Survey Technologist

Stantec; Fort McMurray; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading company in the Geomatics field as a Survey Technologist in Northern Alberta. This role involves conducting various types of surveys, ensuring data quality, and collaborating with engineering teams. Ideal candidates will have surveying experience and proficiency with advanced surveying tools, contributing to impactful projects across Alberta.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 1 year of surveying experience as a Party Chief on Oil & Gas and construction projects/sites.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Valid Vehicle Operator’s License with a clean driving record.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive topographic, legal, bathymetric, earthworks, and civil construction surveys.
• Promote a culture of safety by complying with safety systems and procedures.
• Prepare and maintain sketches, maps, and reports describing survey work.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Survey execution

Data management

Education

Degree or diploma in Geomatics or Civil Engineering

Tools

3D Laser Scanners

GPS

Drones

Total stations

Trimble equipment

Job description

Job Opportunity: Survey Technologist

The Earth is top of mind for our Geomatics team. On, above, and under the Earth’s surface, we provide our clients with 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

• Promote a culture of safety by complying with Stantec and client safety systems, policies, procedures, and environmental requirements.
• Perform Oilsands-related surveys and locate buried facilities with minimal supervision.
• Conduct comprehensive topographic, legal, bathymetric, earthworks, and civil construction surveys.
• Plan blast drill hole positions, shovel digging lines, ramp gradients, and berm designs.
• Conduct 3D Laser Scanning and aerial drone surveys of the mine site.
• Collaborate and share survey data with engineering, QA/QC, and contract personnel.
• Prepare and maintain sketches, maps, and reports describing survey work.
• Ensure survey data quality according to the Data Quality Management System.
• Manage survey data using AutoCAD, Civil 3D, Trimble Business Center, or similar software (asset).
• Communicate effectively with Project Managers regarding progress, scope changes, HSSE reporting, and project impacts.
• Assist with field training, crew supervision, or crew coordination on larger projects, depending on experience.
• Perform routine survey functions for mining advancement and support mine optimization projects.

Your Capabilities and Credentials

• Execute surveys safely, accurately, and efficiently.
• Trace buried facilities using Electromagnetic Locating techniques.
• Proficient with 3D Laser Scanners, GPS, drones, total stations, and Locators; knowledge of Trimble equipment is an asset.
• Possess a valid Vehicle Operator’s License with a clean driving record.
• Pass pre-employment tests including alcohol, drug, fitness, audiometric, vision, criminal record, and driving screening.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Education and Experience

• Minimum of 1 year of surveying experience as a Party Chief on Oil & Gas and construction projects/sites.
• Degree or diploma in Geomatics or Civil Engineering from a recognized institution is preferred but not required.

This position requires travel across Alberta and extended out-of-town work.

This description is not exhaustive; other duties may be assigned or changed at any time.

Join Stantec to build on your talents, do exciting work, and make an impact on the world around us.