Survey Party Chief

Overview

Field party chief overseeing legal, municipal, topographic, and drone surveys

Key Responsibilities

• quality assurance
• safety compliance
• survey execution
• data management
• field reporting

Tasks

-Ensure implementation of quality assurance, safety, and policy compliance. -Field completion of various types of surveys focusing on legal surveys, municipal construction stake out, roads, structures etc., topographic surveys, high precision scanning surveys, drone flights, and Upstream Oil and Gas surveys. -Manage information flow from field to office and prepare clear, concise, and accurate field notes, records, and calculations.

Requirements

• driver license
• trimble gps
• utility locating
• technical diploma
• 3-5 years
• independent

What You Bring

-Valid (or in progress) Class 5 driver’s license. -Competent with robotics total stations, Trimble GPS, and drones. -Candidates should have the ability to travel and work out of town in remote areas. -Experience working independently with good communication skills. -Willing to work in various environmental conditions with varied terrain. -Experience with Underground Utility Locating and ATVs is an asset but not required. -Two-year technical diploma in Geomatics or Civil Engineering with at least 3-5 years of previous experience in a similar role, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

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Benefits

-Professional Development: Reimbursement for dues, educational assistance, mentorship program, internal committees, workshops, and committee involvement. -Compensation: Attractive total compensation package including a generous bonus plan. -Relocation Support: Financial assistance if applicable. -Safe & Inclusive Workplace: A culture of respect and inclusion for all. -Comprehensive Benefits: Maternity and parental leave top up program, health and dental coverage, RRSP matching, and Employee & Family Assistance Program. -Career Progression: Support and mentorship to shape a career path that fits your goals.

About Mcelhanney

-evolved from a surveying firm to a leading multidisciplinary consultancy. -offering services in engineering, planning, surveying, and environmental solutions. -works on a wide range of projects, from small-scale site designs to large infrastructure initiatives. -supports both public and private clients in sectors such as infrastructure, transportation, energy, and water resources. -notable projects include transportation networks, water treatment plants, energy development, and urban development plans. -maintains a robust presence across Canada, with offices in key regions, delivering high-quality, tailored solutions. -engineering and planning teams often collaborate with local and regional stakeholders to create innovative, sustainable designs.

Sector Specialisms

Security Clearance

-pre‑employment drug and alcohol testing required -pre‑site access testing per client requirements