Survey Assistant

Midwest Surveys is an employee-owned professional land surveying firm providing geomatics deliverables designed for oil & gas, utility, construction and municipal applications through our ten offices in Saskatchewan, Alberta, and British Columbia.

Survey Assistant’s Role :

In this position, you will be assisting a Crew Chief in performing all types of field surveying.

Survey Assistant duties include :

• Assisting a Crew Chief in locating property boundaries, buildings, structures and other natural or human-made features
• Operation of Global Positioning System (GPS), a variety of survey equipment, and off-road vehicles
• Maintenance of hand and power tools, survey equipment, vehicles, and supplies

Qualifications :

The successful candidate will have :

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Valid class 5 driver's license (abstract required at time ofinterview)
• Willingness and availability to work a varied schedule based onclient demands. This may include working in remote locations, rotationalschedules and extended work days (overtime eligible)
• Travel out of town will be required
• Compliance with our drug and alcohol policy, which includesscreening, is mandatory
• Physical ability to perform the requirements of the job
• Willingness to work in all types of weather conditions
• Preferred candidates will have :
• Previous Survey Assistant experience and familiarity with all facets of surveying; including well site surveys, pipeline surveys and line locating
• Safety training (i.e. H2S, First Aid, ATV, etc.) is required and will be provided as needed
• Previous experience with 4X4 trucks, all-terrain vehicles and snowmobiles
• ATV and line locating certifications
• Knowledge in the operation of Total Station and GPS equipment

Why Choose Midwest?

Midwest Surveys is a 100% employee-owned company that values its people! Celebrating over 70 years in the industry, we have been ranked as one of the 50 Best Employers in Canada.

We have also been recognized as a top health benefits provider with an award-winning Health and Safety program.

Midwest Surveys actively supports local communities, charities and is committed to a high level of ethics. We pride ourselves on providing an outstanding work environment!

About Grande Prairie

Grande Prairie is a dynamic and vibrant city set amidst rolling prairie and aspen parkland forest. It offers residents a diverse range of amenities and activities such as a Class A art gallery, community theatre, sports complex, three golf courses, cross country ski trails and an Alpine Ski Hill.

Grande Prairie is one of Canada’s most promising regions and has a population of over 60,000 people.

For more information on working with Midwest Surveys please visit the Careers section of our website, www.midwestsurveys.com .

All applications will be kept confidential. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.