Posted 2 months ago
Underground Line Locator
@ Challenger Geomatics
Edmonton, Alberta
Overview
Challenger Geomatics is hiring a full-time Underground Line Locator in Edmonton, Alberta, with willingness to work out of town when needed. The role locates underground lines using line locating equipment and ground penetrating radar, with field documentation and close coordination with the project manager. The posting requires over 3 years of line locating experience, a Class 5 driver's licence with a clean abstract, and physical fitness for outdoor field work.
Responsibilities:
- Complete underground line locates with locating equipment and GPR
- Work with the Project Manager to meet client objectives
- Provide field notes and documentation to office staff
- Communicate with the team and complete tasks on time
- Perform health and safety duties per company procedures
Requirements summary:
- Over 3 years of underground line locating experience
- Willing to work out of town when needed
- Valid Class 5 driver's licence with clean abstract
- Physically fit for outdoor work carrying equipment
- Assets: survey skills, energy or construction experience, advanced pilot, 3D scanner experience
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- Employer posting date
- 2026-09-14
- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-09
- Source record updated
- 2026-10-16
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Job details
| Seniority | Mid level |
| Experience | 3+ years |
| Hours per week | 40 (estimated) |
| Travel | ground: moderate |
| Work setting | Outdoors, Client sites, Vehicle |
| Position | Sitting and standing |
| Physical demands | physical high · computer low |
| Languages | English |
| Licences & certifications | H2S, First Aid, CSTS, Wildlife Awareness |
| Driver’s licence | required |
| Background checks | driving record |
| 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
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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 | 12 |
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Position: Underground Line Locator
Location: Edmonton, Alberta
Company Overview:
Challenger Geomatics, an Inline Group Inc company, is a land surveying firm with 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 openings for Line Locator based in Edmonton, Alberta with the ability and willingness to work out of town when needed.
Candidates should have a willingness to travel to where the work is (if necessary). You will have the chance to work on different types of projects and grow your career through participation in our training and development programs. Challenger has many ongoing projects in the major hubs and out of town.
General Responsibilities:
- Completes underground line locates using line locating equipment and Ground Penetrating Radar.
- Works closely with the Project Manager to ensure all client objectives are met.
- Provides necessary documentation to office staff including any field notes.
- 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.
Required Qualifications
- >3 years of underground line locating 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 energy sector or construction.
- Survey skills or desire to learn surveying (an asset)
- Advanced Pilot (an asset)
- 3D Scanner experience (an asset)
- Valid Safety Certificates (i.e. H2S, First Aid, CSTS, Wildlife Awareness)
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