Survey Crew Chief

Proudly constructing the Valley Line West LRT

The City of Edmonton selected Marigold Infrastructure Partners to design and build the 14-kilometre Valley Line West LRT project from downtown to Lewis Farms. Construction has begun and will take five to six years to complete.

Marigold is a design-build joint venture agreement between Colas and Parsons.

**Survey Crew Chief/ Survey Technician**

Provide construction layout and engineering survey services.

Conduct topographic surveys, engineering surveys and as-built surveys.

Building and structural layout and structural quality control surveys.

Earthwork surveys and earth volume and cut-fill management surveys.

Collecting field data using various survey instruments.

Overseeing QC of data collection ensuring that field notes and daily downloads are complete.

May be asked to assist last minute with unplanned or unexpected discoveries and complete the task ad-hoc, whilst completing all documentation and follow through.

Will set expectations for crew and assign responsibility as project needs dictate.

Take accurate, clear, concise field notes and able to complete rapid calculations.

**Requirements**:
3 years' experience as a survey crew chief and 8 years' experience in surveys.

Experience and knowledge of operating robotic total stations and Windows based data collectors, GNSS Technology and other data collection technologies.

Minimum 2 years of construction surveying experience.

Experience and knowledge operating GPS equipment.

Experience using Microsoft Office software. AutoCAD Civil 3D experience would be an asset.

Completion of a two (2) year minimum college program in geomatics technology or equivalent combination of relevant work experience.

Must be proficient in setting up, operating and troubleshooting conventional and GPS survey equipment.

Must be comfortable with static control surveys, high-precision layout work and 1st order levelling techniques, or willing to learn.

Excellent written and verbal communication skills, attention to detail and follow up..

Excellent problem-solving skills.

Unwavering commitment to environmental health and safety in the workplace.

Willing to mentor and train other colleagues.

Willingness to work in either field or office settings in any type of Alberta weather and able to complete field reports in a timely and accurate manner.

Valid Class 5 driver's license, preferably with clean abstract.

Valid applicable safety tickets (Confined Space, Fall Protection, Aerial Lift) an asset. Training can be provided.

Complete accountability and oversight for a field survey work as assigned

Complete site communication accountability

Full accountability and ability, to support, direct and assess Location Management and Survey Standards

Equipment maintenance, control, repair and inventory accountability

Complete interpretation of, and execution of, Project Manager field direction

Data collection and field measurement downloading & accuracy

Advanced calculation skills and angle/ distance measurement

Ensures the completion of Field Hazard documentation and assessment

Responsible for their own safe conduct within the field and for identifying and rectifying any hazards and or unsafe working situation.

Municipal Engineering and Land Development projects experience an asset.

Familiarity with sewer, water main, dirt survey, earthworks and road construction materials, methods and processes.

Ability to interpret construction drawings and specifications.

Must be able to transport and carry up to 50 lbs of field gear and able to negotiate terrain on in-progress build sites.

May be asked to work afternoons and weekends on a rotational basis.

Sound judgment and able to make good decisions on your feet.

Ability to take on other project tasks as assigned.

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

**Benefits**:

- Casual dress
- Company events
- Dental care
- Disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- RRSP match
- Vision care

Schedule:

- 10 hour shift
- On call
- Overtime
- Weekends as needed

**Education**:

- AEC / DEP or Skilled Trade Certificate (preferred)

**Experience**:

- surveying: 5 years (preferred)

Work Location: In person