Survey Crew Chief

Strong communities don’t just happen. They’re thoughtfully planned and future-ready. We bring life to urban downtowns, suburban hubs, small towns, and rural areas through master-planned communities, mixed-use developments, parks, and recreation facilities. The result: vibrant economic centers, resilient neighborhoods, and welcoming places that feel like home. If you’re passionate about empowering communities, join us to discover a career with endless opportunities to make communities more equitable, resilient, and livable. Your Opportunity Stantec’s Geospatial Services Group has a full-time opportunity for Survey Crew Chief based in Red Deer, Alberta. Our Geospatial Services Team collaborates with Stantec’s Water, Infrastructure, Environmental Services, Buildings, and Energy & Resources business operating units to provide a complete solution for our clients. This provides a workplace filled with opportunity and a variety of projects to advance employee growth and knowledge, while providing clients with unique solutions to the issues they face. Your Key Responsibilities Performing a variety of surveys and buried facility locating with minimal supervision. Conducting comprehensive topographic, legal, construction, bathymetric, drone and as-built surveys. Actively participate and promote Stantec’s Health & Safety culture and awareness which includes identifying hazardous situations and applying safety procedures and company standards. Ensure safe operating and maintenance procedures are followed for company vehicles, tools, and equipment. Effective communication with Project Manager as to progress updates, scope changes, HSSE reporting and other project impacts. Supervise and mentor junior survey field crew. Your Capabilities and Credentials Experience tracing buried facilities using Electromagnetic Locating techniques. Ability to execute surveys in an accurate, efficient, detailed and safe manner. Proficiency with GPS, Total stations and Electromagnetic Locators. Working knowledge of Trimble GPS and Trimble Total Stations is an asset. Advanced drone license is an asset. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. This position may require seasonal travel to various sites across western Canada, including Fort McMurray. Experience working in remote field environments. Physical ability to work in mountainous and forested terrain with the ability to lift/carry heavy equipment weighing up to 50lbs. Willingness to work in various environmental conditions with varied terrain, willingness to work in wildlife populated areas, and willingness to work in remote field areas for extended periods and varied hours. Education and Experience Technical degree/diploma/certificate or equivalent in related field; or equivalent combination of education and experience. A minimum of 2 years of field survey experience. Required Certifications (must have or be able to complete the following): - Standard First Aid H2S Alive WHMIS CSTS 2020 (Construction Safety Training System) CSO (Common Safety Orientation) Line Locating Certification Valid Driver’s License. This description is not a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that may be required of the employee and other duties, responsibilities and activities may be assigned or may be changed at any time with or without notice. About Stantec Stantec is a global leader in sustainable engineering, architecture, and environmental consulting. The diverse perspectives of our partners and interested parties drive us to think beyond what’s previously been done on critical issues like climate change, digital transformation, and future-proofing our cities and infrastructure. We innovate at the intersection of community, creativity, and client relationships to advance communities everywhere, so that together we can redefine what’s possible. Pay Transparency: In compliance with pay transparency laws, pay ranges are provided for positions in locations where required. Please note, the final agreed upon compensation is based on individual education, qualifications, experience, and work location. At Stantec certain roles are bonus eligible. Actual compensation for part-time roles will be pro-rated based on the agreed number of working hours per week. Benefits Summary: Regular full-time and part-time employees (working at least 20 hours per week) will have access to health, dental, and vision plans, a wellness program, health care spending account, wellness spending account, group registered retirement savings plan, employee stock purchase program, group tax-free savings account, life and accidental death & dismemberment (AD&D) insurance, short-term/long-term disability plans, emergency travel benefits, tuition reimbursement, professional membership fee coverage, and paid time off. Temporary/casual employees will have access to group registered retirement savings plan, employee stock purchase program, and group tax-free savings account. The benefits information listed above may not apply to union positions because benefits for such positions are governed by applicable collective bargaining agreements. Primary Location: Canada | AB | Red Deer Organization: 1566 CommDev-CA Alberta GEO-Red Deer AB Employee Status: Regular Business Justification: New Position Travel: Yes Schedule: Full time Job Posting: 20/01/2026 05:01:00 Req ID: 1003763