Survey Assistant Student (Edmonton, AB)

GeoVerra; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity awaits as a Survey Assistant Student with a forward-thinking company that values employee wellness and safety. This full-time summer position involves outdoor work, assisting experienced mentors on various survey projects. Ideal candidates are currently enrolled in related degree programs and possess strong communication and teamwork skills. The role offers competitive compensation, growth opportunities, and a supportive work environment. Join a dynamic team that prioritizes safety and professional development while enjoying the adventure of working in the field.

Benefits

Competitive Compensation

Award-winning Safety Program

Mental Wellness Support

Work-life Balance

Growth Opportunities

Continuing Education

Use of Leading-edge Technology

Diverse Projects

Fast-paced Work Environment

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in a relevant degree/diploma program.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills are essential.
• Willingness to travel regularly for project requirements.

Responsibilities

• Assist in field survey projects, including equipment setup.
• Maintain and report on the condition of equipment and vehicles.
• Prepare files and data for survey projects.

Skills

Communication Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Team Collaboration

Survey Methodologies

Outdoor Work Experience

Education

Degree/Diploma in Geomatics

Degree/Diploma in Surveying

Degree/Diploma in Geography

Degree/Diploma in Civil Engineering

Tools

GNSS Receivers

Total Stations

Job description

What the position entails:

Does the opportunity to work with a company that supports employee wellness and prioritizes safety interest you? Does the idea of adventure and learning new things excite you? Does the opportunity to travel and work on projects outside in the field motivate you?

If you answered yes to these questions – you have come to the right place!

No experience is necessary! As our Survey Assistant Student, you are passionate about spending time outside in the field. We are looking for a student who is excited to learn alongside experienced mentors. Ideally, you are highly collaborative, with strong communication skills and an infectious positivity that positively affects team members around you.

This is a temporary, full-time summer student position starting in May 2025.

We’ll be real with you—our ideal scenario is when we have students that come back term after term, eventually landing a full-time role after they graduate!

What you will do:

• Assist in the field on survey projects.
  • Holding measuring rods or targets.
  • Setting up and tearing down survey equipment.
  • Carrying survey equipment and stakes over long distances.
  • Help locate and mark property boundaries and other survey points.
• Maintain, clean, monitor, and report the condition of equipment and vehicles.
• Prepare files, maps, and data for survey projects.
• Assist with records management, data loading, and quality assurance.
• Review historical surveying records and archive them according to classification standards.
• Adhere to the safety requirements of the client, OH&S, and the GeoVerra Safety program.
• Participate in Emergency Response Planning, Hazard Assessment, Job Safety Analysis development, daily tailgate meetings, and comply with all safety activities.
• Assist with the use of GNSS receivers for RTK, RTN static measurements, and total stations.

What you will bring:

• Currently enrolled in a degree/diploma program related to Geomatics, Surveying, Geography, or Civil Engineering.
• Ability and willingness to travel regularly for the client, project, and GeoVerra requirements.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to collaborate and work as part of a team.
• An understanding of survey methodologies is considered an asset.
• Previous experience working outdoors is considered an asset.
• A valid non-restricted driver’s license and a clean driver’s abstract.
• Successful completion of pre-employment drug and alcohol screening as per Canadian workplace safety standards.
• Clear criminal background check.

Job conditions

• Out-of-town work (possible shift work) and frequent travel required.
• Ability to carry, lift, and push up to 50 lbs regularly.
• Ability to work outside in all weather conditions.

What we offer

• Competitive compensation.
• Award-winning safety program.
• Tools and services to support your mental wellness.
• Work-life balance.
• Growth and advancement opportunities.
• Continuing education and professional development.
• Use of leading-edge technology and equipment.
• Diverse projects and a fast-paced working environment.

As an equal opportunity employer, GeoVerra is dedicated to providing a fair and equitable recruitment and selection process. We welcome and encourage applications from all qualified individuals, irrespective of abilities and background.

We also recognize that the hiring process should be accessible to everyone. If you require any accommodations at any stage of the recruitment process, please contact our talent attraction team at [e-mail]. All accommodation requests will be handled with confidentiality and respect.