Survey Assistant

McElhanney Ltd. is seeking a Survey Assistant in Canmore, AB, to support various surveying projects in the Bow Valley. The role involves hands-on work with modern survey technology, safety training, and team collaboration. The position offers a competitive salary and opportunities for career growth. Candidates should be physically fit, possess a high school diploma, and have a valid driver's license.
About McElhanney
Based in Western Canada for over 110 years, McElhanney offers innovative and practical engineering, surveying, mapping, planning, landscape architecture, and environmental services. As a 100% employee-owned and operated firm, with over 1,400 staff members in 33 locations, we are proud to offer qualified staff with shareholding options in our company. At McElhanney, we work in teams to build strong connections with our staff, clients, and local communities. Our employees enjoy working here because of our varied projects, high levels of autonomy, opportunities for career development, excellent total compensation and benefits package, and collaborating with a team of great professionals.

The Opportunity:
McElhanney Ltd. is looking for a Survey Assistant to join our team in Canmore. The successful candidate will be working on a wide variety of projects throughout the Bow Valley (Banff, Canmore, Exshaw) and beyond, providing survey services for land development and construction. This is a great opportunity for a dedicated individual who enjoys working in the great outdoors, looking to gain hands on surveying experience with the latest survey technology. Reporting to a Field Supervisor or Party Chief, you will aid the survey team in the timely and efficient completion of surveys and assignments.

What You Can Expect:
• Competitive salary, including overtime.
• Typical work week is Monday to Friday, daily hours are typically between 6 and 12 hours and fluctuate depending on seasonal workload
• Typical Monday to Friday work weeks
• Safety training and certification.
• Safety allowance for personal protective equipment.
• Hands on training and individual mentoring, learn innovative survey solutions, utilize the latest and greatest survey technology, and can put all your training to work and grow your career.

What You’ll Be Doing
• Participate and contribute to McElhanney’s Heath, Safety and Environment (HSE) program.
• Attend and participate in McElhanney’s monthly field safety meetings.
• Attend and complete all required onboarding orientations, safety training and meet or exceed all the required elements for certification.
• Participate and contribute to the daily HSE Safe and Quality Production (SQP) plan and attend all morning toolbox safety meetings.
• Follow instructions as received from your Field Supervisor or Party Chief to assist in daily survey tasks..
• Set-up and operation of conventional survey and global positioning systems (GPS) equipment.
• Learn to prepare accurate field notes, as required.
• Clean and maintain survey equipment (including company vehicle), maintain supplies, stock company vehicle, and charge all electronic survey equipment daily or as instructed.

Salary Range: $19 to $28 per hour. McElhanney offers fair compensation that is commensurate with the individual’s education, experience, skills, and professional qualifications. The posted base salary range is representative of the required level of qualifications and experience for the position as noted in the job posting. The salary offered will be based on the experience and qualifications of the successful candidate.

What You’ll Bring
• High school diploma, technical school education
• Physically fit and able to work in varied environments rain, snow, or shine.
• Must possess and maintain a valid driver’s license with a clean driving record.
• Ability to occasionally travel out of town.
• Good written and verbal communication skills, and general computer knowledge.
• Pre-employment drug and alcohol and fitness for work testing is required.

This role is designated as a safety sensitive position.

What Can We Offer You?
• Extended health and dental coverage, healthcare spending account, and RRSP matching.
• Maternity and parental leave top-up.
• Employee & Family Assistance Program, which offers support in person, online or over the phone.
• A workplace culture that is characterized by respect and inclusion for all.
• Competitive salary including overtime pay, participation in our generous performance bonus plan.

Our Commitment to Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion

At McElhanney, our unwavering commitment lies in cultivating a culture that aligns with our core values and fosters diversity, equity, and inclusion. We celebrate the collective achievements of a team rich in expertise, experiences, and perspectives, and welcome applications from individuals of diverse ethnicities, religions, backgrounds, genders, sexual orientations, gender identities, aboriginal statuses, various age groups, and those with disabilities. Requests for accommodations can be made at any stage of the selection process. If this job description resonates with you, we encourage you to apply even if you don’t meet all of the requirements outlined. We’re interested in getting to know you and explore the unique contributions you can bring to McElhanney!

If this is the opportunity for you, apply now or visit www.mcelhanney.com/careers to learn more. We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

To learn more about our recognition as Canada's Top 100 Employers (2024), visit Top Employer: McElhanney Ltd. (canadastop100.com).

Visit us on Glassdoor to learn more about our employee experience.

Our Purpose: Amaze our clients. Care for our communities. Empower our people.

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