Survey Party 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.

**Your Opportunity**

Our Calgary office has an opportunity for a Party Chief within our Geospatial Group.

The Earth is top of mind for our Geospatial team. On, above, and under the Earth’s surface, we provide our clients a full range of surveying and mapping services. Through our work, we define land boundaries and analyze spatial data. Join a team of inspired and talented professionals who continually find inventive ways to get the job done better, faster, and smarter.

**Your Key Responsibilities**
- Performing a variety of surveys and buried facility locating with mínimal supervision
- Conducting comprehensive topographic, legal, construction, bathymetric and as-built surveys
- Actively participate and promote Stantec’s Health & Safety culture and awareness
- Effective communication with Project Manager as to progress updates, scope changes, HSSE reporting and other project impacts
- Act as a company representative, liaising directly with client field representatives and land owners;
- Some office technical survey work may be required in this position
- Strong problem solving skills in a field environment;Effective communication skills - verbal and written; ability to produce accurate and legible field notes;
- Manage information flow from field to office and prepare clear, concise, and accurate field notes, records, and calculations

**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
- A valid Alberta Class 5 Vehicle Operator’s License
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- This position may require travelling to various sites across Canada
- Experience working in remote field environments
- Physical ability to work in mountainous and forested terrain and ability to lift/carry heavy equipment.
- Willing to work in various environmental conditions with varied terrain, able to work in wildlife populated areas, and willing 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 5 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.

**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.

**Primary Location**: Canada | AB | Calgary

**Organization**: 1566 CommDev-CA Alberta GEO-Calgary AB

**Employee Status**: Regular

**Travel**: Yes

**Schedule**: F