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Technologist, geomatics - land surveying

Great West Resources Ltd.

Bragg Creek, AB

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Job Details:

$490.00 - $550.00 / day
Temporary
Experienced

Overview
  • Work Term: Seasonal
  • Work Language: English
  • Hours: 70 to 84 hours per week
  • Education: College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 1 year to 2 years
  • Experience: 5 years or more
  • Surveying technology/surveying
  • Geographic information science and cartography
  • Work site environment
  • Outdoors
  • Work setting
  • Rural area
  • Various locations
  • Remote location
  • Camp
  • Tasks
  • Operate survey instruments and devices
  • Participate in field surveys
  • Keep survey information in systematic order
  • Assist in the calculation, analysis and computation of measurements obtained during field surveys
  • Assist in the preparation of detailed drawings, charts and plans
  • Keep records, measurements and other survey information in systematic order
  • Analyze latitude, longitude and angles and compute trigonometric and other calculations to plot features, contours and areas to a specific scale
  • Conduct field surveys and operate survey instruments and computer equipment to measure distance, angles, elevations and contours
  • Determine precise geographic locations using global positioning systems (GPS) equipment
  • Prepare detailed drawings, charts and plans and survey notes and reports
  • Record measurements and other information obtained during field survey activities
  • Supervise and co-ordinate field survey activities
  • Provide clients with information
  • Supervision
  • 5-10 people
  • Working groups
  • Computer and technology knowledge
  • Geographic Information System (GIS)
  • Operate GPS (Global Positioning System) and other navigation equipment
  • AutoCAD
  • MS Access
  • MS Excel
  • MS Outlook
  • MS PowerPoint
  • MS Windows
  • MS Word
  • Networking software
  • Mapping and data visualization software
  • Technical experience
  • Seismic surveying
  • Mapping and surveying
  • Geophysics specialization
  • 3D seismic
  • Transportation/travel information
  • Own vehicle
  • Vehicle supplied by employer
  • Valid driver's licence
  • Willing to travel
  • Willing to travel regularly
  • Public transportation is not available
  • Work conditions and physical capabilities
  • Fast-paced environment
  • Work under pressure
  • Tight deadlines
  • Manual dexterity
  • Attention to detail
  • Hand-eye co-ordination
  • Ability to distinguish between colours
  • Combination of sitting, standing, walking
  • Walking
  • Bending, crouching, kneeling
  • Large workload
  • Own tools/equipment
  • Computer
  • Cellular phone
  • Personal suitability
  • Accurate
  • Client focus
  • Dependability
  • Efficient interpersonal skills
  • Excellent oral communication
  • Excellent written communication
  • Judgement
  • Organized
  • Reliability
  • Team player
  • Screening questions
  • Do you have experience working in this field?
  • Do you have the required certifications listed in the job posting?
  • Do you meet the language requirements listed in the job posting for the position (English or French)?
  • Employment terms options
  • Day
  • Workplace information
  • On the road job

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