Survey Crew Chief

Stantec Consulting International Ltd.; Calgary; On-site; CAD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Stantec Consulting International Ltd. is seeking a full-time Survey Crew Chief based in Calgary, Alberta. In this role, you will perform various surveys and buried facility locating with minimal supervision, while actively promoting the health and safety culture.

The ideal candidate should have at least 2 years of field survey experience, a technical degree or equivalent certification, and excellent communication skills. This position requires travel across Canada and working in remote field environments.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years of field survey experience.
• Valid Alberta Class 5 Vehicle Operator’s License required.
• Required certifications: Standard First Aid, H2S Alive, WHMIS, CSTS 2020.

Responsibilities

• Perform surveys and buried facility locating with minimal supervision.
• Conduct comprehensive topographic and legal surveys.
• Communicate project impacts to the Project Manager.

Skills

Electromagnetic locating techniques

GPS

Total Stations

Excellent communication skills

Problem-solving skills

Education

Technical degree, diploma, or certificate in a related field

Tools

Trimble GPS

Trimble Total Stations

Job description

Job Overview

Strong communities don’t just happen—they’re built. They’re creatively imagined, collaboratively planned, and readied to face tomorrow with optimism. We’re driving the future of Community Development. Our experts lead their fields, collaborating on projects that are as technically challenging as they are impactful, creative, and fulfilling. We’re a place where you can apply your passion—and find endless opportunities to help make communities more equitable, resilient, and livable.

Your Opportunity

The Earth is top of mind for our Geospatial team. On, above, and under the Earth’s surface, we provide our clients a full range of surveying and mapping services. Through our work, we define land boundaries and analyze spatial data. Join a team of inspired and talented professionals who continually find inventive ways to get the job done better, faster, and smarter.

Stantec’s Geospatial Services Group has a full‑time opportunity for Survey Crew Chief based in Calgary, Alberta.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform a variety of surveys and buried facility locating with minimal supervision.
• Conduct comprehensive topographic, legal, construction, bathymetric and as‑built surveys.
• Actively participate and promote Stantec’s Health & Safety culture and awareness.
• Communicate progress updates, scope changes, HSSE reporting, and other project impacts to the Project Manager.
• Act as a company representative, liaising directly with client field representatives and land owners.
• Perform some office technical survey work as required.
• Apply strong problem‑solving skills in a field environment.
• Manage information flow from field to office and prepare accurate, concise field notes, records, and calculations.

Capabilities and Credentials

• Experience tracing buried facilities using electromagnetic locating techniques.
• Ability to execute surveys accurately, efficiently, safely, and in detail.
• Proficiency with GPS, Total Stations, and Electromagnetic Locators. Working knowledge of Trimble GPS and Trimble Total Stations is an asset.
• A valid Alberta Class 5 Vehicle Operator’s License.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Travel to various sites across Canada may be required.
• Experience working in remote field environments.
• Physical ability to work in mountainous and forested terrain and lift/carry heavy equipment.
• Willingness to work in various environmental conditions, wildlife‑populated areas, and remote field areas for extended periods and varied hours.

Education and Experience

• Technical degree, diploma, certificate, or equivalent in a related field; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Minimum of 2 years of field survey experience.
• Required certifications: Standard First Aid, H2S Alive, WHMIS, CSTS 2020, CSO, Line Locating Certification, Valid Driver’s License.

This description is not a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that may be required of the employee and other duties, responsibilities and activities may be assigned or may be changed at any time with or without notice.

Primary Location: Canada | AB | Calgary

Organization: BC-1566 CommDev-CA Alberta GEO

Employee Status: Regular

Business Justification: New Position

Travel: Yes

Schedule: Full time

Job Posting: 21/05/2026 09:05:11

Req ID: 1005981