Crew Chief, Red Deer

**Come Grow with Us**:
We are currently looking for a Crew Chief in our Red Deer location. Centrally located between Calgary and Edmonton, Red Deer is a vibrant city that blends small-town charm with urban convenience. Known for its stunning river valley, parks, and trail systems, it’s a hub for outdoor adventure year-round, from mountain biking and kayaking in the summer to skating and snowshoeing in the winter. With a thriving arts scene, local breweries, and a strong sense of community, Red Deer offers an affordable and welcoming lifestyle for professionals and families alike. Click here to learn more about what this dynamic region has to offer

**Summary of Responsibilities**:
Working under the supervision of a Project Manager and/or Land Surveyor. Duties include, but are not limited to, the following:

- Leading a crew in surveying tasks across all sectors/divisions within Midwest.
- Performing predominantly municipal/cadastral surveying, including:

- Leading a crew performing oilfield and pipeline construction and all other types of field surveying
- Completion of survey calculations
- Communication with clients, field representatives and site supervisors
- Serving in a client-facing role, having regular interaction with Midwest clients, landowners and/or members of the public.
- Collaborating with Project Managers, Land Surveyors, and other Crew Chiefs to ensure quality client service.
- Traveling as required by work assignments (field-based position)
- Lodging costs covered by Midwest.
- Reimbursement provided for subsistence expenses.
- Adapting to varying work assignment lengths based on client requirements, job complexity and/or job location.
- Working overtime as needed.

**What you offer**:

- A valid driver’s license, free of major convictions as defined in jurisdictional traffic safety regulations (i.e., distracted driving, driving while impaired).
- A diploma or degree in Geomatics from a recognized post-secondary institution, or equivalent experience. Equivalent experience is 5+ years in the survey industry in a related position.
- The ability to comply with Drug & Alcohol testing requirements as stipulated by client requirements and jurisdictional health and safety regulations.
- Experience and proficiency with the operation of all types of survey equipment (RTK GNSS, Total Stations, Levels, Laser Scanners).
- As an asset, demonstrated proficiency with line locating.
- As an asset, but not required, a NavCanada RPAS Basic or Advanced UAV/Drone license.

**Key Competencies & Behavioral Attributes**
- Commitment to promoting and contributing to a safe work culture.
- Strong sense of client service and workmanship.
- Strong communication & comprehension skills, both written and verbal.
- Strong understanding of survey ethics and responsibilities.
- Strong analytical, mathematical, and problem-solving skills.
- Leadership and mentoring mindset; willing to aid in the teaching and development of the Survey Assistant.
- Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team in a high volume, deadline driven environment.
- Willingness to learn new technical skills (i.e., UAV/Drone license, survey methodology).
- Experience with light duty trucks (F-350 or similar) and OHVs (Off-Highway Vehicles).
- Ability to work outdoors in all weather conditions.

**What we offer**:

- Hands on mentorship and guidance (i.e., one-on-one job training with experienced field and office staff).
- Years of service recognition (e.g., gifts, increased vacation).
- Employer paid benefits package includes:

- Flexible health spending account & extended health coverage (e.g., prescription, dental, etc.).
- Life insurance & travel health coverage.
- Personal/sick days & wellness spending account.
- Employee Assistance Program.
- Safety training provided and paid for as needed (e.g., H2S, First Aid, ATV, etc.).

**Work Environment, Physical Effort & Schedule**

The Crew Chief position works in various outdoor and all-terrain, all-weather environments typically present in Western Canada, and physical exertion may be required daily including, but not limited to:

- Walking on a variety of uneven ground, up to several kilometers (i.e., fields, pasture, construction sites, rugged natural terrain, etc ).
- Lifting equipment and supplies between 20-35 kg (50-80 lbs.) and carrying equipment and supplies up to 20 kg (50 lbs).
- Operating OHVs (Off-Highway Vehicles) in all weather conditions.
- Utilizing hand tools, such as hammers, sledgehammers and jackhammers to install survey monumentation and markings.

Field based survey positions, including the Crew Chief position, require availability to travel as required by work assignment. Midwest will be responsible for costs associated with lodging, and the Crew Chief shall be reimbursed for subsistence costs. The length of work assignments varies based on client requirements, job complexity, and job location.

**APPLICANT MUST BE LEGALLY AUTHORIZED TO WORK IN CANADA. V