Survey Assistant, Grande Prairie

Midwest; Grande Prairie; Sur place; CAD 38 000 - 52 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Mentorship

Benefits package

Training & certifications

Accommodation provided

Employee recognition

Teamwork culture

Résumé du poste

Midwest is seeking a Survey Assistant in Grande Prairie to support field crews across outdoor environments in Western Canada. Responsibilities include setting up equipment, collecting basic survey data, and assisting the Crew Chief on survey projects while adhering to safety policies.

Ideal candidates have a high school diploma, a valid driver's license, comfort working outdoors in all weather, and basic Microsoft Office skills.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required. Geomatics coursework is a plus.
• A valid driver’s license without major convictions.
• Experience outdoors in all weather conditions.
• Experience with OHVs and medium-duty trucks.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications (Outlook, Word, Excel).
• Comfort using navigation tools and maps.
• Experience with survey equipment is an asset.

Responsabilités

• Follow Midwest health and safety policies and contribute to a safe work culture.
• Attend monthly field safety meetings.
• Communicate with Crew Chief and learn survey methods.
• Operate survey equipment under supervision.
• Set up, operate, and pack up survey equipment.
• Perform basic survey tasks such as staking and flagging boundaries.
• Maintain a clean, organized work environment.
• Assist with project documentation and workflows.

Connaissances

Experience outdoors

OHV operation

GPS navigation

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Communication

Teamwork

Driving license

Outlook

Formation

High School Diploma or equivalent

Outils

GNSS RTK

Total Stations

Levels

UAVs

GPS handheld devices

Google Maps

Description du poste

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 our Grande Prairie location. Grande Prairie is a dynamic and vibrant city set amidst rolling prairie and aspen parkland forest. It offers residents a diverse range of amenities and activities such as a Class "A" art gallery, community theatre, sports complex, three golf courses, cross country ski trails and an Alpine Ski Hill. Grande Prairie is one of Canada’s most promising regions and has a population of over 60,000 people. Click here to learn more about this thriving young city full of opportunities!

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.
• 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.
• 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:

Required

• 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.

If you are looking to begin or develop your career in surveying and think we are the right organization for you, we want to hear from you! For more information on working with Midwest please visit the Careers section of our website: www.midwest.ca.

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.