About McElhanney

Based in Western Canada for over 110 years, McElhanney offers cutting-edge and practical engineering, surveying, mapping, planning, landscape architecture, and environmental services. As a 100% employee-owned and operated firm, with over 1,500 staff members in 31 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 excellent professionals.

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 1,500 staff members in 31 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

Join McElhanney for a 4-month summer internship in 2027, where you'll discover the direction you want to take your career by gaining hands‑on experience in both field and office settings. We connect you with industry‑leading mentors and a cohort of top‑tier students across Canada. We are hiring for our Survey Division at our Kamloops Branch,



where you’ll support field and office roles across geomatics projects. Our interns work with multidisciplinary teams to apply what they’ve learned in school and assist with project delivery in Surveying and Geomatics. From field operations to office‑based data processing, you’ll develop the skills and training necessary to solve real‑world problems.

Our team fosters a welcoming environment that encourages learning, growth, and building meaningful relationships. More importantly, we’ve cultivated a fun and inclusive culture, making McElhanney a workplace where our interns often choose to build long‑term careers after graduation. Additionally, we’ve created programs to nurture the growth of future leaders. We’re proud of our reputation for developing talent and maintaining a positive, friendly, and rewarding work environment.

Join McElhanney, a firm with big company opportunities and a small company feel

What You’ll Do

- Assist in the use of GNSS receivers for RTK, static measurements, and total stations.
- Work closely with Project Managers to prepare survey files, plans, and data for project delivery.
- Research plans, titles, documents, and related geospatial information.
- Maintain, clean, monitor, and report the condition of equipment and vehicles.
- Work in both office and field environments across Kamloops,



BC and surrounding project sites, gaining exposure to a variety of geomatics projects.
- Learn about and operate emerging technologies, including drones, 3D laser scanning, and other advanced geomatics equipment.
- Participate in McElhanney’s industry‑leading safety practices to meet and exceed client needs, ensuring that our teams "Think Safe, Work Safe, and Get Home Safe."

Practice Areas You’ll Focus On

Your experience will focus primarily on surveying and geomatics, with opportunities to build practical field and office skills while supporting real‑world projects. Working alongside experienced professionals, you’ll contribute to survey data collection, processing, and project delivery using modern geomatics technology.

- Surveying & Geomatics: Support field surveys and office‑based geomatics work for infrastructure, land development, and other projects.
- Survey Data & Project Delivery: Assist with collecting, processing, and preparing survey data, plans, and project files.

What You’ll Bring

- Enrolled in a Diploma or Degree program in Geomatics Engineering, Geomatics Technology, Surveying, GIS, Geospatial, Drafting, Civil Engineering Technology, or a related discipline.
- Ability to work in a variety of outdoor settings including wilderness/backcountry environments for extended periods with varied hours.
- A willingness and ability to travel and work out of town.
- Able to work in on busy sites with varied terrain and ability to lift equipment.
- Previous work experience working in outdoors environments is an asset.
- Excellent attention to detail, good judgement, and clear communication skills.
- Valid Class 5 Driver's Lice

📌 Geomatics Internship (Kamloops)
🏢 McElhanney
📍 Kamloops