Survey Crew Chief

Global Raymac Surveys Inc.; Invermere; On-site; CAD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company paid Sun Life benefits

Health Spending Account (HSA) & PSA

Annual clothing allowance

Professional growth and development

Company-paid safety training

Valuable field experience

Job summary

Global Raymac Surveys Inc. is seeking a field crew member to lead survey activities and deliver accurate data for engineering, construction, and legal projects.

You will work under a Project Manager, coordinating field tasks, data collection, and note-taking in outdoor environments. The role requires experience with surveying techniques, Trimble equipment, laser scanning, and drone operations, plus a valid driver’s license.

Qualifications

• Diploma/degree in surveying and geomatics or equivalent experience.
• Up to 5 years of similar role experience or equivalent education/experience.
• Valid driver’s license per company policy.
• Effective written and verbal communication; legible field notes.
• Ability to read and follow written instructions.

Responsibilities

• Direct field crew under Project Manager to meet objectives, budgets, and schedules.
• Communicate scope and schedule information to team; set expectations.
• Lead field crew; prepare field notes, sketches, and data.
• Conduct conventional and GNSS surveys for engineering, construction, and legal projects.
• Interpret drawings for layout and as-built survey purposes; use laser scanners and drones as needed.
• Support HSE, quality management, audits, and incident investigations.
• Document scope changes and communicate to the Project Manager.
• Represent the client and yourself professionally at all times.

Skills

Spatial recognition

Listening skills

Communication

Teamwork

Timeliness

Education

Surveying/Geomatics diploma or degree

Tools

Trimble equipment

Laser scanning

Drones

Line locating

Job description

Why Join Global Raymac?

We are committed to building an environment where our people feel engaged, supported, and empowered. Our team thrives on collaboration, innovation, and solving complex challenges with cutting-edge technology.

At Global Raymac, you’ll find:

• A strong growth trajectory with real career advancement opportunities
• A culture that promotes continuous learning and mentorship
• Exposure to major, high-impact energy and infrastructure projects
• A team of passionate professionals who value respect, safety, and community
• Access to state-of-the-art survey technologies
• Safety first culture

We Offer

• Competitive wages
• Company paid Sun Life benefits
• Health Spending Account (HSA) & Personal Spending Account (PSA)
• Professional growth and development
• Company-paid safety training
• Annual Clothing allowance
• Valuable field experience

Role Summary

Reporting to a Project Manager, you will direct the field crew to complete projects in an accurate, timely, and efficient manner to meet contractual obligations. You will also be involved in engineering, construction, or legal surveying in urban and/or rural areas.

Responsibilities & Duties

• Take direction from the Project Manager to understand the following: project objectives, allocated budgets, goals, schedules, and timeframes.
• Communicate scope and schedule information to team members, set expectations, and ensure project tasks are completed on time.
• Lead Field crew and prepare accurate notes, sketches and field data.
• Conduct conventional and GNSS field surveys of various types of surveys including engineering, construction, and legal projects
• Interpret Architectural and Engineering drawings for layout and as-built survey purposes.
• Work with laser scanners and drones on various construction and engineering projects an asset.
• Participate in HSE and Quality Management reporting, inspections, investigations, audits, and reviews.
• Understand and document project scope changes requested by the client and communicate this to the Project Manager.
• Represent our client, Global Raymac, and yourself in a professional and courteous manner at all times.
• Encourage the engagement of colleagues and team members.
• Support diversity, equity, and inclusion in our workforce.
• Significant attention to detail or concentration.
• Work in co-operation with others.
• Strong listening and communication skills.
• Conscientious and timely.
• Appreciates working outdoors.

Education, Technical Skills & Experience

• Diploma/Degree in a post-secondary program related to surveying and geomatics or an equivalent experience.
• Up to 5 years of previous experience in a similar role, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Strong and proven spatial recognition and problem-solving skills in a field environment.
• Experience of Trimble equipment and software, laser scanning, drones and line locating considered an asset.
• Basic computer operation for email, spreadsheets, and search functions.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills with the capacity to produce accurate and legible field notes. Reading ability is required, e.g., to follow written instructions.
• Must possess and maintain a valid driver’s license in accordance with Global Raymac’s Driver and Vehicle Safety Policy.

Wages will be commensurate with experience.

Please note only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted