Survey Assistant, Estevan

Midwest; Estevan; On-site; CAD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employer-paid benefits package

Paid safety training

Accommodation and meals during travel

Job summary

Midwest is seeking a Survey Assistant in Estevan, Saskatchewan. You will assist the Crew Chief across surveying tasks, support field operations, and learn survey methodologies in a busy Western Canada environment.

Qualified applicants will have a HS diploma, a driver’s license, and be comfortable outdoors in all weather. Training on OHVs and survey equipment is provided; willingness to travel for job assignments is required.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent; geomatics courses are an asset.
• Must be able to pass Drug & Alcohol testing as required by client and safety regulations.
• Willing to work outdoors in all weather conditions.

Responsibilities

• Assist Crew Chief in surveying across all sectors/divisions.
• Follow Midwest health and safety policies and participate in safety meetings.
• Operate survey equipment under supervision of Crew Chief; set up, run, and pack equipment.
• Perform basic data collection tasks and stake/boundary marking as directed.

Skills

Driver's license

Outdoors work

GPS handheld familiarity

Microsoft Office

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Geomatics coursework asset

Tools

GPS units

Google Maps

Paper maps

Survey equipment familiarity

Job description

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 our Estevan location. Located South East of Regina and 10 minutes north of the American border, Estevan, the ‘Energy City’, is a place you can call home. With a population of approximately 11,000, Estevan offers many amenities including hospitals, museums, cultural centers, recreational facilities, golf greens, a 24-hour border crossing to the US, and much more. Estevan is consistently busy, providing an excellent opportunity to work in a bustling environment. Saskatchewan is growing and leading the country in many economic areas and Estevan is booming with this trend. Estevan is the sunniest city year-round in Canada and offers a rapidly growing, bustling environment. Click here for more on living in Saskatchewan’s Energy City.

Summary of Responsibilities:

The Survey Assistant is responsible for assisting a Crew Chief in the practice of surveying across all sectors/divisions within Midwest. Duties include, but are not limited to, the following:

• 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.
• Communicate effectively with the Crew Chief, including asking questions and a willingness to learn about survey methodology and techniques.
• Operate all communication and electronic equipment (cell phones, laptops, etc...).
• Operate motor vehicles, including OHVs (off-highway vehicles) and medium-duty trucks (Ford F-350 or similar).
• Operate survey equipment under the supervision of the Crew Chief, including setting up, operation and packing up all survey equipment.
• Perform basic survey data collector functions under the supervision of the Crew Chief.
• 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.
• Willing and able to work outdoors in all weather conditions.
• Willing to learn Off Highway Vehicles (OHVs) & 1-ton class trucks (F-350 or similar medium duty truck).
• Basic familiarity with Microsoft applications such as Outlook, Word, and Excel is preferred; training can be provided.
• Comfort using navigational and orienteering tools such as handheld GPS units, Google Maps, or paper maps is considered an asset; training can be provided.
• Preference may be given to applicants with previous experience in a similar role or with survey equipment such as GNSS RTK, Total Stations, Levels, or UAVs; however, previous surveying experience is not required and training will be provided.

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.

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