Survey Crew Chief

Stantec Consulting International Ltd.; Calgary; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An Alberta-based engineering firm is seeking a Surveyor Crew Chief based in Red Deer to conduct various surveys and engage with project managers. Candidates should have a technical degree and at least two years of field survey experience, along with strong safety practices and communication skills. The role offers opportunities to work across diverse projects with a commitment to community empowerment and environmental stewardship.

Benefits

Health, dental, and vision plans

Wellness program

Group retirement savings plan

Employee stock purchase program

Qualifications

• 2+ years field survey experience required.
• Valid Alberta Class 5 Vehicle Operator’s License needed.
• Must have Standard First Aid certification.

Responsibilities

• Perform various surveys and locate buried facilities.
• Communicate regularly with project managers about updates.
• Participate in health and safety culture.

Skills

Communication skills

Field survey techniques

Professionalism in safety practices

Physical ability to work in tough terrain

Education

Technical degree/diploma/certificate

Tools

GPS

Total stations

Electromagnetic Locators

Drone technology

Job description

Strong communities don’t just happen. They’re thoughtfully planned and future-ready. We bring life to urban downtowns, suburban hubs, small towns, and rural areas through master-planned communities, mixed-use developments, parks, and recreation facilities. The result: vibrant economic centers, resilient neighborhoods, and welcoming places that feel like home.

If you’re passionate about empowering communities, join us to discover a career with endless opportunities to make communities more equitable, resilient, and livable.

Your Opportunity

Stantec’s Geospatial Services Group has a full-time opportunity for Surveyor Crew Chief based in Red Deer, Alberta.

Our Geospatial Services Team collaborates with Stantec’s Water, Infrastructure, Environmental Services, Buildings, and Energy & Resources business operating units to provide a complete solution for our clients. This provides a workplace filled with opportunity and a variety of projects to advance employee growth and knowledge, while providing client’s unique solutions to the issues they face.

Your Key Responsibilities

• Performing a variety of surveys and buried facility locating with minimal supervision.

• Conducting comprehensive topographic, legal, construction, bathymetric, drone and as-built surveys.

• Actively participate and promote Stantec’s Health & Safety culture and awareness.

• Effective communication with Project Manager as to progress updates, scope changes, HSSE reporting and other project impacts.

  Your Capabilities and Credentials

• Experience tracing buried facilities using Electromagnetic Locating techniques

• Ability to execute surveys in an accurate, efficient, detailed and safe manner

• Proficiency with GPS, Total stations and Electromagnetic Locators. Working knowledge of Trimble GPS and Trimble Total Stations is an asset

• Advanced drone license is an asset

• A valid Alberta Class 5 Vehicle Operator’s License

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

• This position may require travelling to various sites across Canada

• Experience working in remote field environments

• Physical ability to work in mountainous and forested terrain and ability to lift/carry heavy equipment.

• Willing to work in various environmental conditions with varied terrain, able to work in wildlife populated areas, and willing to work in remote field areas for extended periods and varied hours

Education and Experience

• Technical degree/diploma/certificate or equivalent in related field; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

• A minimum of 2 years of field survey experience

• Required Certifications (must have or be able to complete the following):

• Standard First Aid

• H2S Alive

• WHMIS

• CSTS 2020 (Construction Safety Training System)

• CSO (Common Safety Orientation)

• 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.

About Stantec

Stantec is a global leader in sustainable engineering, architecture, and environmental consulting. The diverse perspectives of our partners and interested parties drive us to think beyond what’s previously been done on critical issues like climate change, digital transformation, and future-proofing our cities and infrastructure. We innovate at the intersection of community, creativity, and client relationships to advance communities everywhere, so that together we can redefine what’s possible.

Pay Transparency: In compliance with pay transparency laws, pay ranges are provided for positions in locations where required. Please note, the final agreed upon compensation is based on individual education, qualifications, experience, and work location. At Stantec certain roles are bonus eligible.

Benefits Summary: Regular full-time and part-time employees (working at least 20 hours per week) will have access to health, dental, and vision plans, a wellness program, health care spending account, wellness spending account, group registered retirement savings plan, employee stock purchase program, group tax-free savings account, life and accidental death & dismemberment (AD&D) insurance, short-term/long-term disability plans, emergency travel benefits, tuition reimbursement, professional membership fee coverage, and paid time off.

Temporary/casual employees will have access to group registered retirement savings plan, employee stock purchase program, and group tax-free savings account.

The benefits information listed above may not apply to union positions because benefits for such positions are governed by applicable collective bargaining agreements.

Primary Location: Canada | AB | Red Deer
Organization: BC-1566 CommDev-CA Alberta GEO
Employee Status: Regular
Travel: Yes
Schedule: Full time
Job Posting: 17/06/2025 12:06:00
Req ID: REQ2500025G