.
• A valid driver’s license and a clean driving record.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, attention to detail, sound judgment, reliability, and general computer proficiency.

What Can We Offer You?

The salary range for this position is $70,000 - $100,000 per annum. McElhanney offers fair compensation that is commensurate with the individual’s education, experience, skills, and professional qualifications. The posted base salary/wage range is representative of the required level of qualifications and experience for the position as noted in the job posting. The salary offered will be based on the experience and qualifications of the successful candidate.

• Work-Life Harmony: Balance your personal and professional commitments. Flexible hours to fit your lifestyle.
• Comprehensive Benefits: Maternity and parental leave top up program, health and dental coverage, RRSP matching, and Employee & Family Assistance Program.
• Safe & Inclusive Workplace: A culture of respect and inclusion for all.
• Compensation: Attractive total compensation package including a generous bonus plan.
• Professional Development: Reimbursement for dues, educational assistance, mentorship program, workshops, and committee involvement.
• Career Progression: Support and mentorship to shape a career path that fits your goals.
• Relocation Support: Financial assistance if applicable.