Come Grow with Us

Established in 1949, Midwest is an employee-owned professional land surveying firm providing geomatics deliverables designed for oil & gas, construction, municipal and utility applications through our eight offices in Saskatchewan and Alberta. We focus on building lasting relationships with clients by providing industry-leading project solutions that are customer-centric and technology driven. Our success is defined by engaged employees, unbending safe work practices, loyal clients and doing the right thing.

We are currently looking for a Survey Assistant in Brooks, Alberta, to support our Calgary centre. Located in southern Alberta, Brooks is known for its diverse community, strong agricultural roots and wide-open prairie landscapes. With easy access to Lake Newell, Dinosaur Provincial Park and plenty of opportunities for camping, fishing, hiking and other outdoor recreation, Brooks offers a relaxed lifestyle with lots to explore nearby.

Summary Of Responsibilities

- Follow all Midwest health and safety policies, practices & procedures, with a commitment to contributing to the safe work culture.
- Participate in monthly field safety meetings.
- Able to communicate effectively with the Crew Chief, including asking questions and a willingness to learn about survey methodology and techniques.
- Able to operate all communication and electronic equipment (cell phones, laptops, etc...).
- Able to operate motor vehicles, including OHVs (off-highway vehicles) and medium-duty trucks (Ford F-350 or similar).
- Able to operate survey equipment under the supervision of the Crew Chief, including setting up, operation and packing up all survey equipment.




- Able to perform basic survey data collector functions under the supervision of the Crew Chief.
- Able to complete basic survey tasks such as staking and flagging boundaries and searching/digging for survey evidence.
- Maintain a clean and organized work setting, including maintenance of tools, supplies, and vehicles.
- Comply with jurisdictional Commercial Carrier Safety requirements/regulations (training provided by Midwest).
- Utilize company-required checklists and procedures.
- Develop a basic understanding of project related documentation and project workflows.
- Assume a safety lead position should the Crew Chief become injured.
- Perform other duties as assigned by Crew Chief and Field Operations Manager.

What You Offer

- A valid driver’s license, free of major convictions as defined in jurisdictional traffic safety regulations (i.e., distracted driving, driving while impaired).
- A High School Diploma, or equivalent (completed courses in Geomatics from a recognized post-secondary institution is considered an asset).
- The ability to comply with Drug & Alcohol testing requirements as stipulated by client requirements and jurisdictional health and safety regulations.
- Experience working outdoors in all weather conditions.
- Experience with operating Off Highway Vehicles (OHVs) & 1-ton class trucks (F-350 or similar medium duty truck).




- Experience with basic Microsoft applications, including Outlook, Word, and Excel.
- Comfort with the operation and use of navigational and orienteering tools (e.g., handheld GPS units, Google maps, hard-copy paper maps, etc.).
- Experience in a similar role including the use of survey equipment (e.g., GNSS RTK, Total Stations, Levels, UAVs, etc.) is an asset.

What We Offer

- Hands on mentorship and guidance (i.e., one-on-one job training with experienced field and office staff).
- Employer-paid benefits package including extended health, prescription coverage, flexible health spending, emergency travel, life insurance, wellness fund, and Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
- Paid training for all required safety certifications and access to our Employee Education Assistance Program for continuous learning and career advancement.
- Paid accommodation (single occupancy) and meal allowance when working away from your home base.
- Generous employee recognition program and a compassionate workplace where you're encouraged to bring your whole self to work.
- Outstanding work environment with a strong focus on teamwork, mentorship, and collaboration.

Work Environment, Physical Effort & Schedule

The Survey Assistant position works in various outdoor and all-terrain, all-weather environments typically present in Western Canada, and physical exertion may be required daily including, but not limited to:

- Walking on a variety of uneven ground, up to several kilometers (i.e., fields, pasture, construction sites, rugged natural terrain, etc).
- Lifting equipment and supplies between 20-35 kg (50-80 lbs.) and carrying equip

📌 Survey Assistant, Brooks
🏢 Midwest
📍 Brooks