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Midwest

Survey Assistant, Red Deer

Red Deer, AB, Canada

Full-time

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Job details

Job type: Full-time
Apply by: Nov 26, 2026
Posting language: English
Posted: Oct 27, 2026

Original job description

Come Grow with Us!

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 Red Deer location. Centrally located between Calgary and Edmonton, Red Deer is a vibrant city that blends small-town charm with urban convenience. Known for its stunning river valley, parks, and trail systems, it’s a hub for outdoor adventure year-round, from mountain biking and kayaking in the summer to skating and snowshoeing in the winter. With a thriving arts scene, local breweries, and a strong sense of community, Red Deer offers an affordable and welcoming lifestyle for professionals and families alike. Click here to learn more about what this dynamic region has to offer!

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.
Participate in monthly field safety meetings.
Able to communicate effectively with the Crew Chief, including asking questions and a willingness to learn about survey methodology and techniques.
Able to operate all communication and electronic equipment (cell phones, laptops, etc...).
Able to operate motor vehicles, including OHVs (off-highway vehicles) and medium-duty trucks (Ford F-350 or similar).
Able to operate survey equipment under the supervision of the Crew Chief, including setting up, operation and packing up all survey equipment.
Able to perform basic survey data collector functions under the supervision of the Crew Chief.
Able to complete basic survey tasks such as staking and flagging boundaries and searching/digging for survey evidence.
Maintain a clean and organized work environment, including maintenance of tools, supplies, and vehicles.
Comply with jurisdictional Commercial Carrier Safety requirements/regulations (training provided by Midwest).
Utilize company-required checklists and procedures.
Develop a basic understanding of project related documentation and project workflows.
Assume a safety lead position should the Crew Chief become injured.
Perform other duties as assigned by Crew Chief and Field Operations Manager.

What You Offer

A valid driver’s license, free of major convictions as defined in jurisdictional traffic safety regulations (i.e., distracted driving, driving while impaired).
A High School Diploma, or equivalent (completed courses in Geomatics from a recognized post-secondary institution is considered an asset).
The ability to comply with Drug & Alcohol testing requirements as stipulated by client requirements and jurisdictional health and safety regulations.
Experience working outdoors in all weather conditions.
Experience with operating Off Highway Vehicles (OHVs) & 1-ton class trucks (F-350 or similar medium duty truck).
Experience with basic Microsoft applications, including Outlook, Word, and Excel.
Comfort with the operation and use of navigational and orienteering tools (e.g., handheld GPS units, Google® maps, hard-copy paper maps, etc.).
Experience in a similar role including the use of survey equipment (e.g., GNSS RTK, Total Stations, Levels, UAVs, etc.) is an asset.

What We Offer

Hands on mentorship and guidance (i.e., one-on-one job training with experienced field and office staff).
Employer-paid benefits package including extended health, prescription coverage, flexible health spending, emergency travel, life insurance, wellness fund, and Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
Paid training for all required safety certifications and access to our Employee Education Assistance Program for continuous learning and career advancement.
Paid accommodation (single occupancy) and meal allowance when working away from your home base.
Generous employee recognition program and a compassionate workplace where you're encouraged to bring your whole self to work.
Outstanding work environment with a strong focus on teamwork, mentorship, and collaboration.

Work Environment, Physical Effort & Schedule

Required

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).
Lifting equipment and supplies between 20-35 kg (50-80 lbs.) and carrying equipment and supplies up to 20 kg (50 lbs).
Operating OHVs (Off-Highway Vehicles) in all weather conditions.
Utilizing hand tools, such as hammers, sledgehammers and jackhammers to install survey monumentation and markings.

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.

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Responsibilities

Assist the Crew Chief with field surveying, including operating and maintaining survey equipment, performing basic data collection, staking and flagging boundaries, and locating survey evidence. Follow safety procedures, maintain vehicles and work areas, support project workflows, and assume a safety lead role if the Crew Chief is injured.

Requirements

Applicants need a valid driver’s license, a high school diploma or equivalent, experience working outdoors in varied weather, and the ability to meet drug and alcohol testing requirements. Experience operating OHVs and medium-duty trucks, using Microsoft Office and navigation tools, and working with survey equipment is beneficial; geomatics coursework is an asset.

Skills

Survey Equipment Operation
Survey Data Collection
GNSS RTK
Total Stations
Levels
UAV Operation
OHV Operation
Medium-Duty Truck Operation
Navigation and Orienteering
Microsoft Outlook
Microsoft Word
Microsoft Excel
Health and Safety Compliance
Communication
Staking and Flagging
Equipment and Vehicle Maintenance

Benefits

Extended Health Benefits
Prescription Coverage
Flexible Health Spending
Emergency Travel Coverage
Life Insurance
Wellness Fund
Employee Assistance Program
Paid Safety Training
Employee Education Assistance Program
Paid Accommodation
Meal Allowance
Employee Recognition Program

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Keywords

Land Surveying
Geomatics
Survey Assistant
Survey Equipment
GNSS RTK
Total Stations
Levels
UAVs
Survey Data Collectors
Survey Methodology
Staking
Boundary Flagging
Survey Evidence
OHVs
Medium-Duty Trucks
Handheld GPS
Google Maps
Paper Maps
Microsoft Outlook
Microsoft Word
Microsoft Excel
Health and Safety
Commercial Carrier Safety
Field Operations
Oil and Gas
Construction
Municipal Surveying
Utility Surveying
Outdoor Work
All-Terrain Vehicles

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