Survey Party Chief/Locator
- Grande Prairie, AB, Canada
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- English
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Original job description
Connexa Group (formerly CORE Geomatics) is a multi-service firm offering integrated geomatics, environmental and land use planning services. We believe the most valuable asset an organization has is its people. Our team members are dynamic, energetic, entrepreneurial and creative, but most importantly, they are the company. We lead the industry by adopting new technology and finding creative solutions that improve efficiency and allow for a flexible work environment. Whether your career with Connexa is in the field or the office, you'll find we adapt to the ever-changing workplace.
We're looking for a Survey Party Chief and Locator in Grande Prairie, AB to lead one of our energy survey crews and handle locates on our projects. Ideally, you have oilfield survey and locating experience and want to grow and learn with an innovative, forward-thinking company.
The Work:
- Lead surveys of wellsites, pipeline rights-of-way and construction projects in the Grande Prairie area and across Western Canada
- Locate and mark buried pipelines, cables and other underground facilities before ground disturbance
- Use electromagnetic locating equipment, GPS and other survey equipment
- Mentor and guide survey assistants on your crew
- Keep clear, accurate field notes, records and locate documentation
- Follow safety protocols and ground disturbance procedures, and set the standard for your crew
- Work outdoors in all seasons and weather, including remote locations
- Travel for field rotations of up to 21 days
What you bring to the table:
- A geomatics diploma or degree from a technical college
- Experience leading an oilfield survey crew
- Experience locating underground facilities
- Ground Disturbance Level II certification
- Experience with legal surveys in the Alberta Township System
- Experience on industrial construction sites and in remote bush conditions
- A valid Class 5 driver's licence
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
We hire people who live our values every day:
- Relationship Builder: you build trust with clients and coworkers, and you're comfortable working directly with clients
- Team Player: you put the team first, help where it's needed and follow through
- Growth Oriented: you're always learning and looking to build your skills
- Creative Problem Solver: you look for better ways to get the job done
Why Connexa?
We're a team that looks out for each other, builds lasting relationships with our clients and is always looking for a better way to do things. Here's what you can expect when you join us:
- A commitment to investing in your future, with real opportunities for career progression as you grow with Connexa
- Hands-on mentorship and one-on-one training with experienced colleagues across the field and office
- Health and benefits package
- Flexible health spending account
- Life insurance and travel health coverage
- Professional dues covered, where applicable
- Paid safety training relevant to your role (e.g., First Aid, H2S, ATV)
If you feel this is the right challenge for you and you meet these qualifications, please respond to this ad with your resume and cover letter in Word or PDF format.
We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
More about this job
Responsibilities
Lead energy survey crews for wellsite, pipeline, and construction projects while performing underground facility locates. Ensure accurate field documentation, mentor survey assistants, and maintain strict adherence to safety and ground disturbance protocols.
Requirements
Requires a geomatics diploma or degree and experience leading oilfield survey crews with underground locating expertise. Must hold Ground Disturbance Level II certification and a valid Class 5 driver's licence.
Skills
- Surveying
- Locating
- Electromagnetic locating equipment
- GPS
- Ground disturbance
- Oilfield survey
- Legal surveys
- Alberta Township System
- Industrial construction
- Mentoring
- Field documentation
- Safety protocols
- Communication
Benefits
- Health and benefits package
- Flexible health spending account
- Life insurance
- Travel health coverage
- Professional dues covered
- Paid safety training
Visa sponsorship
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Categories
- Energy
- Construction
- Engineering
- Environmental & Sustainability
Keywords
- Geomatics
- Survey Party Chief
- Locator
- Oilfield
- Wellsite
- Pipeline
- Ground Disturbance Level II
- GPS
- Electromagnetic locating
- Alberta Township System
- Industrial construction
- First Aid
- H2S
- ATV
- Field rotations
- Remote locations
- Safety protocols