About Us
ONSITE3D is a Calgary-based Virtual Design and Construction company supporting industrial and energy projects through engineering, design, laser scanning, survey, and field-integrated project delivery. Our work focuses on accurate field data, constructability, and fabrication-ready execution across oil & gas, mining, and heavy industrial facilities throughout Canada and the US Gulf Coast.
Job Summary
The Survey Party Chief will be responsible for performing assigned field survey duties on laser scanning and construction projects that are predominately in the oil & gas energy sector throughout Alberta. This role will be technically challenging, extremely fast-paced, and rewarding in terms of compensation and career development while working alongside industry leaders in 3D data capture and Virtual Design & Construction (VDC).
This position reports directly to the Geomatics Manager.
Typical project schedules involve rotational or project-based out-of-town work depending on client and site requirements.
Responsibilities and Duties
- Participate in pre-job kickoff meetings to review survey scope and logistics to ensure work scope, deliverables, timelines and budget are well understood
- Communicate with clients professionally while representing the company, its values, and services
- Establish accurate and precise survey control networks for laser scanning projects
- Conduct engineering, structural, civil, as-built, and construction surveys
- Responsible for accurate field data capture using survey instruments, GPS, and other data collection devices
- Responsible for developing high-quality survey field notes and files for use by the design and engineering team
- Mentor and provide guidance to survey assistant(s)
- Participate in and adhere to company and client safety programs
- Responsible for the safe operation and care of survey vehicles and equipment
- Ensure proper equipment and supplies are loaded and unloaded from survey vehicles daily
- Conduct underground utility locates where required by project scope
Qualifications and Skills
- Possess a Geomatics diploma plus a minimum of 3 years of survey work experience, or a minimum of 5 years of surveying experience, preferably construction surveying in the oil & gas facility environment
- Experience in the establishment of high-precision survey networks
- Strong working knowledge of robotic total stations and RTK GPS/GNSS systems
- Experience in operation of 3D laser scanning hardware preferred
- Experience in conducting underground utility locates considered an asset
- Possess strong interpersonal and communication skills
- Ability to work out of town on rotational or project-based schedules as required
- Possess a valid Class 5 driver’s license and provide a clean driver’s abstract
- Must be able to pass a drug & alcohol test and background check as this is a safety-sensitive position
- Must be able to obtain all relevant H2S, First Aid, CSTS, and other required safety training certificates
- Ability to identify and report surveying, laser-scanning, maintenance/fabrication, and related service opportunities while in the field
Physical Requirements and Working Conditions
- Ability to routinely lift approximately 12 kilograms
- Ability to work outside in all weather conditions and industrial environments
- Frequent squatting, kneeling, climbing, and the ability to walk long distances
Compensation and Benefits
- Competitive compensation package with opportunities for overtime and field-based incentives
- Opportunity to work with advanced 3D laser scanning and VDC technologies
- Exposure to complex industrial projects across Alberta and Western Canada
- Collaborative team environment with opportunities for technical and career growth
Pay: $38.00-$50.00 per hour
Application question(s):
Work Location: On the road
