Survey Assistant, Student

What the position entails: Does the opportunity to work with a company that supports employee wellness, and puts safety on a pedestal interest you? Does the idea of adventure and learning new things excite you? Does the opportunity to travel and work on projects outside in the field motivate you? If you answered yes to these questions – you have come to the right place! No experience is necessary! As our Survey Assistant Student, you are passionate about spending time outside in the field. We are looking for a student who is excited about the opportunity to learn alongside experienced mentors. Ideally, you are highly collaborative, with strong communication skills and an infectious positivity that positively affects team members around you. We’ll be real with you—our ideal scenario is when we have students that come back term after term, eventually landing a full-time role after they graduate! What you will do: Assist in the field on survey projects. Holding measuring rods or targets . Setting up and tearing down of survey equipment . Carrying survey equipment and stakes over long distances. Help locate and mark property boundaries and other survey points. Maintain, clean, monitor and report the condition of equipment and vehicles. Prepare files, maps and data for survey projects. Assist with records management, data loading and quality assurance. Review historical surveying records and archive them according to classification standards. Adhere to the safety requirements of the client, OH&S and the GeoVerra Safety program. Participate in Emergency Response Planning, Hazard Assessment, Job Safety Analysis development, daily tailgate meetings and complies with all safety activities identified. Assist with the use of GNSS receivers for RTK, RTN static measurements and total stations. What you will bring: Currently enrolled in a degree/diploma program related to Geomatics, Surveying, Geography or Civil Engineering. Ability and willingness to travel regularly for the client, project, and GeoVerra requirements. Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to collaborate and work as part of a team. An understanding of survey methodologies is considered an asset. Previous experience working in the great outdoors is considered an asset. A valid non-restricted driver’s license and a clean driver’s abstract. Successful completion of pre-employment drug and alcohol screening as per the limits provided in the Canadian Model for Providing a Safe Workplace Clear criminal background check. Job conditions Out-of-town work (possible shift work) and frequent travel required. Ability to carry, lift and push up to 50lbs on a regular basis. Ability to work outside in all weather conditions. What we offer Competitive compensation. Tools and services to support your mental wellness. Work-life balance. Growth and advancement opportunities. Continuing education and professional development. Use of leading-edge technology and equipment. Diverse projects and a fast-paced working environment. Disclosure We use AI tools only to assist our team in summarizing candidate qualifications and experience. AI is not used to screen, filter, or make hiring decisions. All applications are reviewed by our recruitment team. This posting represents a current vacancy, not a future opportunity. Disclaimer The preceding job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. Our Commitment As an equal opportunity employer, GeoVerra is dedicated to providing a fair and equitable recruitment and selection process. We welcome and encourage applications from all qualified individuals, irrespective of abilities and background. We also recognize that the hiring process should be accessible to everyone. If you require any accommodations at any stage of the recruitment process, please don’t hesitate to reach out to a member of our talent attraction team at [email protected]. This includes any support you may need during virtual interviews or throughout the hiring journey. All accommodation requests will be handled with confidentiality and respect.

Assist with field survey projects by setting up equipment, marking property boundaries, and carrying gear over long distances. Support data management by preparing files, maps, and archiving historical surveying records.

Must be currently enrolled in a degree or diploma program related to Geomatics, Surveying, Geography, or Civil Engineering. Requires a valid driver's license, ability to lift 50lbs, and willingness to travel and work outdoors in all weather conditions.

• Mental Wellness Support • Work-life Balance • Growth And Advancement Opportunities • Continuing Education • Professional Development

• Assurance qualitéSouhaitée
• CollaborationSouhaitée
• Communication SkillsSouhaitée
• MappingSouhaitée

Relevées dans la description du poste. Confirmez les exigences importantes ci-dessus.

• Surveying
• Geomatics
• GNSS Receivers
• RTK
• RTN Static Measurements
• Total Stations
• Data Loading
• Quality Assurance
• Records Management
• Hazard Assessment
• Job Safety Analysis
• Communication Skills
• Collaboration
• Field Work
• Mapping
• Boundary Marking

• Engineering
• Construction
• Science & Research
• Trades
• Environmental & Sustainability

Formation minimale

Baccalauréat

Expérience minimale

0+ ans

Postuler avant le

28 févr. 2027

Langue de l’offre

anglais

Heures de travail

40 heures par semaine

Niveau d’expérience

Internship