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Your OpportunityOur Ottawa, ON office is accepting applications for the prospective opportunity of Survey Crew Chief. This position will report to the Geomatics Team Lead.
Your Key Responsibilities Mentoring of junior field staff to ensure industry best practices are observed in the field and office Adhere to and promote adherence to Stantec safety policies Perform field surveys in all weather conditions Perform legal, topographic, engineering surveying Perform legal field calculation Use GPS RTK and or total stations survey equipment and their respective data collection systems to perform topographical surveys Work in off road rugged terrain, urban and rural conditions Work out of town in remote locations throughout Ontario Research survey records and land titles to obtain information about property boundaries and areas to be surveyed and coordinates findings with the work of engineers, clients and others involved in projects Responsible for safe operation and maintenance of vehicles, tools, and equipment Verify the accuracy of field survey data, including measurements and calculations conducted at survey sites Perform other duties of a similar nature and level as assigned Your Capabilities and Credentials Experienced with survey equipment including: level, RTK GPS and total station Experience supervising and coordinating junior surveyors Experience in equipment calibration Experience with MTO and Northwestern Ontario coordinate systems is an asset Thorough understanding of Quality Assurance processes and documentation Ability to read and understand drawings, contracts and specifications Valid drivers license and personal vehicle Education and Experience Graduate of a university degree or college diploma in Geomatics, Engineering Technology, or a related discipline Experience managing a field crew of 1-3 individuals Minimum of 15 years experience as a SurveyorThis description is not a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that may be required of the employee and other duties, responsibilities, and activities may be assigned or may be changed at any time with or without notice.
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