Posted 9 months ago
Construction Survey Party Chief
@ Challenger Geomatics
Edmonton, Alberta
Overview
Challenger Geomatics is hiring a Construction Survey Party Chief in Edmonton for full-time field surveying work. About 70% of the work is in the Edmonton area, with travel to project sites as needed. The role leads field survey crews, delivers survey data to the office, and requires a valid Class 5 licence with a clean driver's abstract.
Responsibilities:
- Complete field surveys with the Project Manager
- Provide field notes, computations and survey data to office staff
- Operate and maintain survey equipment and company vehicles
- Ensure team tasks are completed on time
- Perform health and safety duties per company procedures
Requirements summary:
- Diploma or degree in Geomatics or related discipline
- Previous survey experience
- Willing to work out of town
- Valid Class 5 licence with clean driver's abstract
- Physically fit for outdoor work
Tools & skills
Benefits mentioned
Source and dates
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- Employer posting date
- 2026-01-27
- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-09
- Source record updated
- 2026-10-16
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Job details
| Seniority | Mid level |
| Department | Engineering |
| Manages people | Yes |
| Hours per week | 40 (estimated) |
| Schedule | day |
| Travel | air: none · ground: moderate |
| Work setting | Outdoors, Construction site, Vehicle |
| Position | On the move |
| Physical demands | physical high · computer moderate |
| Licences & certifications | Class 5, H2S, First Aid, CSTS, Wildlife Awareness |
| Driver’s licence | required |
| Background checks | driving record |
| Education | College diploma (required), Bachelor’s degree (required) |
| Fields of study | Geomatics |
| Perks mentioned | Retirement plan, Paid training |
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Challenger Geomatics
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Providing innovative survey, mapping and geomatics solutions with the highest level of quality and service.
Full company description
Challenger Geomatics Ltd. (Challenger) is a proudly employee-owned Canadian geomatics company with offices in Calgary, Edmonton, Fort McMurray, Langley, Whitehorse, and Yellowknife. Incorporated in 1984, Challenger provides innovative multi-disciplinary survey, Geomatics and engineering services to the oil and gas, construction, municipal/government, mining, utilities and land development sectors. Challenger’s corporate objective is to offer innovative and professional geomatics services. We achieve this objective by providing our clients with the academic background and hands-on expertise of our professional staff. Our team includes professional land surveyors, professional engineers, software specialists, cartographers, hydrographers, survey technicians, drafting technicians, photogrammetrists, GIS technicians and support personnel. Surveying Services: • Oilfield Surveys (Wells and Pipelines) • Oil Sands specific services • Site Surveys, Topographical Surveys, and As-Builts • Legal Surveys • Construction Surveys (Roads, Grading and Underground Utilities) • Construction Building Layout (Piles, Gridlines, and Structural) • Mining Surveys (surface and underground) • Commercial and Industrial Real Property Reports • Condominium Plans • 3D Laser Scanning (facilities, as-built, quantities, etc.) • Deformation Monitoring • Offshore and Hydrographic Surveys • Legal Surveys Relating to Land and First Nations • Control Surveys • Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) Surveys Other Professional Services: • Photogrammetry • CADD and Custom Mapping Services • Software Development to support the above services • First Nations Traditional Knowledge Studies
- LinkedIn followers
- 5,212
- People associated on LinkedIn
- 137
- Reported office locations
- 2899 Broadmoor Blvd, 110, Sherwood Park, Alberta T8H 1B5, CA
- #200 – 1200 59 Ave SE, Calgary, Alberta T2H 2M4, CA
- 30 Riedel St, Fort McMurray, Alberta T9H, CA
- 302 Jarvis Street, Whitehorse, Yukon Territory Y1A 2H2, CA
- 226 Utsingi Dr, Yellowknife, Northwest Territories X1A, CA
- 20178 96 Ave C120, Langley Twp, British Columbia V1M 0B2, CA
- Business categories
- Consulting
- Oil and Gas
- Civil Engineering
- Other recorded names
- Challenger Geomatics
- Challenger Geomatics Ltd.
- Specialties
- Oil and Gas Surveys
- Construction Surveys/Layouys
- 3D Laser Scanning
- Site surveys
- topographical surveys and as-built surveys
- Legal Surveys
- Aerial Mapping
- Offshore and Hydrographic surveys
- Mining Surveys (surface and underground)
- UAV Surveys
- Pipeline Surveys
- Aerial Mapping
- and Land Surveyor
- Profile identifies a recruitment agency
- No
- Reported total investment
- 0
Currency and observation date were not supplied; this is not a current valuation or a funding round.
Challenger Geomatics Ltd. (Challenger) is a proudly employee-owned Canadian geomatics company with offices in Calgary, Edmonton, Fort McMurray, Langley, Whitehorse, and Yellowknife. Incorporated in 1984, Challenger provides innovative multi-disciplinary survey, Geomatics and engineering services to the oil and gas, construction, municipal/government, mining, utilities and land development sectors. Challenger’s…
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Industry | Civil Engineering |
| Company size | 51-200 employees |
| Headquarters | Sherwood Park, Alberta |
| Organization type | Privately Held |
| Year founded | 1984 |
| Specialties | Oil and Gas SurveysConstruction Surveys/Layouys3D Laser ScanningSite surveystopographical surveys and as-built surveysLegal SurveysAerial MappingOffshore and Hydrographic surveysMining Surveys (surface and underground)UAV Surveys |
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 12 |
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Position: Construction Survey Party Chief
Location: Edmonton
Company Overview:
Challenger Geomatics an Inline Group Inc. company has a strong track record for recognizing and retaining talent and providing quality innovative solutions to our clients. Our team of talented professionals uses the latest technology to deliver land surveying, mapping and remote sensing services. We work hard to understand the needs of our clients and deliver exceptional service to support the successful delivery of their projects. We offer our employees competitive compensation along with health and dental benefits, RRSP matching, work-life balance initiatives, and much more. Join our team today!
Position Overview:
Challenger Geomatics has an opening for a Construction Survey Party Chief based in the Edmonton area. While most of the work will be in the Edmonton area (approximately 70%), candidates should have a willingness to travel to where the work is. You will have the chance to work on different types of projects and grow your career through participation in our training and development programs.
General Responsibilities:
- Completes field surveys and works closely with the Project Manager to ensure all client objectives are met.
- Provides necessary documentation to office staff including any field notes, computations, and other survey data.
- Communicates effectively with team members and ensures tasks are completed on time.
- Performs all health and safety duties as identified in the company’s safety procedures.
- Skilled with the use of survey equipment (GPS/GNSS Rovers, Total Stations, Locators, etc.) and ensures all company equipment and vehicles are properly operated and maintained.
Required Qualifications
- Diploma or Degree in Geomatics or related discipline as well as previous survey experience.
- Must be flexible and willing to work out of town.
- Valid Class 5 driver’s license with clean driver’s abstract
- Physical fitness - party chief's work outside in tough conditions, often carrying equipment long distances.
Desired Qualifications
- Experience in the construction surveying
- Line Locating experience
- Advanced Pilot (an asset)
- 3D Scanner experience (an asset)
- Valid Safety Certificates (i.e. H2S, First Aid, CSTS, Wildlife Awareness)
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