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Thank you.
Are you motivated by challenging work and the opportunity to develop a rewarding career?
Do you want to make your mark by exploring and establishing legal boundaries across our land?
Position Description:
The Survey Assistant is responsible for assisting a Crew Chief in locating property boundaries, buildings, structures and other natural or human-made features on, over, or under the surface of the earth. Duties will require the operation of Global Positioning System (GPS), a variety of survey equipment, and off-road vehicles. Additional responsibilities include maintenance of survey hand tools, equipment, vehicles, and supplies. Some traveling will be required.
Qualifications:
If you have a willingness to learn, we will provide you with on-the-job training.
Previous experience operating a Total Station and GPS equipment would be an asset as would experience operating 4X4 trucks, all-terrain vehicles and snowmobiles. Familiarity with oilfield surveying, well site surveys, pipeline surveys or line locating would definitely be an asset.
A high school diploma and valid drivers license are required. Candidates could be required to be out of town for extended periods. Candidates should also be prepared to comply with our drug and alcohol policy, which includes screening. Safety training (i.e. CSTS, First Aid, H2S, WHMIS, etc.) is required and will be provided as necessary. You must be physically able to perform the requirements of the job and be willing to work in all types of weather conditions.
Essential Skills
- Reading text
- Oral communication
- Working with others
- Finding information
Credentials (certificates, licences, memberships, courses, etc.)
- Driver's licence
Specific Skills
- Perform miscellaneous labouring activities to help tradespersons, apprentices and other workers as directed
- Hold stakes during surveying activities
Area Of Specialization
- Surveying and optical instruments
- Motor vehicles
- Heavy equipment
Weight Handling
- Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)