Posted 24 months ago
Grades Person - Field Technologist
@ Sureway Construction Group
Edmonton, Alberta
Overview
Sureway Construction Group is hiring a temporary, seasonal Field Technologist in the Gibbons area, Alberta, for topographical and construction surveying on civil, utility, mining and aggregate projects. The role involves grade checking, construction layout, as-built surveys and earthwork quantities using Civil 3D. The posting states a 6-and-1 schedule of 10+ hours per day with overtime after 8 hours a day or 44 hours a week, plus benefits, RRSP/TFSA matching and a $45/day travel allowance.
Responsibilities:
- Conduct construction survey layout for major and minor projects
- Complete topographical surveys for as-builts and quantities
- Prepare as-built drawings and calculate earthwork quantities in Civil 3D
- Check road and site grades with manual and laser methods
- Maintain survey gear, company truck and equipment
Requirements summary:
- Enrolled in a civil engineering program at a post-secondary institute
- Working knowledge of MS Excel, MS Word, AutoCAD, Civil 3D
- Trimble TSC3/TSC7 experience
- Effective oral and written communication
- Ability to work in a team and independently
Tools & skills
Source and dates
Employer career site / ATS feed · icims
- Employer posting date
- 2024-11-05
- First seen by our source
- 2026-11-05
- Source record updated
- 2026-11-05
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Job details
| Seniority | Entry level |
| Department | Engineering |
| Schedule | day, overtime, weekends |
| Seasonal | Yes |
| Travel | air: none · ground: moderate |
| Work setting | Outdoors, Construction site |
| Position | Sitting and standing |
| Physical demands | physical high · computer moderate |
| Languages | English |
| Education | College diploma (preferred) |
| Fields of study | Civil engineering |
| Perks mentioned | Retirement plan, Home office allowance |
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Sureway Construction Group
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As one of Alberta’s largest corporations as ranked (#110) in the most recent issue of Alberta Venture Magazine, we bring over 40 years of Alberta experience, diversity, financial strength, a strong project management and estimating team and one of the largest construction equipment fleets available in Alberta. As a civil general contractor, today Sureway has the capabilities to execute both small and large Greenfield & Brownfield capital and sustaining projects utilizing either a unit price, time & materials, negotiated, LS or EPC commercial strategy. Sureway, established in 1973 by founder and President, Dennis O’Rourke, is one of Alberta’s largest privately owned civil construction general contractors, and currently operates as Sureway Construction Management Ltd., IGL Canada Ltd., Sureway Industrial Inc., Sureway Trucking Inc., Sil Industrial Minerals and Yellowhead Aggregates. With its financial backing, a worldwide network of material suppliers and Alberta construction experience, Sureway has expertise and operational knowledge, over 500 pieces of heavy equipment, and experienced management, supervisory, safety and environmental teams. Sureway is involved with design, construction and management of $400 M in civil projects annually, specifically urban land , highways & interchanges, and Greenfield and Brownfield industrial plant site development, roads, utilities & offsites, and has a reputation of delivering projects on time and on budget.
- LinkedIn followers
- 10,738
- People associated on LinkedIn
- 367
- Reported office locations
- 9175 - 14 Street, Edmonton, Alberta T6P 0C9, CA
- 180 Taiganova crescent, Fort McMurray, Alberta T9K 0T4, CA
- Business categories
- Construction
- Infrastructure
- Mining
- Project Management
- Construction, repair and maintenance
- Other recorded names
- Sureway Construction Group
- Sureway Construction Group Ltd.
- Specialties
- General contractor - Heavy Civil
- Urban Land
- Infrastructure & Industrial Market Sectors) Core Specialities include: Earthworks
- Roads
- Highways
- and Underground utilities and offsites
- 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.
As one of Alberta’s largest corporations as ranked (#110) in the most recent issue of Alberta Venture Magazine, we bring over 40 years of Alberta experience, diversity, financial strength, a strong project management and estimating team and one of the largest construction equipment fleets available in Alberta. As a civil general contractor, today Sureway has the capabilities to execute both small and large…
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Industry | Construction |
| Company size | 501-1,000 employees |
| Headquarters | Edmonton, Alberta |
| Organization type | Privately Held |
| Year founded | 1973 |
| Specialties | General contractor - Heavy CivilUrban LandInfrastructure & Industrial Market Sectors) Core Specialities include: EarthworksRoadsHighwaysand Underground utilities and offsites |
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 29 |
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Overview
Grades - Field Technologist
Sureway Construction is one of Alberta’s largest heavy construction contractors, involved in; civil earthworks and grading, utilities and offsite, mine operation and aggregate extraction.
Job Type: Full Time, Seasonal
Schedule: 10+ hours per day, 6 & 1, OT after 8hr/day or 44hr/week
Perks: Benefits, RRSP/TFSA Matching
Travel: Additional Allowance $45/day traveled
Location: Gibbons area. No direct access to public transportation.
Essential: Hard-working, reliable, flexible with schedule, ability to work in physically demanding conditions
Gradesperson overview:
- Check the grade of roadways and construction sites using manual and laser methods.
- Promote, execute and adhere to the company’s safety program, and encourage all employees, subcontractors and consultants to adopt safety as a culture.
- This is a general responsibilities list and does not include all responsibilities required of the position.
Survey/Field Technologist overview:
Reporting to the Superintendent, the job of the Survey/Field Technologist is to conduct topographical and construction surveys. Providing accurate survey data for Quantities, engineering, mapmaking, land evaluation, construction and other purposes.
- Conduct construction survey layout with major and minor construction projects including subdivisions, aggregate pits, mining and roadways.
- Completing topographical surveys for as-builts and quantities.
- Assist in preparation of as-built drawings and calculating earthwork quantities using Civil 3D.
- Provide proper care and maintenance of survey gear, company truck and other equipment.
- Machine Control.
- Planning, directing and conducting construction surveys. Establishing and marking work limits. Must ensure a solid understanding of, and comply with the principles of the company’s Code of Ethics. Must examine situations in light of the principles of the company’s Code of Ethics.
- Participate as a vital team member, and contribute towards the success of the organization, which may involve the provision of other technical and administrative support, as required.
- Promote, execute and adhere to the company’s safety program, and encourage all employees, subcontractors and consultants to adopt safety as a culture.
- This is a general responsibilities list and does not include all responsibilities required of the position.
Qualifications:
- Enrolled in a Civil Engineering program at a post-secondary institute.
- Working knowledge of construction equipment and techniques, drawings and specifications, building materials, and required standards applicable to discipline.
- Must have a good working knowledge of MS Excel, MS Word, AutoCAD, Civil 3D and Trimble tsc3/tsc7.
- Effective and professional oral and written communication skills.
- Ability to work in a team environment, as well as, being an independent self-starter.
- Must display and promote a continuous regard to safety.
Sureway Construction Group is an equal opportunity employer. We would like to thank all applicants for submitting their resume; however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
Wage Disclaimer: Wage estimates shown on third-party job boards are general estimates only and do not reflect the actual compensation for this position. Actual wages are determined by the company and discussed during the hiring process.
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