Survey Crew Chief

Job description

Accurate data is the top priority for our Geomatics team. Through our work, we measure, process, and analyze spatial data and define land boundaries. We provide our clients with a full range of geomatics, surveying, and mapping services. Join a team of inspired and talented professionals who continually find inventive ways to get the job done safer, better, faster, and smarter. Your Opportunity Our Waterloo, ON office is accepting applications for a Survey Crew Chief position. This position will report to the Geomatics Team Lead. Your Key Responsibilities Adhere to and promote adherence to Stantec safety policies Design and implement traffic control plans as pertains to land surveying on regional roadways, highways & freeways Perform field surveys in all weather conditions Perform legal, topographic, engineering surveying Perform legal field calculation Use GPS RTK and total stations survey equipment and their respective data collection systems to perform topographical surveys Work in off road rugged terrain, urban and rural conditions Work out of town in remote locations throughout Ontario & Eastern Canada Research survey records and land titles to obtain information about property boundaries and areas to be surveyed and coordinates findings with the work of engineers, clients and others involved in projects Responsible for safe operation and maintenance of vehicles, tools, and equipment Verify the accuracy of field survey data, including measurements and calculations conducted at survey sites Perform other duties of a similar nature and level as assigned Qualifications: Your Capabilities and Credentials Experienced with Trimble survey equipment including: levels, RTK GPS, and robotic total stationsExperience with unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) to capture data using LIDAR and Photogrammetry Experience with Leica 3D LiDAR scanning equipment is an assetExperience in equipment calibration & routine maintenanceExperience with MTO surveying standards is an asset, with OTM Book 7 certification and demonstrable experience surveying along roadwaysThorough understanding of Quality Assurance processes and documentation using Trimble Business CenterAbility to read and understand engineering design drawingsExperience with surveying in the oil & gas industry is an assetExperience with subsurface utility locating equipment & methodology an assetValid driver’s licenseEducation and Experience Graduate of a university degree or college diploma in Geomatics, Engineering Technology, or a related disciplineExperience managing a field crew of 1-3 individualsAdvanced drone operators license would be considered an assetMinimum of 2 years’ experience in the land surveying industryThis description is not a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that may be required of the employee and other duties, responsibilities and activities may be assigned or may be changed at any time with or without notice. About Stantec Stantec is a global leader in sustainable engineering, architecture, and environmental consulting. The diverse perspectives of our partners and interested parties drive us to think beyond what’s previously been done on critical issues like climate change, digital transformation, and future-proofing our cities and infrastructure. We innovate at the intersection of community, creativity, and client relationships to advance communities everywhere, so that together we can redefine what’s possible.