Established in 1949, Midwest is an employee-owned professional land surveying firm providing geomatics deliverables designed for oil & gas, construction, municipal and utility applications through our eight offices in Saskatchewan and Alberta. We focus on building lasting relationships with clients by providing industry-leading project solutions that are customer-centric and technology driven. Our success is defined by engaged employees, unbending safe work practices, loyal clients and doing the right thing.
We are currently looking for a Survey Assistant in our Estevan location. Located South East of Regina and 10 minutes north of the American border, Estevan, the ‘Energy City’, is a place you can call home. With a population of approximately 11,000, Estevan offers many amenities including hospitals, museums, cultural centers, recreational facilities, golf greens, a 24-hour border crossing to the US, and much more. Estevan is consistently busy, providing an excellent opportunity to work in a bustling environment. Saskatchewan is growing and leading the country in many economic areas and Estevan is booming with this trend. Estevan is the sunniest city year-round in Canada and offers a rapidly growing, bustling environment. Click here for more on living in Saskatchewan’s Energy City.
Summary of Responsibilities:
The Survey Assistant is responsible for assisting a Crew Chief in the practice of surveying across all sectors/divisions within Midwest. Duties include, but are not limited to, the following:
- Follow all Midwest health and safety policies, practices & procedures, with a commitment to contributing to the safe work culture.
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Participate in monthly field safety meetings.
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Communicate effectively with the Crew Chief, including asking questions and a willingness to learn about survey methodology and techniques.
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Operate all communication and electronic equipment (cell phones, laptops, etc...).
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Operate motor vehicles, including OHVs (off-highway vehicles) and medium-duty trucks (Ford F-350 or similar).
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Operate survey equipment under the supervision of the Crew Chief, including setting up, operation and packing up all survey equipment.
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PPerform basic survey data collector functions under the supervision of the Crew Chief.
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Complete basic survey tasks such as staking and flagging boundaries and searching/digging for survey evidence.
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Maintain a clean and organized work environment, including maintenance of tools, supplies, and vehicles.
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Comply with jurisdictional Commercial Carrier Safety requirements/regulations (training provided by Midwest).
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Utilize company-required checklists and procedures.
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Develop a basic understanding of project related documentation and project workflows.
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Assume a safety lead position should the Crew Chief become injured.
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Perform other duties as assigned by Crew Chief and Field Operations Manager.
The Survey Assistant position works in various outdoor and all-terrain, all-weather environments typically present in Western Canada, and physical exertion may be required daily including, but not limited to:
Walking on a variety of uneven ground, up to several kilometers (i.e., fields, pasture, construction sites, rugged natural terrain, etc).
Field based survey positions, including the Survey Assistant position, require availability to travel as required by work assignment. Midwest will be responsible for costs associated with lodging, and the Survey Assistant shall be reimbursed for subsistence costs. The length of work assignments varies based on client requirements, job complexity, and job location. The Survey Assistant position may be away from home for up to 24 calendar days at a time.
If you are looking to begin or develop your career in surveying and think we are the right organization for you, we want to hear from you! For more information on working with Midwest please visit the Careers section of our website: www.midwest.ca.
APPLICANT MUST BE LEGALLY AUTHORIZED TO WORK IN CANADA. Validation of eligibility will be required if selected for an interview.
All applications will be kept confidential. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
