Survey Assistant, Medicine Hat

Midwest; Medicine Hat; On-site; CAD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mentorship

Benefits package

Health spending

Emergency travel coverage

Life insurance

Wellness fund

EAP

Paid training

Accommodation & meals away

Recognition program

Team-oriented culture

Job summary

Midwest is seeking a Survey Assistant in Medicine Hat to support field crews across Western Canada. The role involves assisting with survey tasks, data collection, and equipment setup under the Crew Chief supervision.

The position offers hands-on mentorship, safety-focused training, and opportunities to advance in geomatics. Applicants should be prepared for outdoor work in varied conditions and travel as required.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent;Geomatics coursework asset.
• Valid driver’s license and clean record.
• Ability to comply with Drug & Alcohol testing requirements.
• Experience outdoors in all weather conditions.
• Experience with OHVs and 1-ton class trucks.
• Experience with MS Office (Outlook, Word, Excel).
• Familiarity with navigational tools (GPS, maps).
• Experience with survey equipment (GNSS RTK, Total Stations, levels) is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Follow Midwest health and safety policies and contribute to safe work culture.
• Participate in monthly field safety meetings.
• Communicate effectively with Crew Chief and learn survey methods.
• Operate communication equipment and survey tools under supervision.
• Set up and operate survey equipment; perform basic data collection.
• Complete basic survey tasks like staking and flagging boundaries.
• Maintain clean, organized work environment and tools.

Skills

Driver's license

Outdoors experience

Communication skills

Willing to learn survey methods

Safety awareness

Education

High School Diploma

Geomatics coursework asset

Tools

GPS units

Google Maps

MS Office

OHV operation

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 Medicine Hat location. Medicine Hat is a vibrant city located in southeast Alberta with a population of 63,271 (Statistics Canada, 2021) . With 330 days of sunshine, there are plenty of indoor and outdoor recreational 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.
• 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.

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