Survey Crew Chief Contractor (Comox/Courtney Region)
Temporary
Comox, BC, CA
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Salary Range:$34.00 To $40.00 Hourly
What the position entails:
Our client is looking for a Survey Crew Chief Contractor. 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 clients team means you’ll step into an opportunity with unlimited prospects for growth and a long fulfilling career.
Our dynamic 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:
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Manage and perform field survey work with the support of Survey Assistants.
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Liaise with Project Managers to coordinate field survey work, review and manage project budgets, schedules, priorities, and survey methodology.
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Liaise with client field representatives and landowners and be a brand ambassador for our client.
- Prepare field notes, sketches, checklists, and digital data in required formats for different audiences.
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Provide guidance, training and mentorship to Survey Assistants.
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Contribute to the development and implementation of industry best practices, efficient field processes and procedures and the innovative use of new technology.
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Proactively participate in and support our clients safety program.
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Complete office technical survey tasks as required and other duties as assigned.
What you will bring:
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Diploma/Degree in a post-secondary program related to surveying, geomatics or civil engineering, or equivalent experience.
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Strong working knowledge of survey equipment and software such as GPS and Total Stations (Including Robotic).
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Experience of Trimble equipment and software, laser scanning and line locating considered an asset.
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3-5 years of experience in a Survey Crew Chief role completing construction and legal surveys is required
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Strong problem-solving skills in a field environment.
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Effective verbal and written communication skills with the capacity to produce accurate and legible field notes.
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The ability to develop and motivate survey staff and work well in a team environment.
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An aptitude for delivering projects on time and budget.
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A valid driver’s license and can provide a clean driver’s abstract; and
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Successful completion of pre-employment drug and alcohol screening as per the limits provided in the Canadian Model for Providing a Safe Workplac
What we offer:
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Wage range: $35 - $40/hour depending on experience
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Work-life balance
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Use of leading-edge technology and equipment
Diverse projects and a fast-paced working environment
Requirements
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Out-of-town work (possible shift work).
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Ability to carry, lift and push up to 50lbs on a regular basis.
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Night shift may be required.
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Ability to work outside in all weather conditions.
