Construction Party Chief

Caltech is run by professional land surveyors and project managers who are passionate about providing industry-leading service. Our company has grown from just 2 people in 1990, to a large and diverse group of over 220 hardworking professionals.

We offer a challenging and rewarding workplace, competitive compensation, a comprehensive benefits package, and many opportunities for growth. For us, work-life balance means working hard and playing hard; our clients and our people are our focus. We use the most current technology and have made professional development a key part of our strategic plan.

**YOUR ROLE**

As a Field Supervisor**,** you will manage a field crew and perform field survey work on exciting projects in the construction industry, while also being involved in pipeline, oil and gas, land development and legal land surveying industries.

**Your duties will include**:

- Managing and performing field survey work with the help of Survey Assistants
- Liaising with Project Managers and clients to coordinate field survey work, to review and manage project budgets, timeline requirements, priorities and survey methodology;
- Providing guidance, leadership and mentorship to Survey Assistants;
- Acting as a company representative, liaising directly with client field representatives, landowners and other stakeholders;
- Preparing and communicating field notes, sketches, checklists and digital data in required formats for Project Managers, Land Surveyors and Drafting personnel;
- Participating in Caltech Survey Ltd.’s health and safety program
- Other duties are required.

**Your working conditions will include**:

- Primarily fieldwork; in all weather conditions ranging from -50C to +40C between seasons.
- Frequent long-distance travel (driving), extensive time spent in hotels.
- Lifting, pushing, pulling, walking, standing with items up to 20-50 lbs
- Constant balancing, climbing, and walking on uneven ground and terrain.
- Frequent bending and reaching
- Operate ATV/UTV/Snowmobile
- Frequent use of arm strength to pound in markers/pins/stakes/post.
- Frequent exposure to loud noises
- Constant communication (spoken, written, reading)
- Manual dexterity required to use laptop computer and peripherals, and for manual drawings.
- Overtime as required based on workload.

**YOUR SKILLS**

**To be successful in this role, you will need**:

- Postsecondary degree related to surveying and geomatics OR demonstrate an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
- Willingness to work in the field in all weather conditions.
- Willingness to travel extensively and frequently, when necessary
- Ability to pass drug and alcohol testing as required to access work sites.
- Excellent interpersonal skills, dedication to customer service and the ability to motivate, develop, train and coach survey staff.
- Strong commitment to excellence, attention to detail and time management.
- Maintain current drivers’ license and acceptable driver’s abstract as per company policy

**It would also be an asset if you have**:

- Experience with the use of ATVs/UTVs, snowmobiles and chainsaws.
- Mechanically inclined
- Experience in line location and legal surveys for the petroleum industry.
- Knowledge and experience using Trimble equipment and software, RTK GPS and line locating.

**Benefits**:

- Dental care
- Disability insurance
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision care

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday

Supplemental pay types:

- Bonus pay
- Overtime pay

Work Location: In person