Oilfield Survey Party Chief

Edmonton, AB
On-site
Posted Oct 10, 2026
1 position

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Employment type: Full-time
Experience level: Mid-level · 2+ years
Minimum education: Professional degree
Posting language: English
Working hours: 40 hours per week

Job summary

Lead survey crews for wellsites, pipelines, and construction projects across Western Canada. Mentor survey assistants while maintaining accurate field records and adhering to safety protocols.

Job details

Connexa Group (formerly CORE Geomatics) is a multi-service firm offering integrated geomatics, environmental and land use planning services. We believe the most valuable asset an organization has is its people. Our team members are dynamic, energetic, entrepreneurial and creative, but most importantly, they are the company. We lead the industry by adopting new technology and finding creative solutions that improve efficiency and allow for a flexible work environment. Whether your career with Connexa is in the field or the office, you'll find we adapt to the ever-changing workplace. We're looking for an Oilfield Survey Party Chief based in Edmonton or northern Alberta to lead one of our energy survey crews. Ideally, you have oilfield survey experience and want to grow and learn with an innovative, forward-thinking company. The Work: Lead surveys of wellsites, pipeline rights-of-way, pipeline integrity and construction projects across Western Canada Mentor and guide survey assistants on your crew Keep clear, accurate field notes, records and calculations Follow safety protocols and set the standard for your crew Work outdoors in all seasons and weather, including remote locations Travel for field rotations of up to 21 days What you bring to the table: A geomatics diploma or degree from a technical college Experience leading an oilfield survey crew Experience with legal surveys in the Alberta Township System Experience on industrial construction sites and in remote bush conditions Drone experience is an asset Strong written and verbal communication skills We hire people who live our values every day: Relationship Builder: you build trust with clients and coworkers, and you're comfortable working directly with clients Team Player: you put the team first, help where it's needed and follow through Growth Oriented: you're always learning and looking to build your skills Creative Problem Solver: you look for better ways to get the job done Why Connexa? We're a team that looks out for each other, builds lasting relationships with our clients and is always looking for a better way to do things. Here's what you can expect when you join us: A commitment to investing in your future, with real opportunities for career progression as you grow with Connexa Hands-on mentorship and one-on-one training with experienced colleagues across the field and office Health and benefits package Flexible health spending account Life insurance and travel health coverage Professional dues covered, where applicable Paid safety training relevant to your role (e.g., First Aid, H2S, ATV) If you feel this is the right challenge for you and you meet these qualifications, please respond to this ad with your resume and cover letter in Word or PDF format. We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

What you’ll do

Lead survey crews for wellsites, pipelines, and construction projects across Western Canada. Mentor survey assistants while maintaining accurate field records and adhering to safety protocols.

Requirements

Requires a geomatics diploma or degree and experience leading oilfield survey crews. Candidates must be proficient in the Alberta Township System and capable of working in remote industrial conditions.