Job Description

Summary:

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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.

Description:

In this position, you will be assisting a Crew Chief in performing all types of field surveying. If you have a willingness to learn, we will provide you with on-the-job training.

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 of interview)
• Willingness and availability to work a varied schedule based on client demands; this may include working in remote locations, rotational schedules and extended workdays (overtime eligible);
• Travel out of town will be required
• Compliance with our drug and alcohol policy, which includes screening, 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, etc.) is required and will be provided as needed
• Previous experience with 4X4 trucks, all-terrain vehicles and snowmobiles
• ATV and line locating certifications are considered an asset
• Knowledge in the operation of Total Station and GPS equipment is considered an asset

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 and a Top Employer in Alberta. We have also been recognized as a top health benefits provider and have been named the Best Workplace in Alberta for Health and Safety.

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!

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

Midwest Surveys