What the position entails:
Does the opportunity to work with a company that supports employee wellness, and
puts safety on a pedestal interest you? Does the idea of adventure and learning
new things excite you? Does the opportunity to travel and work on projects
outside in the field motivate you?
If you answered yes to these questions – you have come to the right place!
No experience is necessary! As our Survey Assistant Student, you are passionate
about spending time outside in the field. We are looking for a student who is
excited about the opportunity to learn alongside experienced mentors. Ideally,
you are highly collaborative, with strong communication skills and an infectious
positivity that positively affects team members around you.
This is a temporary, full time student position starting in May 2025. Please let
us know in your questionnaire which GeoVerra region(s) you are open to working
from!
We’ll be real with you—our ideal scenario is when we have students that come
back term after term, eventually landing a full-time role after they graduate!
What you will do:
- Assist in the field on survey projects.
- Holding measuring rods or targets .
- Setting up and tearing down of survey equipment .
- Carrying survey equipment and stakes over long distances.
- Help locate and mark property boundaries and other survey points.
- Maintain, clean, monitor and report the condition of equipment and vehicles.
- Prepare files, maps and data for survey projects.
- Assist with records management, data loading and quality assurance.
- Review historical surveying records and archive them according to
classification standards.
- Adhere to the safety requirements of the client, OH&S and the GeoVerra Safety
program.
- Participate in Emergency Response Planning, Hazard Assessment, Job Safety
Analysis development, daily tailgate meetings and complies with all safety
activities identified.
- Assist with the use of GNSS receivers for RTK, RTN static measurements and
total stations.
What you will bring:
- Currently enrolled in a degree/diploma program related to Geomatics,
Surveying, Geography or Civil Engineering.
- Ability and willingness to travel regularly for the client, project, and
GeoVerra requirements.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to collaborate
and work as part of a team.
- An understanding of survey methodologies is considered an asset.
- Previous experience working in the great outdoors is considered an asset.
- A valid non-restricted driver’s license and a clean driver’s abstract.
- Successful completion of pre-employment drug and alcohol screening as per the
limits provided in the Canadian Model for Providing a Safe Workplace
- Clear criminal background check.
Job conditions
- Out-of-town work (possible shift work) and frequent travel required.
- Ability to carry, lift and push up to 50lbs on a regular basis.
- Ability to work outside in all weather conditions.
What we offer
- Competitive compensation.
- Award-winning safety program.
- Tools and services to support your mental wellness.
- Work-life balance.
- Growth and advancement opportunities.
- Continuing education and professional development.
- Use of leading-edge technology and equipment.
- Diverse projects and a fast-paced working environment.
As an equal opportunity employer, GeoVerra is dedicated to providing a fair and
equitable recruitment and selection process. We welcome and encourage
applications from all qualified individuals, irrespective of abilities and
background.
We also recognize that the hiring process should be accessible to everyone. If
you require any accommodations at any stage of the recruitment process, please
don’t hesitate to reach out to a member of our talent attraction team at
careers@geoverra.com. This includes any support you may need during virtual
interviews or throughout the hiring journey.
All accommodation requests will be handled with confidentiality and respect.
