Land Surveyor in Training (Lst)
May 26 2023
Industries
Architecture, Engineering and related
Categories Training - Development - Improvement
Remote
Fort St. John, BC • Full time
The Opportunity:
McElhanney is looking for a Land Surveyor in Training for our Fort St. John office to assist with legal, engineering and construction-related surveys in a variety of settings, from land development to large-scale infrastructure and utility corridor projects.
Obtain a variety of work experience in a very diverse local survey market, while enjoying numerous opportunities to work on larger, multi-branch projects throughout the province. Upon joining our team, you will mentor under multiple Land Surveyors, collaborate with other Land Surveyors in Training, and enjoy a company culture that makes your professional development a priority.
Live in Fort St. John:
Located in the heart of the majestic Peace River country, Fort St. John is the largest city in Northeastern BC and supports a trading area of more than 70,000 people in the city and outlying service region. The population is dynamic, young, and energetic and, as the population continues to grow, so does the supply of retail shopping and other amenities. The friendly, small-town feel is matched with big city amenities, creating a fantastic combination for many to call home. Fort St. John offers top-notch indoor and outdoor recreation facilities and endless opportunities for outdoor adventures, and being “The Energetic City”, has hundreds of events taking place every year that entertain people of all ages and interests.
What You’ll Be Doing:
What You’ll Bring:
This role is designated as a safety sensitive position.
What Can We Offer You?
For a full review of our projects, please visit our online portfolio: httpss://www.mcelhanney.com/portfolio
About McElhanney
Based in Western Canada for over 110 years, McElhanney offers innovative and practical engineering, surveying, mapping, planning, landscape architecture, and environmental services. As an employee owned and operated firm with over 1,100 staff members in 33 locations, we are proud to offer qualified staff with shareholding options in our company. Our employees enjoy working here because of our varied projects, high level of autonomy, opportunities for career development, excellent total compensation and benefits package, and collaborating with a team of great professionals.
#LI-SA1 #Li-junior #li-hybrid #li-onsite #li-on-site
If this is the opportunity for you, apply now or visit www.mcelhanney.com/careers to apply online. We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
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To learn more about employee experience at McElhanney, visit us on GlassdoorMcElhanney is committed to fostering a culture of diversity, equity, and inclusion which celebrates the successes that comes from a team diverse in expertise, experiences, and perspectives. We encourage and are pleased to consider all qualified candidates, welcoming all ethnicities, religions, colour, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, aboriginal status, age, or people with disabilities. Requests for accommodations can be made at any stage of the selection process.
McElhanney is aware of activities where individuals have received fraudulent job offers. Please be advised that McElhanney will not ask applicants for any form of monetary exchange at any point in the recruitment process. To learn more visit: www.mcelhanney.com/careers/fraud-warning
The disclosure of your information in accordance with this Policy and applicable law, including to third party service providers may result in your personal information being transferred outside of Canada, including to the United States. Such transferred personal information may be subject to the laws of these other countries and the laws of other countries regarding the collection, use, and disclosure of personal information may be different from the laws of Canada.
McElhanney is looking for a Land Surveyor in Training for our Fort St. John office to assist with legal, engineering and construction-related surveys in a variety of settings, from land development to large-scale infrastructure and utility corridor projects.
Obtain a variety of work experience in a very diverse local survey market, while enjoying numerous opportunities to work on larger, multi-branch projects throughout the province. Upon joining our team, you will mentor under multiple Land Surveyors, collaborate with other Land Surveyors in Training, and enjoy a company culture that makes your professional development a priority.
Live in Fort St. John:
Located in the heart of the majestic Peace River country, Fort St. John is the largest city in Northeastern BC and supports a trading area of more than 70,000 people in the city and outlying service region. The population is dynamic, young, and energetic and, as the population continues to grow, so does the supply of retail shopping and other amenities. The friendly, small-town feel is matched with big city amenities, creating a fantastic combination for many to call home. Fort St. John offers top-notch indoor and outdoor recreation facilities and endless opportunities for outdoor adventures, and being “The Energetic City”, has hundreds of events taking place every year that entertain people of all ages and interests.
What You’ll Be Doing:
- Working in a team setting to establish project scope, budget and schedule, and other project or client expectations
- Researching Land Title Office and Crown Registry records in support of proposal, field survey and legal survey plan preparation
- Conducting field surveys, preparing accurate field notes, managing field to office information flow
- Processing field survey data, resolving measurements and boundaries, preparing drawing deliverables
- Ensuring safety and quality assurance procedures are carried out for field returns, drawings, legal plans, documents, and other deliverables
- Other duties as required.
What You’ll Bring:
- Geomatics Degree or Diploma and/or a Certificate of Completion from the Canadian Board of Examiners for Professional Surveyors
- Registered Land Surveyor in Training with the Association of BC Land Surveyors, or eligibility to register
- Good written and verbal communication skills, attention to detail, good attendance, sound judgment skills, and general computer knowledge
- Proficiency in related computer applications (CADD and survey processing software)
- Physical ability to work in mountainous/forested terrain and remote areas
- Ability to travel out of town for periods of time when called upon
- A valid driver’s license and clean driving record
This role is designated as a safety sensitive position.
What Can We Offer You?
- Great benefits, including extended health & dental coverage, healthcare spending account, & RRSP matching
- Maternity leave top-up and parental leave
- Competitive salary and participation in our generous Performance Bonus Plan
- Financial assistance with relocation if applicable
- A workplace culture that is characterized by respect and inclusion for all
- Continuous support for your professional development and growth
- Employee and Family assistance program, which offers 24/7 support for all employees and their families either online or over the phone
- Genuine work-life balance within a flexible workplace
- Working and living in Northern BC and enjoying all the year-round recreation activities it has to offer
For a full review of our projects, please visit our online portfolio: httpss://www.mcelhanney.com/portfolio
About McElhanney
Our Purpose: Amaze our clients. Care for our communities. Empower our people.
#LI-SA1 #Li-junior #li-hybrid #li-onsite #li-on-siteIf this is the opportunity for you, apply now or visit www.mcelhanney.com/careers to apply online. We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
To learn more about employee experience at McElhanney, visit us on GlassdoorMcElhanney is committed to fostering a culture of diversity, equity, and inclusion which celebrates the successes that comes from a team diverse in expertise, experiences, and perspectives. We encourage and are pleased to consider all qualified candidates, welcoming all ethnicities, religions, colour, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, aboriginal status, age, or people with disabilities. Requests for accommodations can be made at any stage of the selection process.
McElhanney is aware of activities where individuals have received fraudulent job offers. Please be advised that McElhanney will not ask applicants for any form of monetary exchange at any point in the recruitment process. To learn more visit: www.mcelhanney.com/careers/fraud-warning
The disclosure of your information in accordance with this Policy and applicable law, including to third party service providers may result in your personal information being transferred outside of Canada, including to the United States. Such transferred personal information may be subject to the laws of these other countries and the laws of other countries regarding the collection, use, and disclosure of personal information may be different from the laws of Canada.
Department: Geomatics
This is a full-time position
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