Pre-Construction Survey Technician and Coordinator

Your Employer

Dare to join Englobe

At nearly 3,000 people, Englobe is one of Canada's premier firms specializing in professional engineering services, environmental sciences, and soil and biomass treatment.

With offices located across Canada, the United Kingdom and France, we are conveniently located to support large- and small-scale projects, through different stages, in many sectors. Offering a range of value-added services that run the gamut from professional consulting services to turnkey project implementation, Englobe has developed a reputation for integrity, credibility, and people-centered values.

When you choose Englobe, you're choosing a team with a wide range of expertise and a shared concern for the environment and the sustainable development of their communities. At Englobe, the health and safety of our employees is a top priority. We have built a culture of caring and are sincerely committed to diversity and inclusion. In practice, this means we take care of every aspect of the employee experience.

And that's not all... Taking initiative and seizing opportunities for professional development are encouraged. We believe that great ideas can come from anyone, anywhere At Englobe, you'll have the opportunity to grow and excel.

We offer

• A full range of benefits (group insurance with shared costs upon hiring, group RRSP);
• A telemedicine virtual healthcare service;
• An annual reimbursement of sports expenses;
• Opportunities for skills development;
• Flexible hours and ability to compress working hours;
• Internal policy to encourage teleworking.

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Englobe is committed to providing accommodation to, and working with, applicants with disabilities, to meet their needs throughout the recruitment, selection and/or employment process.

Your Contribution

As a Pre-Construction Survey Technician and Coordinator, you will work in collaboration with the Ottawa Instrumentation and Monitoring team, your main responsibilities will be:

Pre-Construction Surveying (30 to 50%) - In the Field:

• Providing pre-construction and pre-blast surveys prior to the commencement of blasting and construction activities to record the existing conditions of buildings and structures. These surveys are carried out in a predetermined area in order to protect building owners, as well as contractors, in the event of a damage claim resulting from construction or blasting activities;
• In conjunction with field investigations such as pre-blast surveys and vibration monitoring, conduct damage claim investigations and provide expert witness testimonies; and,
• Apply and promote Englobe's health and safety rules.

Survey Coordination (50 to 70%) - In the Office:

• Coordinate surveys with PMs, technicians, clients, and property managers/owners;
• Meet weekly with Team Lead and project team to discuss project status and scheduling issues;
• Upload and update information in scheduling database as required;
• Receive phone calls and emails, and schedule survey appointments;
• Write and organize technician schedules, send updates and schedule changes to technicians and PMs as they occur, providing sufficient notice;
• Perform quality and quantity control checks on all survey materials;
• Maintain filing systems and databases (includes accurate data entry and follow-up);
• Prepare and manage all survey correspondence and reports; and,
• Perform any other office duties required to completed pre-construction survey projects.

Your Profile

• Not necessary but an asset: degree in an technology-based field or other applicable diploma;
• Not necessary but an asset: experience with scheduling or project coordination;
• Valid provincial driver's license and access to reliable transportation;
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and able to carry out assignments with minimal supervision;
• Enjoys working both in and out of the office;
• Comfortable lifting up to 50 lbs;
• Comfortable dealing with the public over the phone, through email, and in person;
• Able to work independently and as part of a team;
• Strives for exactness while maintaining efficiency, has a high attention to detail;
• Knowledgeable about Microsoft Office Suite (specifically Excel and Teams ), comfortable working remotely on phone or computer ;
• Consistently executing prescribed technical procedures, safe work practices and work plans in a safe, efficient manner ; and,
• Demonstrated sensitivity and consideration for occupational health and safety.

Qualifications:

• Not necessary but an asset: degree in an technology-based field or other applicable diploma;
• Not necessary but an asset: experience with scheduling or project coordination;
• Valid provincial driver's license and access to reliable transportation;
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and able to carry out assignments with minimal supervision;
• Enjoys working both in and out of the office;
• Comfortable lifting up to 50 lbs;
• Comfortable dealing with the public over the phone, through email, and in person;
• Able to work independently and as part of a team;
• Strives for exactness while maintaining efficiency, has a high attention to detail;
• Knowledgeable about Microsoft Office Suite (specifically Excel and Teams ), comfortable working remotely on phone or computer ;
• Consistently executing prescribed technical procedures, safe work practices and work plans in a safe, efficient manner ; and,
• Demonstrated sensitivity and consideration for occupational health and safety.

Responsibilities:

As a Pre-Construction Survey Technician and Coordinator, you will work in collaboration with the Ottawa Instrumentation and Monitoring team, your main responsibilities will be:

Pre-Construction Surveying (30 to 50%) - In the Field:

• Providing pre-construction and pre-blast surveys prior to the commencement of blasting and construction activities to record the existing conditions of buildings and structures. These surveys are carried out in a predetermined area in order to protect building owners, as well as contractors, in the event of a damage claim resulting from construction or blasting activities;
• In conjunction with field investigations such as pre-blast surveys and vibration monitoring, conduct damage claim investigations and provide expert witness testimonies; and,
• Apply and promote Englobe's health and safety rules.

Survey Coordination (50 to 70%) - In the Office:

• Coordinate surveys with PMs, technicians, clients, and property managers/owners;
• Meet weekly with Team Lead and project team to discuss project status and scheduling issues;
• Upload and update information in scheduling database as required;
• Receive phone calls and emails, and schedule survey appointments;
• Write and organize technician schedules, send updates and schedule changes to technicians and PMs as they occur, providing sufficient notice;
• Perform quality and quantity control checks on all survey materials;
• Maintain filing systems and databases (includes accurate data entry and follow-up);
• Prepare and manage all survey correspondence and reports; and,
• Perform any other office duties required to completed pre-construction survey projects.

Englobe Corp. adheres to employment equity and equal opportunity programs and encourages all women, visible minorities, Aboriginals and disabled persons to apply. Only selected candidates will be contacted.