Senior Crew Chief

Company Description Hagen Surveys (1982) Ltd. is a professional surveying company based in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada, serving clients throughout the Edmonton Metropolitan Region. The firm specializes in legal land surveying for property boundaries, land titles, and development applications. Hagen Surveys also provides commercial and residential construction surveying services that support accurate site layout and effective project execution. The company is known for delivering precise, reliable measurements and documentation to support planners, builders, and property owners. Team members work in a collaborative environment with opportunities to contribute to a wide range of land and construction projects.

Role Description The Senior Crew Chief is a full-time, on-site role based in the Edmonton Metropolitan Region, AB. This role leads field survey crews, organizes daily assignments, and ensures surveys are completed safely, accurately, and on schedule. Day-to-day responsibilities include setting up and operating survey instruments, supervising data collection, checking measurements, and verifying that field work aligns with project plans and legal requirements. The Senior Crew Chief coordinates with office staff and project managers, provides clear instructions to crew members, and communicates site conditions, progress, and issues. The role also involves maintaining equipment, adhering to safety procedures, mentoring junior staff, and supporting both legal land surveying and construction layout projects.

Qualifications

• Strong field surveying skills, including experience with legal land surveys and construction layout.
• Proficiency in operating survey instruments (e.g., total stations, GNSS/GPS, data collectors) and related field software - Experience with Trimble Access is considered an asset.
• Ability to interpret survey plans, engineering drawings, and legal descriptions, and translate them into accurate field work.
• Demonstrated leadership skills in directing survey crews, communicating with and advising clients, organizing daily tasks, and mentoring junior team members.
• Solid understanding of safety practices and regulatory requirements relevant to field surveying and construction sites.
• Effective communication and collaboration skills for working with colleagues, clients, and contractors on-site.
• Strong organizational and problem-solving abilities, with attention to detail and a commitment to accurate results.
• Relevant post-secondary education or technical training in surveying, geomatics, civil engineering technology, or a related field.
• Previous experience as a Crew Chief or senior field surveyor; experience in Alberta land surveying is considered an asset.
• Valid driver’s license and ability to work outdoors in varying weather conditions and terrain.