Survey Crew Chief Contractor (Comox/Courtney Region) in Comox, British Columbia at Spirit Employment and Training Edmonton

What the position entails:

Are you looking for the opportunity to share your expertise with a talented and passionate team? Does the prospect of travel and working on projects, outside, in the field energize you? If you have been searching for a company that supports career development and has a proven, safety-first culture – you have come to the right place!

Joining our Client team means you’ll step into an opportunity with unlimited prospects for growth and a long fulfilling career.

Our dynamic Geomatics team is looking for a Survey Crew Chief (Contractor) in Comox, BC/Courtney Region. As the successful candidate you are organized and highly collaborative, with strong communication skills and an infectious positivity that impacts and motivates all team members. You have a strong ability to operate equipment and field tools, with a healthy respect for the great outdoors and the timeline of the task at hand.

What you will do:

• Manage and perform field survey work with the support of Survey Assistants.
• Liaise with Project Managers to coordinate field survey work, review and manage project budgets, schedules, priorities, and survey methodology.
• Liaise with client field representatives and landowners and be a brand ambassador for Client
• Prepare field notes, sketches, checklists, and digital data in required formats for different audiences.
• Provide guidance, training and mentorship to Survey Assistants.
• Contribute to the development and implementation of industry best practices, efficient field processes and procedures and the innovative use of new technology.
• Proactively participate in and support the Client safety program.
• Complete office technical survey tasks as required and other duties as assigned.

What you will bring:

• Diploma/Degree in a post-secondary program related to surveying, geomatics or civil engineering, or equivalent experience.
• Strong working knowledge of survey equipment and software such as GPS and Total Stations (Including Robotic).
• Experience of Trimble equipment and software, laser scanning and line locating considered an asset.
• 3-5 years of experience in a Survey Crew Chief role completing construction and legal surveys is required
• Strong problem-solving skills in a field environment.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills with the capacity to produce accurate and legible field notes.
• The ability to develop and motivate survey staff and work well in a team environment.
• An aptitude for delivering projects on time and budget.
• A valid driver’s license and can provide a clean driver’s abstract; and
• Successful completion of pre-employment drug and alcohol screening as per the limits provided in the Canadian Model for Providing a Safe Workplace

Job Conditions:

• Out-of-town work (possible shift work).
• Ability to carry, lift and push up to 50lbs on a regular basis.
• Night shift may be required.
• Ability to work outside in all weather conditions.

What we offer:

• Wage range: $35 - $40/hour depending on experience
• Work-life balance
• Use of leading-edge technology and equipment
  Diverse projects and a fast-paced working environment