Survey Assistant

Overview / Responsibilities

Wood Geomatics is currently seeking a seasonal Survey Assistant to join our team. Position will be based out of our Lethbridge, AB office, but may require some out-of-town travel. Wood will provide accommodations for crews only when out of town work is required.

Key responsibilities:

Assist the Survey Crew Chief with construction, legal, and topographic surveys including, but not limited to:

• Setting up survey instruments {GPS, Total Stations, Levels, etc.),
• Marking and installing survey stakes,
• Marking and installing legal land markers,
• Digging and exposing survey evidence.
• Driving 1/2 to 3/4 -ton pickups,
• Operating quads/snowmobiles,
• Operation of survey grade GPS and total stations,
• Operation of chainsaws, augers, impact hammers and generators,
• Cleaning and maintaining survey equipment, vehicles, ancillary equipment,
• Walking long distances,
• Working long hours and shifts away from home,

Working in remote areas.

Skills / Qualifications

• High School Graduation,
• Current enrolment in or completion of related post-secondary training (civil, construction, materials) would be a definite asset, but not required,
• Preference given to those with previous experience in the construction industry,
• Valid driver’s license required, with a clean abstract,
• Must be mature and self-motivated with the ability to work under little supervision,
• Must be able to travel out of town and be willing to work overtime.
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Company Overview

Wood is a global leader in engineering and consultancy across energy and the built environment, helping to unlock solutions to some of the world’s most critical challenges. We provide consulting, projects and operations solutions in more than 60 countries, employing around 40,000 people. www.woodplc.com

Diversity Statement (EEO)

We are an equal opportunity employer that recognises the value of a diverse workforce. All suitably qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment on the basis of objective criteria and without regard to the following (which is a non-exhaustive list): race, colour, age, religion, gender, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, or other characteristics in accordance with the relevant governing laws.