Posted 16 months ago
Powerline Surveyor Party Chief
@ Challenger Geomatics
Edmonton, Alberta
Overview
Challenger Geomatics, an Inline Group company, is hiring a Powerline Surveying Party Chief based in Edmonton to lead field data collection on utilities projects across central and northern Alberta. The role works with project managers, requires willingness to work out of town, and is full time, usually Monday to Friday with weekends off. The posting lists health and dental benefits and RRSP matching.
Responsibilities:
- Complete powerline surveys with the project manager
- Provide field notes, computations and survey data
- Perform powerline profiling with GPS and distometer
- Ensure equipment and vehicles are operated and maintained
Requirements summary:
- Powerline survey experience, ATCO Electric or FortisAlberta an asset
- Diploma or degree in Geomatics or related discipline
- Valid Class 5 licence with clean driver's abstract
- Flexible and willing to work out of town
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Source and dates
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- Employer posting date
- 2025-07-31
- 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, Client sites, Vehicle |
| Position | On the move |
| Physical demands | physical high · computer moderate |
| Languages | English |
| Licences & certifications | Class 5 |
| Driver’s licence | required |
| Background checks | driving record |
| Education | College diploma (required) |
| Fields of study | Geomatics |
| Perks mentioned | Retirement plan |
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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
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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 | 9 |
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Position: Powerline Surveying Party Chief
Location: Central and Northern Alberta – (Office in Edmonton, Alberta)
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 Powerline Party Chief based out of our Edmonton office with the ability and willingness to work in and out of town. The Powerline Party Chief collects data in the field and works with our experienced project managers on projects in the utilities sector. Candidates will typically work M-F with weekends off, however; there may be times of higher workloads where weekend work may be necessary.
General Responsibilities:
- Completes powerline 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, Locators, etc.) and ensures all company equipment and vehicles are properly operated and maintained.
- Understand legal boundary evidence assessment and calculations.
- Perform powerline profiling with GPS and distometer.
Required Qualifications
- Powerline survey experience. Experience with ATCO Electric and FortisAlberta workflows is an asset.
- Diploma or Degree in Geomatics or related discipline.
- 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 other survey sectors beyond utilities.
- Advanced Pilot (an asset)
- Line Locating experience
- 3D Scanner experience (an asset)
- Valid Safety Certificates (i.e. H2S, First Aid, CSTS, Wildlife Awareness)
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