Geomatics Technician, Grande Prairie

Come Grow with Us!

Established in 1949, Midwest is an employee-owned professional land surveying firm providing geomatics deliverables designed for municipal, construction, oil, gas 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 an experienced Geomatics Technician to join our team in Grande Prairie. We welcome applicants who live near, or are able to work from, any of our locations across Western Canada. Explore Midwest for a map of our offices.

Summary Of Responsibilities Working under the direct supervision of the Grande Prairie Office Manager, your responsibilities will include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Work closely with our team on setting up jobs, processing field data, monitoring job progress, as well as survey plan checking and computations.
• Liaise closely with project management to effectively provide clients with excellent service.
• Perform other related duties as assigned by the Project Manager, Land Surveyor, or Office Manager.
• Follow all Midwest health and safety protocols and is committed to ongoing learning in this area.

What You Offer Preference will be given to candidates who hold a degree or diploma in Geomatics and/or Survey Technology from a recognized technical school. Equivalent combinations of education and experience may be considered.

The Successful Candidate Will Have

• 5+ years of experience as a Geomatics Technician, or related position, within the upstream oil and gas industry.
• Demonstrated working knowledge of private and Crown land oil & gas surveys.
• Understanding of survey methodologies, land surveying acts, and regulations as they apply to the practice of Land Surveying.
• A working knowledge of how GPS and total stations are used in the collection of survey data.
• Proficient in the use of survey software, including MicroSurvey.
• Proficient in the use of Microsoft applications, such as word and excel.
• As an asset, a degree or diploma in Geomatics from a recognized technical school.
• As an asset, but not required, experience with processing LiDAR and 3D Terrestrial Scan data.
• As an asset, but not required, experience with grade plan design and checking.

What We Offer

• Employer paid benefits package includes a flexible health spending account, extended health coverage, prescription coverage, emergency travel, life insurance, wellness fund, personal/sick days, and Employee Assistance Program.
• Employee Education Assistance Program supports a culture of continuous learning, professional development, and opportunities for career advancement.
• Generous vacation policy.
• Employee recognition program.
• Ample free parking with convenient access to city transportation.
• Compassionate employer who welcomes you to bring your whole self to work.
• Outstanding work environment that focuses on teamwork and collaboration.

Key Competencies And Behavioral Attributes

• Good communication skills and a strong sense of professionalism when interacting with crews, drafting staff, Land Surveyors, and clients.
• Excellent mathematical and computer operating skills.
• Exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail with the ability to prioritize multiple responsibilities and projects.
• Demonstrates accuracy, neatness, and professionalism in the development of survey products.

If you are looking to further your career and think we are the right organization for you, we want to hear from you! For more information about Midwest careers and services, visit our website at http://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.