Geomatics Technician, Grande Prairie
- Grande Prairie, AB, Canada
Full-time
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- Job type
- Full-time
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- Experience
- 5+ years of experience as a Geomatics Technician, or related position, within the upstream oil and gas industry.
- Posting language
- English
- Posted
Original job description
Come Grow with Us!
Established in 1949, Midwest is an employee-owned professional land surveying firm providing geomatics deliverables designed for municipal, construction, oil, gas 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 an experienced Geomatics Technician to join our team in Grande Prairie. We welcome applicants who live near, or are able to work from, any of our locations across Western Canada. Explore Midwest for a map of our offices.
Summary Of Responsibilities
Working under the direct supervision of the Grande Prairie Office Manager, your responsibilities will include, but are not limited to, the following:
Preference will be given to candidates who hold a degree or diploma in Geomatics and/or Survey Technology from a recognized technical school. Equivalent combinations of education and experience may be considered.
The Successful Candidate Will Have
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.
Established in 1949, Midwest is an employee-owned professional land surveying firm providing geomatics deliverables designed for municipal, construction, oil, gas 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 an experienced Geomatics Technician to join our team in Grande Prairie. We welcome applicants who live near, or are able to work from, any of our locations across Western Canada. Explore Midwest for a map of our offices.
Summary Of Responsibilities
Working under the direct supervision of the Grande Prairie Office Manager, your responsibilities will include, but are not limited to, the following:
- Work closely with our team on setting up jobs, processing field data, monitoring job progress, as well as survey plan checking and computations.
- Liaise closely with project management to effectively provide clients with excellent service.
- Perform other related duties as assigned by the Project Manager, Land Surveyor, or Office Manager.
- Follow all Midwest health and safety protocols and is committed to ongoing learning in this area.
Preference will be given to candidates who hold a degree or diploma in Geomatics and/or Survey Technology from a recognized technical school. Equivalent combinations of education and experience may be considered.
The Successful Candidate Will Have
- 5+ years of experience as a Geomatics Technician, or related position, within the upstream oil and gas industry.
- Demonstrated working knowledge of private and Crown land oil & gas surveys.
- Understanding of survey methodologies, land surveying acts, and regulations as they apply to the practice of Land Surveying.
- A working knowledge of how GPS and total stations are used in the collection of survey data.
- Proficient in the use of survey software, including MicroSurvey.
- Proficient in the use of Microsoft applications, such as word and excel.
- As an asset, a degree or diploma in Geomatics from a recognized technical school.
- As an asset, but not required, experience with processing LiDAR and 3D Terrestrial Scan data.
- As an asset, but not required, experience with grade plan design and checking.
- Employer paid benefits package includes a flexible health spending account, extended health coverage, prescription coverage, emergency travel, life insurance, wellness fund, personal/sick days, and Employee Assistance Program.
- Employee Education Assistance Program supports a culture of continuous learning, professional development, and opportunities for career advancement.
- Generous vacation policy.
- Employee recognition program.
- Ample free parking with convenient access to city transportation.
- Compassionate employer who welcomes you to bring your whole self to work.
- Outstanding work environment that focuses on teamwork and collaboration.
- Good communication skills and a strong sense of professionalism when interacting with crews, drafting staff, Land Surveyors, and clients.
- Excellent mathematical and computer operating skills.
- Exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail with the ability to prioritize multiple responsibilities and projects.
- Demonstrates accuracy, neatness, and professionalism in the development of survey products.
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.
More about this job
Responsibilities
Set up survey jobs, process field data, monitor project progress, and perform survey plan checks and computations. Coordinate with project management and clients, carry out other assigned duties, and follow health and safety protocols.
Requirements
Candidates should have at least five years of experience as a Geomatics Technician or in a related role in the upstream oil and gas industry, with knowledge of oil and gas surveys, surveying regulations, GPS, total stations, and MicroSurvey. A geomatics or survey technology degree or diploma is preferred; experience with LiDAR processing, 3D terrestrial scanning, and grade plan design or checking is an asset.
Skills
- Geomatics
- Land Surveying
- Survey Data Processing
- Survey Plan Checking
- Survey Computations
- Project Coordination
- Client Service
- Private and Crown Land Oil and Gas Surveys
- Survey Methodologies
- Land Surveying Acts and Regulations
- GPS
- Total Stations
- MicroSurvey
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Excel
- LiDAR and 3D Terrestrial Scanning
Benefits
- Flexible Health Spending Account
- Extended Health Coverage
- Prescription Coverage
- Emergency Travel Coverage
- Life Insurance
- Wellness Fund
- Personal and Sick Days
- Employee Assistance Program
- Employee Education Assistance Program
- Vacation
- Employee Recognition Program
- Free Parking
- Career Advancement Opportunities
Visa sponsorship
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Categories
- Engineering
- Energy
- Construction
- Technology
- Security & Safety
Keywords
- Geomatics
- Land Surveying
- Survey Technology
- Upstream Oil and Gas
- Private Land Surveys
- Crown Land Surveys
- Survey Methodologies
- Land Surveying Acts
- Survey Regulations
- GPS
- Total Stations
- MicroSurvey
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Excel
- Field Data Processing
- Survey Plan Checking
- Survey Computations
- LiDAR
- 3D Terrestrial Scanning
- Grade Plan Design
- Grade Plan Checking
- Project Coordination
- Client Service
- Health and Safety