Survey Crew Lead/ Senior Technologist
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 has an opportunity for a Survey Crew Lead/ Senior Technologist to join our team in Lloydminster, AB. Reporting to the Project Manager or Field Supervisor, within this role, you will be involved in surveying resource industry related facilities and pipelines and local construction and legal work in Lloydminster. This is a great opportunity for an individual that is looking to grow their career in Geomatics Engineering with a well-established company.
What You Can Expect
- Overtime earned at time and a half.
- Flexible work rotations suited to your needs.
- Living allowance and accommodations will be provided for out of town and Camp based projects.
- Hands on training and safety allowance for personal protective equipment.
- This role is designated as a safety sensitive position.
- Pre-employment drug and alcohol testing will be on-going and scheduled as required.
Live in Lloydminster, AB
Relocation Assistance will be provided for the right candidate:
- Affordable cost of living: The cost of living in Lloydminster is lower compared to other Canadian cities, which means that you can enjoy a good quality of life without breaking the bank.
- Access to nature: Situated in the heart of the Canadian prairies, with plenty of opportunities for outdoor activities such as hiking, fishing, and camping.
- Strong economy: Lloydminster has a strong economy, with a diverse range of industries including oil and gas, agriculture, and manufacturing. This means there are plenty of job opportunities available for those who are looking to work in these fields.
- Community spirit: Known for its strong sense of community, with many local events and festivals that bring people together. There are also many volunteer opportunities available for those who want to get involved and give back to the community.
What You’ll Be Doing:
- Take direction from Project Manager to understand the following: project objectives, allocated budgets, goals, schedules, and timeframes
- Communicate scope and schedule information to team members, set expectations, and ensure project tasks are completed on time
- Field completion of various types of surveys including oil and gas well sites and pipelines, engineering, construction, and legal surveys
- Liaise between Project Manager and client representative
- Manage information flow from field to office and prepare clear, concise and accurate field notes, records and calculations
- Ensure implementation of quality assurance, safety, and policy compliance.
What You’ll Bring:
- A high school diploma/technical diploma and 2-3 years of previous experience is required
- Physical ability to lift heavy equipment.
- Willingness to work in varied environmental conditions, including wildlife populated areas and in remote areas for extended periods and varied hours.
- Must possess and maintain a valid class 5 driver’s license with a clean driving record.
- Ability to travel out of town for up to three-week periods.
- Good written and verbal communication skills, and general computer knowledge.
- Pre-employment drug and alcohol and fitness for work testing is required.
What can We Offer You?
The salary range for this position is $32-$46 per hour. McElhanney offers fair compensation that is commensurate with the individual’s education, experience, skills, and professional qualifications. The posted base salary/wage 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. In addition to a competitive salary, we also offer:
A Full Range of Benefits to Keep You Healthy & Happy
- Relocation assistance or a signing bonus is available for the successful candidate based on their level of experience
- Flexible work hours to accommodate your busy lifestyle
- Maternity leave top-up and parental leave
- Great benefits, including extended health and dental coverage, healthcare spending account, and RRSP matching
- Employee & Family assistance program, which offers 24/7 support online or over the phone
- A workplace culture that is characterized by respect and inclusion for all
- Interesting and diverse project work
- Competitive salary, participation in our generous performance bonus plan, and opportunity to join an employee-owned firm with potential share ownership
- Continuous support for your growth through professional development reimbursement, mentorship programs, and opportunity to join numerous internal committees
- Opportunity to join an employee-owned firm.
For a full review of our projects, please visit our online portfolio: https://www.mcelhanney.com/portfolio
Our Commitment to Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion
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.
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Our Purpose: Amaze our clients. Care for our communities. Empower our people.
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