Position Title: Party Chief, Land Surveying
Division: MB Geomatics
Department: Geomatics
Company: GeoVerra Manitoba Land Surveying
Location: Virden or Brandon, MB
Wage: $24.00 to $26.00 per hour
What the position entails:
Are you looking for the opportunity to share your survey expertise with a talented and passionate team? Does the opportunity to travel and work 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!
Our dynamic Geomatics team is looking for a Party Chief, Land Surveying in Virden or Brandon, MB. Joining the GeoVerra team means you’ll step into a career with wide-open opportunities. Ideally, you are organized and highly collaborative, with strong communication skills and an infectious positivity that encourages this attitude in all team members. You will have a strong handle on equipment and field tools, with a healthy respect for the outdoors and the timeline of the task at hand.
This is a permanent full-time position with 20-50 hours per week.
What you will do:
- Manage and perform field survey work.
- Liaise with Project Managers to coordinate field survey work, to review and manage project budgets, timeline requirements, priorities and survey methodology.
- Act as a company representative, liaising directly with client field representatives and land owners.
- Prepare and communicate field notes, sketches, checklists and digital data in required formats for Project Managers, Land Surveyors and Drafting personnel.
- Provide guidance and mentorship to Survey Assistants working with you.
- Contribute to the development and implementation of industry best practices, more efficient field processes and procedures and the innovative use of new technology.
- Actively participate in and proactively support the advancement of the GeoVerra safety program.
- Some office technical survey work may be required in this position; and
- Other duties as assigned.
What you will bring:
- Graduate of a recognized post-secondary program (Diploma or Degree) related to surveying and geomatics.
- 5+ years’ experience in land surveying as a Party Chief.
- Strong working knowledge of survey equipment and software such as GPS and Total Stations (Including Robotic);
- Knowledge and experience of Trimble equipment and software, laser scanning and line locating would be considered an asset.
- Strong problem-solving skills in a field environment.
- Excellent English Language communication skills - verbal and written; ability 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.
- Experience with the use of ATVs/UTVs, snowmobiles and chainsaws would be considered an asset.
- A valid Class 5 driver’s license and can provide a clean driver’s abstract.
- Completed training and valid tickets in First Aid, H2S and CSTS safety training, is an asset.
- All employment offers for Safety Sensitive positions are conditional upon the successful completion of a Negative Drug Screen and Passing Alcohol Screen.
Job conditions
- Out of town work, possible shift work, on the road work and frequent travel required.
- Ability to carry, lift and push 50lbs+ on a regular basis.
- Ability to work outside in all weather conditions.
- Overtime hours possible.
- Early morning, morning, day, evening, and weekend shifts are all possible.
What we offer
- Competitive compensation
- Comprehensive benefits coverage, vacation, wellness days, and RRSP matching contributions
- Tools and services to support your mental wellness
- Work-life balance
- Growth and advancement opportunities
- Paid professional dues
- Continuing education and professional development
- Use of leading-edge technology and equipment
- Diverse projects and a fast-paced working environment
Please apply online at https://www.geoverra.com/careers/. If you have any questions about GeoVerra or this position, feel free to contact careers@geoverra.com.
Please contact careers@geoverra.com if you have any questions about this role.
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