Survey Assistant

1 week ago

Edmonton, Alberta, Canada Colas Canada Inc. Full time

Colas is a Canadian leader in transportation infrastructure - materials, construction, and maintenance. From roads to rail, airports to ports, we build some of the most important projects that connect our communities.

Backed by our network of Colas companies across Canada and the Colas Group worldwide, Colas offers a wide range of innovative and sustainable solutions for the construction and maintenance of transportation infrastructure.

Join the largest transportation infrastructure group in the world and help connect Canada.
Mission
Join us in an exciting adventure to complete the
Edmonton Valley Line West LRT
- a remarkable legacy project that will redefine our community's transportation landscape Be part of this transformative journey and help us create a lasting impact for generations to come

The Survey Assistant will assist the Surveyors with the set up and removal of survey equipment and site removals across the construction segment. Work may be outdoors, at-heights, in confined spaces, in all types of weather. Previous experience using geomatics equipment, or post-secondary training are assets that will enable you to progress to Surveyor in the future.

Main Responsibilities

  • Adhere to all Safety, Environmental and project requirements
  • Provide geomatic services
  • Gain hands-on survey experience and be part of an exciting project that is unique to Western Canada
  • Aid the survey team in timely and accurate completion of surveys- set up, clean, calibrate and remove equipment
  • Work outside in all types of weather, sometimes at-heights or in steep terrain
  • Complete reports and follow up, aid in Computer-assisted drafting and technical programs
  • Complete daily survey tasks as assigned by your crew chief
  • Set up operation of conventional survey and GPS systems
  • Prepare accurate and timely field notes
  • Clean, calibrate and maintain survey equipment

Requirements

  • A high school graduate with a minimum of one year of previous experience, post-secondary training in an applicable field, preferred.
  • A clear, concise communicator with excellent organizational and follow up skills
  • Computer savvy and well-versed in MS Office suite. Survey-specific programs experience an asset.
  • Ability to negotiate the terrain of an in-process construction site, including climbing stairs and ladders, steep/ slippery terrain, walking, and working outdoors in all types of Edmonton weather and conditions

DIVERSITY IS IMPORTANT TO US
At Colas, we believe our workforce should reflect the diversity of the communities we connect. By living our core values of Caring, Sharing, and Daring, we welcome all those who help create the links that bring us together. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of age, ethnicity, national origin, religious beliefs, disability, marital or family status, gender, gender identity or expression.

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