Survey Assistant

The Opportunity: 

McElhanney Ltd. is looking for a Survey Assistant to join our team in Fort St. John, BC. This is a great opportunity for a dedicated individual who enjoys working in the great outdoors and is looking to gain hands on surveying experience. Working closely with collaborative Field Supervisors and Party Chiefs, you will be a key player, assisting our survey team to provide our clients with industry-leading survey solutions that are cost effective and timely. The successful candidate will be involved in a wide variety of municipal, construction, and oil and gas surveys.

The ability to travel and work out of town for extended periods and pre-employment drug & alcohol and fitness for work testing are required.

Salary Range: $19- $25 per hour. McElhanney offers fair compensation that is commensurate with the individual’s education, experience, skills, and professional qualifications. The posted base salary range is representative of the required level of qualifications and experience for the position as noted in the job posting. The salary offered will be based on the experience and qualifications of the successful candidate.
                                                                        

What You Can Expect:
•    Learn the principles and correct use of survey instruments while working with experienced staff willing to share knowledge and experience. 
•    McElhanney looks to train assistants to become Survey Party Chiefs and can offer financial assistance to the right candidates to take the extra step in their careers by completing formal education.
•    Develop skills in reading and interpreting survey and construction plans.
•    Work in a team environment that respects the skills and abilities of the individual and that encourages development.
•    McElhanney has one of the largest privately owned RPAS/drone fleets in Canada and provides training to gain pilot certification.
•    Some projects involve remote work that require working up to 21 days away from home.

What You’ll Be Doing:
•    Set-up and operation of conventional survey and GPS equipment. 
•    Follow directives received from Field Supervisor or Party Chief to assist survey team.
•    Prepare accurate field notes, when required.
•    Clean and maintain equipment, maintain supplies, stock company vehicle, and ensure necessary physical resources are available in the field, with minimal supervision.
•    May be required to use tools and equipment such as chainsaw, axe, sledgehammer, shovel, metal detector and survey tripod to complete assigned tasks.

What You’ll Bring:
•    A high school diploma; technical diploma and previous experience is an asset but not required.
•    Physical ability to lift heavy equipment.
•    Willingness to work in varied environmental conditions, including wildlife populated areas and in remote areas for extended periods and varied hours.
•    Must possess and maintain a valid driver’s license with a clean driving record.
•    Ability to travel out of town for up to three-week periods.
•    Good written and verbal communication skills, and general computer knowledge.

This role is designated as a safety sensitive position.

What Can We Offer You?
•    Extended health and dental coverage, healthcare spending account, and RRSP matching.
•    Maternity and parental leave top-up 
•    Employee & Family Assistance Program, which offers support in person, online or over the phone
•    A workplace culture that is characterized by respect and inclusion for all
•    Competitive salary, participation in our generous performance bonus plan, and opportunity to join an employee-owned firm
•    Overtime earned at time and a half
•    Accommodations and living allowance or camp accommodations provided based on travel requirements