Construction Surveyor

Construction Surveyor for our Transportation & Infrastructure Team, located at our Edson office.

This position will require travel throughout Northwestern Alberta and may result in periods of time away from the assigned office. It is preferred that you reside in the local area, however suitable candidates living within Northwest Alberta will be considered. Relocation will also be provided for top candidates.

Why choose WSP?

• We value and are committed to upholding a culture of inclusion and belonging.
• Our Flexible Work Policy - we recognize the importance of balance in our lives and encourage you to prioritize the balance in yours.
• A Canadian success story - we're proud to wear the red and white of this beautiful country and show the world what Canada has to offer.
• Enhance the world around you - from the environment to the highways, to the buildings and the terrain, WSP is the fabric of Canada.
• Outstanding career opportunities - we're growing and pushing ourselves every day to be greater than yesterday.
• A phenomenal collaborative culture and a workforce filled with genuinely good people who are doing humbly important work.

We offer attractive pay, flexible work options, a great corporate culture, comprehensive and employee-focused benefits including virtual healthcare and a wellness platform as well as great savings programs, and a clear vision for the future.

What you can expect to do here :

• Perform various construction surveys for transportation and infrastructure engineering projects.
• Duties include topographical data pickup, construction layout, quantity pickup and calculations, processing surveys via computer software.
• Manage multiple projects and work independently with minimal supervision.
• Familiar with using survey instruments and equipment including Trimble GPS, Total Stations, and levels.
• Must be willing to travel, work out-of-town and work overtime / weekends.

What you'll bring to WSP :

• Graduate from a survey program, Civil Engineering, or Geomatics discipline preferred but not mandatory. Equivalent related ability / experience will be considered.
• A minimum of 3 years of related experience.
• Knowledge of the principles, techniques, and practices of construction surveying.
• Solid understanding of Coordinate Geometry is required.
• Experience with construction surveys required for the layout of rural roads and municipal infrastructure is an asset.
• Experience with Civil 3D and AutoCAD is an asset.
• A strong work ethic, and good communication skills with the desire to excel and to achieve with a willingness to learn, and a motivated team player.
• A valid Class 5 driver's license.

WSP is one of the world's leading professional services firms. Our purpose is to future proof our cities and environments.

We have over 65,000 team members across the globe. In Canada, our 12,000+ people are involved in everything from environmental remediation to urban planning, from engineering iconic buildings to designing sustainable transportation networks.

At WSP :

• We value our people and our reputation.
• We are locally dedicated with international scale.
• We are future focused and challenge the status quo.
• We foster collaboration in everything we do.
• We have an empowering culture and hold ourselves accountable.

Please Note :

Health and Safety is a core paramount value of WSP. Given the importance of keeping one another safe it is expected that you comply with our Health, Safety & Environment (HSE) policy at all times as well as client HSE policies when working at client locations.

Offers of employment for safety-sensitive positions involving fieldwork are contingent upon candidates being able to perform key physical tasks of the job as described in the job posting and interview. This may include the ability to work in a variety of environmental conditions, such as remote or isolated areas, working alone, and in inclement weather (within safe and reasonable limits).

WSP welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.

WSP is committed to the principles of employment equity. Only the candidates selected will be contacted.