Purpose
GeoVerra is currently seeking a Crew Chief to join our Geomatics team, located at our Kelowna office. Reporting to the Field Crew Coordinator this position will be responsible for performing field survey work on projects in the construction, pipeline, oil and gas, land development and legal land surveying industries.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage and perform field survey work with the help of Survey Assistants;
- Liaise with Project Managers to coordinate field survey work, to review and manage project budgets, timelinerequirements, priorities and survey methodology;
- Act as a company representative, liaising directly with client field representatives and land owners;
- Prepare and communicate field notes, sketches, checklists and digital data in required formats for ProjectManagers, Land Surveyors and Drafting personnel;
- Provide guidance and mentorship to Survey Assistants working with you;
- Contribute to the development and implementation of industry best practices, more efficient field processesand procedures and the innovative use of new technology; and
- Actively participate in and proactively support the advancement of the GeoVerra safety program.Required Skills and Behaviours
- Our successful candidate will be a graduate of a recognized post-secondary program related to surveying and geomatics or have an equivalent amount of related experience.
- 5 to 10 years of experience in the Crew Chief role;
- Strong working knowledge of survey equipment and software such as GPS and Total Stations (IncludingRobotic);
- Knowledge and experience of Trimble equipment and software, laser scanning and line locating would beconsidered an asset;
- Strong problem solving skills in a field environment;
- Good communication skills - verbal and written; ability to produce accurate and legible field notes;
- The ability to develop and motivate survey staff and work well in a team environment;
- An aptitude for delivering projects on time and budget;
- Experience with the use of ATVs/UTVs, snowmobiles and chainsaws would be considered an asset;
- A valid driver’s license and can provide a clean driver’s abstract; and
- Completed training and valid tickets in First Aid, H2S and CSTS safety training, is an asset.
- Ability to work autonomously.
- Ability to support and mentor/teach other members of the team.
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