Field Survey Assistant - Surveying
Are you ambitious and looking to make the right move in your career? Now is the perfect time to join Egis. Egis is experiencing substantial growth in North America, highlighted by our recent acquisition of McIntosh Perry—now made up of over 1,000 engineers, architects and planners across Canada and the USA. This strategic move underscores our commitment to investing in North America, propelling our expansion to new heights.
Our values showcase everything we believe in:
A Responsible Company - We care about people, and we care about our impact; acting responsibly wherever we work and whatever we do.
A People-First Company - This is an environment of mutual respect where every team member matters, no matter who they are.
A Creative Company - Creativity is in our DNA. This is the fuel that helps us tackle the major challenges of our time.
The more important question you likely have is: Are we the right company for you?
Joining Egis is an opportunity to make a valuable, positive impact on the world, while growing and developing as a person. Our culture is very collaborative, and we care about people and our impact. We take great pride in being responsible for our clients, for each other and for our planet and its people. You’ll work and innovate in an environment where high standards and personal consideration go hand-in-hand.
Learn more about the exciting opportunity below where you’ll be part of projects renowned for technical excellence, ambition and sustainability!
The Role: Field Survey Assistant
Egis Surveying Inc, with its complement of experienced professional surveyors and technical staff, provides Professional Survey Services of all types, tailored to the client’s needs. We provide legal retracements in the form of Plans of Survey, Reference/Expropriation Plans, SRPRs, Plans of Subdivision and Condominium; as well as Topographic Surveys featuring LiDAR Scanning, precision control and construction layout, and any other survey services required by our many public and private clients.
Our professional knowledge and expert experience ensure clarity while delivering a successful project, from start to finish. This role offers a promising career path within a growing company.
The ideal candidate will have the following background, skills and attributes:
- Completion of college diploma as a survey technician or civil engineering technology is considered an asset;
- Strong mathematical skills;
- Excellent oral and written communication skills;
- Able to work in a rugged environment in all types of weather;
- Physical capability to carry survey equipment and other materials over long distances is required;
- Chainsaw safety course is considered an asset;
- Experience with land surveying and survey equipment is an asset;
- Must be willing to travel out of town within Ontario; and
- Possess a valid driver's license and have access to a vehicle with valid registration and insurance.
Key Responsibilities:
As a member of our Surveying team, you will be responsible for assisting the Field Supervisor in completing the fieldwork on various types of survey projects. Duties that you will be responsible for include, but are not limited to:
- Complete daily vehicle inspection sheets before heading to the jobsite;
- Maintain a clean and safe work environment;
- Ensure all equipment required for the days work is in good working order and is loaded into the vehicle before leaving for the day;
- Assist the Field Supervisor with data preparation, in-field calculations, and data downloads;
- Operating and maintaining all types of survey equipment including GPS, total station and level; and
- Adhere to all company Health and Safety policies and regulations.
Egis Canada is an equal opportunities employer offering a competitive salary and benefits to those with the skills suited to the needs of our clients.
We welcome and encourage applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available upon request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.
This role is eligible for a referral bonus in line with the Referral Program. If you have been referred, please provide the name of the employee who has referred you at the time of your application.
- Ottawa, ON, Canada