Job Opportunities

2021-07-20

McElhanney: Survey Division Manager

STATUS Full-time, Permanent, Safety-sensitive
LOCATION Prince Rupert, BC
The Opportunity:
Are you an experienced Leader who is ready for the challenges and rewards of team management? We are
seeking an exceptional individual with strong leadership capabilities to join the Prince Rupert survey team as
Division Manager! We are seeking an individual to lead a team of skilled professional and technical staff in a
variety of survey projects. This is a fantastic opportunity for a self-starter with excellent technical proficiency,
supervisory skills, business development, project management and client management capabilities.
While working collaboratively with other McElhanney branches in a strong team environment, the Division
Manager will also be responsible for contributing to branch and regional strategic planning, controlling division
budgets and scopes, as well as development of new and existing business, marketing of the branch’s services,
and liaising with clients on project matters.

Survey Division Manager McElhanney 2021-07-20

2021-07-14

Manager of Surveys: Service New Brunswick

The successful candidate will be responsible for establishing and maintaining the New Brunswick Coordinate Survey System as provided for in the Surveys Act and establishing the strategic direction for geodetic surveying in the province. Responsibilities include, but not limited to:

carrying out the responsibilities of the Director of Surveys under the Surveys Act and providing the strategic vision for the current and future action plan relating to that role
overseeing the establishment and maintenance of an efficient survey control network
leading the development of standards, policies and programs for control surveying
supporting the Land Registry Unit in survey matters under the Condominium Property Act, Boundaries Confirmation Act and related Land Registry Acts
approving plans under the Air Space Act
acting as a resource for GNB on issues related to land surveying, property mapping and related geographic data collection
liaising with federal and provincial departments on topics related to national/provincial survey control networks

Application deadline: July 29th, 2021. Visit https://www.ere.gnb.ca/competition.aspx?lang=E&t=Y for more information and how to apply.

2021-06-18

Challenger Geomatics: Vice President – Edmonton Geomatics

The Edmonton Vice President of Operations is responsible for managing the delivery of high-quality and cost-effective geomatics services in our Sherwood Park office. This person will oversee a team of survey project managers and resource managers. They will contribute to developing business strategies and ensure sustainable growth of operational capabilities.

In addition, this person will be responsible for staff development. They will engage, build, coach, and motivate their geomatics team to reach their full potential. Challenger Geomatics is a proudly employee-owned company and as a leader, this person will champion Challenger’s culture and communicate all goals and policies to staff.

Challenger excels at solving new and unusual client problems and our staff is at their best when thinking outside of the box. Fostering this culture of innovation and making long-term investments in people will be essential to getting the most out of this team.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Geomatics degree supported by a minimum of 15 years of office/field experience including supervisory responsibilities.
Alberta Land Surveyor (ALS), Canada Lands Surveyor (CLS), or other professional designation preferred.
A solid understanding of survey operations including budgetary and financial measurements.
An exceptional people leader with a commitment to continuous professional development.
Exceptional customer service skills with the ability to efficiently manage and grow our Edmonton business.

To Apply Online, Please Visit

https://www.challengergeomatics.com/careers/

2021-06-15

Browne Johnson Land Surveyors: BCLS / CLS

Browne Johnson Land Surveyors is located in Salmon Arm, BC, in the heart of BC’s beautiful Shuswap region. We’re currently looking for a motivated and hard-working person to join our friendly team of professional land surveyors and support staff.

Browne Johnson offers a comprehensive benefits package and considers the health and wellness of its employees and their families to be a top priority.

This is a full-time position as a Professional Land Surveyor. For the right person, the position may expand to include business partnership opportunities.

This position is for local work in and around Salmon Arm. The successful candidate will need to relocate to Salmon Arm, but may have the option to work part-time from a home office if so desired.

Responsibilities

Communicating with clients, local governments, approving authorities, and First Nations communities
Determining project scope and scheduling, budget estimating
Seeing projects through their entire scope, from initial concept to completion
Managing calculations, drafting, field and office staff
Advising clients, working within agency agreements, handling confidential information
Working in urban and remote environments in a variety of weather
Using conventional instruments, robotic total stations, digital levels, and GNSS equipment
Working safely and within defined safety protocol

Requirements

BCLS and CLS commission (or one commission with the strong possibility of the other)
Experience working in legal and land development surveying
Strong communication skills and excellent work ethic
Physically fit, capable of working in rough terrain and all weather
Professional demeanour when interacting with clients, co-workers, government staff, and members of the public
Valid driver’s licence with a clean driver’s abstract

Assets

Experience managing and performing surveys on First Nations land
Experience with subdivision and development approvals
Experience with Leica conventional, robotic, and GNSS instruments
Experience with Microsurvey FieldGenius, Microsurvey CAD, Leica Captivate, and Leica Infinity

Browne Johnson is an equal-opportunity employer.

To apply, please forward your resume to office@brownejohnson.com.

2021-06-07

Challenger Geomatics: Land Surveyor (Project Manager) Sherwood Park, AB

Our Edmonton team is looking to bring on another commissioned land surveyor, either ALS or another Canadian jurisdiction, to manage a wide variety of projects. The Project Manager needs to be up to speed with the latest technology and software including laser scanning equipment and unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs). Proficiency with point clouds and 3D modeling as well as data processing is important to ensure all deliverables meet the highest standards for quality and accuracy.

The successful candidate is expected to complete various duties from estimating and project setup, coordinating field and office teams, checking field returns and plans, budgeting and cost-control, as well as handling all client communications. The Project Manager is expected to build strong working relationships with their clients as well as their team.

The Project Manager will need to be able to perform a wide spectrum of survey work including legal and construction surveys for the commercial construction industry, the energy sector, transportation and industrial projects, and more.

This position will be located out of our office in Sherwood Park, servicing clients in the Edmonton region.

General Responsibilities:

Meets with clients to discuss project requirements and drafts proposals based on the agreed scope of work
Develops each project plan and assigns tasks to appropriate field and office staff
Continuously monitors project progress against budgetary and profit targets, and initiate appropriate changes as required
Ensures each project is carried out according to the standards set out by the company’s health and safety program; regulatory requirements; professional requirements; and Challenger policy and procedures
Keeps abreast of technical, professional, or regulatory developments and is able to advise clients in their use
Provides the information required for the development of proposals, project reports, client invoices and assist in collections on an as-required basis

Qualifications:

Alberta Land Surveyor Commission; or other Canadian jurisdiction.
Minimum of 5 years of field and project management experience
A degree or diploma from a Geomatics Engineering Technology program
Proficient with UAV and 3D Laser Scanning Equipment and software for data processing, point clouds, and 3D modeling
Any valid safety certificates are an asset
UAV / drone pilot license considered an asset

To Apply Online, Please Visit https://www.challengergeomatics.com/careers/

2021-05-07

Polaris Land Surveying Inc.

Land Surveyor in Training/Survey Technologist – Cowichan Valley

Geomatics/Office Survey Technologist

BCLS Land Surveyor/Estimator

Land Surveyor in Training/Survey Technologist – Greater Victoria