22 Oct
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Midwest
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Regina
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 our Regina location.Saskatchewan is growing and leading the country in many economic areas and Regina is booming with this trend. Enriched by an abundance of parks & recreational facilities, a vibrant arts culture, and attractive neighborhoods, Regina is an exceptional place to call home. Our Saskatchewan locations are consistently busy, providing an excellent opportunity to work in a bustling environment. Click here to learn more about the capital of Saskatchewan
Summary of Responsibilities
The Survey Assistant is responsible for assisting a Crew Chief in the practice of surveying within our Municipal Survey division at Midwest. Duties include, but are not limited to, the following:
- Follow all Midwest health and safety policies, practices & procedures, with a commitment to contributing to the secure work culture.
- Participate in monthly field safety meetings.
- Communicate effectively with the Crew Chief, including asking questions and a willingness to learn about survey methodology and techniques.
- Operate all communication and electronic equipment (cell phones, laptops, etc...).
- Operate motor vehicles, including OHVs (off-highway vehicles)
and medium-duty trucks (Ford F-350, F-150 or similar).
- Operate survey equipment under the supervision of the Crew Chief, including setting up, operation and packing up all survey equipment.
- Perform basic survey data collector functions under the supervision of the Crew Chief.
- Complete basic survey tasks such as staking and flagging boundaries and searching/digging for survey evidence.
- Maintain a clean and organized work environment, including maintenance of tools, supplies, and vehicles.
- 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, F-150 or similar medium duty truck).
- 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 equipmen
📌 Survey Assistant, Regina
🏢 Midwest
📍 Regina