Survey Technologist

Stantec Consulting International Ltd.; Calgary; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in geomatics is seeking a Survey Technologist to join their team in Alberta. The role involves conducting various surveys, ensuring safety compliance, and collaborating with engineering teams. Candidates should have experience in surveying and proficiency with relevant tools. This position offers competitive benefits and opportunities for professional growth.

Benefits

Health, dental, and vision plans

Well-being program

Tuition reimbursement

Employee stock purchase program

Paid time off

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of experience as a Party Chief in surveying.
• Ability to execute surveys safely and accurately.
• Experience with Electromagnetic Locating techniques.

Responsibilities

• Conduct various Oilsands related surveys with minimal supervision.
• Prepare and maintain sketches, maps, and reports of survey data.
• Consult and collaborate with engineering and QA/QC personnel.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Safety compliance

Education

Degree or diploma in Geomatics or Civil Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Civil 3D

Trimble GPS

3D Laser Scanners

Job description

Survey Technologist - ( 250001Z3 )

Description

The Earth is top of mind for our Geomatics 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.

Your Opportunity

Stantec’s Geomatics team has several immediate full-time opportunities for the role of Survey Technologist in Northern Alberta.

Your Key Responsibilities

• Demonstrate a personal commitment and leadership in providing a safe working environment by promoting and maintaining a culture of safety by compliance with Stantec and client safety systems, policies, procedures, environmental requirements

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

• Conducting comprehensive topographic, legal, bathymetric, earthworks, civil construction (roads, corridors, piping, slopes, structures) as-built surveys

• Plan for blast drill hole positions, shovel digging lines, ramp gradients and berm designs

• Conduct 3DLS and aerial drone surveys of the mine site

• Consult, collaborate and share survey data with engineering, QA/QC and contract personnel

• Prepare and maintain sketches, maps and reports of survey data to describe/certify work areas

• Providing complete and accurate survey data, notes/sketches, and supporting information in accordance with a Data Quality Management System

• Proficiency managing data with AutoCAD, Civil 3D, Trimble Business Center, or other survey related software is an asset

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

• Depending upon experience, this position may assist with field training, crew supervision, and/or provide crew coordination on larger projects

• Performing routine survey functions associated with mining advancement

• Assisting with special assignments related to mine optimization and productivity, grade control, inventory, shaft, and geotechnical projects

Qualifications

Your Capabilities and Credentials

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

• Experience tracing buried facilities using Electromagnetic Locating techniques

• Proficiency with 3D Laser Scanners, GPS, drones, total stations and Electromagnetic Locators. Working knowledge of Trimble GPS and Trimble Total Stations is an asset

• A valid Vehicle Operator’s License and clean driving record is required for this position

• Ability to undergo and successfully pass pre-employment testing including but not limited to:

  • Breath alcohol test
  • Urine drug test.
  • Fitness to work test
  • Audiometric test
  • Vision screening
  • Criminal record test
  • Safe driving screening

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Education and Experience

• Minimum of 1 year of experience as a Party Chief surveying on Oil & Gas and construction projects/sites

• A degree or diploma in Geomatics or Civil Engineering (or equivalent) from a recognized institution is preferred but not required

This position will require travelling to various sites across Alberta and working out of town and/or province for extended periods of time.

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

Stantec is a place where the best and brightest come to build on each others’ talents, do exciting work, and make an impact on the world around us. Join us and redefine your personal best.

Benefits Summary: Regular full-time and part-time employees will have access to health, dental, and vision plans, a well-being program, health care spending account, wellness spending accounts, 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-Alberta-Fort McMurray

Other Locations : Canada-Alberta-Calgary

Organization : BC-1566 CommDev-CA Alberta GEO

Employee Status : Regular

Job Level : Entry Level

Travel : Yes, 75 % of the Time

Schedule : Full-time

Job Posting : May 21, 2025, 2:16:29 PM

Req ID: 250001Z3

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