Survey Assistant, Brooks

Midwest; Brooks; On-site; CAD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mentorship

Benefits package

Paid training

Accommodation & meals when away

Employee recognition

Job summary

Midwest in Brooks, Alberta is seeking a Survey Assistant to support our Calgary centre. This entry-level role involves assisting crew chiefs, learning survey methods, and working outdoors across Western Canada. You will operate survey equipment under supervision, stake boundaries, and maintain tools. Our team emphasizes safety, mentorship, and hands-on training with OHVs, trucks, and GNSS equipment.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent (Geomatics coursework asset).
• Valid driver’s license with clean record and safe driving history.
• Experience outdoors in all weather conditions is preferred.
• Experience with OHVs and medium-duty trucks (F-350 or similar).
• Experience with GNSS/Total Stations/UAVs is a plus.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Outlook/Word/Excel is helpful.

Responsibilities

• Follow Midwest health and safety policies and participate in safety meetings.
• Operate survey equipment under Crew Chief supervision and assist with staking boundaries.
• Communicate effectively with the Crew Chief and learn survey methods.
• Maintain tools, supplies, and vehicles in a clean, organized manner.
• Travel to field sites and support field operations as needed.

Skills

Driving license

Outdoor work

Safety awareness

Communication skills

GPS navigation

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

GNSS RTK

Total Stations

UAVs

OHVs

Microsoft Office

Job description

Come Grow with Us!

Established in 1949, Midwest is an employee-owned professional land surveying firm providing geomatics deliverables designed for oil & gas, construction, municipal and utility applications through our eight offices in Saskatchewan and Alberta. 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 a Survey Assistant in Brooks, Alberta, to support our Calgary centre. Located in southern Alberta, Brooks is known for its diverse community, strong agricultural roots and wide-open prairie landscapes. With easy access to Lake Newell, Dinosaur Provincial Park and plenty of opportunities for camping, fishing, hiking and other outdoor recreation, Brooks offers a relaxed lifestyle with lots to explore nearby.

Summary Of Responsibilities

• Follow all Midwest health and safety policies, practices & procedures, with a commitment to contributing to the safe work culture.
• Participate in monthly field safety meetings.
• Able to communicate effectively with the Crew Chief, including asking questions and a willingness to learn about survey methodology and techniques.
• Able to operate all communication and electronic equipment (cell phones, laptops, etc...).
• Able to operate motor vehicles, including OHVs (off-highway vehicles) and medium-duty trucks (Ford F-350 or similar).
• Able to operate survey equipment under the supervision of the Crew Chief, including setting up, operation and packing up all survey equipment.
• Able to perform basic survey data collector functions under the supervision of the Crew Chief.
• Able to complete basic survey tasks such as staking and flagging boundaries and searching/digging for survey evidence.
• Maintain a clean and organized work environment, including maintenance of tools, supplies, and vehicles.
• Comply with jurisdictional Commercial Carrier Safety requirements/regulations (training provided by Midwest).
• Utilize company-required checklists and procedures.
• Develop a basic understanding of project related documentation and project workflows.
• Assume a safety lead position should the Crew Chief become injured.
• Perform other duties as assigned by Crew Chief and Field Operations Manager.

What You Offer

• A valid driver’s license, free of major convictions as defined in jurisdictional traffic safety regulations (i.e., distracted driving, driving while impaired).
• A High School Diploma, or equivalent (completed courses in Geomatics from a recognized post-secondary institution is considered an asset).
• The ability to comply with Drug & Alcohol testing requirements as stipulated by client requirements and jurisdictional health and safety regulations.
• Experience working outdoors in all weather conditions.
• Experience with operating Off Highway Vehicles (OHVs) & 1-ton class trucks (F-350 or similar medium duty truck).
• Experience with basic Microsoft applications, including Outlook, Word, and Excel.
• Comfort with the operation and use of navigational and orienteering tools (e.g., handheld GPS units, Google maps, hard-copy paper maps, etc.).
• Experience in a similar role including the use of survey equipment (e.g., GNSS RTK, Total Stations, Levels, UAVs, etc.) is an asset.

What We Offer

• Hands on mentorship and guidance (i.e., one-on-one job training with experienced field and office staff).
• Employer-paid benefits package including extended health, prescription coverage, flexible health spending, emergency travel, life insurance, wellness fund, and Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Paid training for all required safety certifications and access to our Employee Education Assistance Program for continuous learning and career advancement.
• Paid accommodation (single occupancy) and meal allowance when working away from your home base.
• Generous employee recognition program and a compassionate workplace where you're encouraged to bring your whole self to work.
• Outstanding work environment with a strong focus on teamwork, mentorship, and collaboration.

Work Environment, Physical Effort & Schedule

The Survey Assistant position works in various outdoor and all-terrain, all-weather environments typically present in Western Canada, and physical exertion may be required daily including, but not limited to:

• Walking on a variety of uneven ground, up to several kilometers (i.e., fields, pasture, construction sites, rugged natural terrain, etc).
• Lifting equipment and supplies between 20-35 kg (50-80 lbs.) and carrying equipment and supplies up to 20 kg (50 lbs).
• Operating OHVs (Off-Highway Vehicles) in all weather conditions.
• Utilizing hand tools, such as hammers, sledgehammers and jackhammers to install survey monumentation and markings.

Field based survey positions, including the Survey Assistant position, require availability to travel as required by work assignment. Midwest will be responsible for costs associated with lodging, and the Survey Assistant shall be reimbursed for subsistence costs. The length of work assignments varies based on client requirements, job complexity, and job location. The Survey Assistant position may be away from home for up to 24 calendar days at a time.

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.