Survey Crew Lead/ Senior Technologist
Top Benefits
About the role
About McElhanney
Based in Western Canada for over 110 years, McElhanney offers innovative and practical engineering, surveying, mapping, planning, landscape architecture, and environmental services. As a 100% employee-owned and operated firm, with over 1,400 staff members in 33 locations, we are proud to offer qualified staff with shareholding options in our company. At McElhanney, we work in teams to build strong connections with our staff, clients, and local communities. Our employees enjoy working here because of our varied projects, high levels of autonomy, opportunities for career development, excellent total compensation and benefits package, and collaborating with a team of great professionals.
The Opportunity:
McElhanney has an opportunity for a Survey Crew Lead/ Senior Technologist to join our team in Lloydminster, AB. Reporting to the Project Manager or Field Supervisor, within this role, you will be involved in surveying resource industry related facilities and pipelines and local construction and legal work in Lloydminster. This is a great opportunity for an individual that is looking to grow their career in Geomatics Engineering with a well-established company.
What You Can Expect
- Overtime earned at time and a half.
- Flexible work rotations suited to your needs.
- Living allowance and accommodations will be provided for out of town and Camp based projects.
- Hands on training and safety allowance for personal protective equipment.
- This role is designated as a safety sensitive position.
- Pre-employment drug and alcohol testing will be on-going and scheduled as required.
Live in Lloydminster, AB
Relocation Assistance will be provided for the right candidate:
1. Affordable cost of living: The cost of living in Lloydminster is lower compared to other Canadian cities, which means that you can enjoy a good quality of life without breaking the bank.
2. Access to nature: Situated in the heart of the Canadian prairies, with plenty of opportunities for outdoor activities such as hiking, fishing, and camping.
3. Strong economy: Lloydminster has a strong economy, with a diverse range of industries including oil and gas, agriculture, and manufacturing. This means there are plenty of job opportunities available for those who are looking to work in these fields.
4. Community spirit: Known for its strong sense of community, with many local events and festivals that bring people together. There are also many volunteer opportunities available for those who want to get involved and give back to the community.
What You’ll Be Doing:
- Take direction from Project Manager to understand the following: project objectives, allocated budgets, goals, schedules, and timeframes
- Communicate scope and schedule information to team members, set expectations, and ensure project tasks are completed on time
- Field completion of various types of surveys including oil and gas well sites and pipelines, engineering, construction, and legal surveys
- Liaise between Project Manager and client representative
- Manage information flow from field to office and prepare clear, concise and accurate field notes, records and calculations
- Ensure implementation of quality assurance, safety, and policy compliance.
What You’ll Bring:
- A high school diploma/technical diploma and 2-3 years of previous experience is required
- Physical ability to lift heavy equipment.
- Willingness to work in varied environmental conditions, including wildlife populated areas and in remote areas for extended periods and varied hours.
- Must possess and maintain a valid class 5 driver’s license with a clean driving record.
- Ability to travel out of town for up to three-week periods.
- Good written and verbal communication skills, and general computer knowledge.
- Pre-employment drug and alcohol and fitness for work testing is required.
What can We Offer You?
The salary range for this position is $32-$46 per hour. McElhanney offers fair compensation that is commensurate with the individual’s education, experience, skills, and professional qualifications. The posted base salary/wage range is representative of the required level of qualifications and experience for the position as noted in the job posting. The salary offered will be based on the experience and qualifications of the successful candidate. In addition to a competitive salary, we also offer:
A Full Range of Benefits to Keep You Healthy & Happy
- Relocation assistance or a signing bonus is available for the successful candidate based on their level of experience
- Flexible work hours to accommodate your busy lifestyle
- Maternity leave top-up and parental leave
- Great benefits, including extended health and dental coverage, healthcare spending account, and RRSP matching
- Employee & Family assistance program, which offers 24/7 support online or over the phone
- A workplace culture that is characterized by respect and inclusion for all
- Interesting and diverse project work
- Competitive salary, participation in our generous performance bonus plan, and opportunity to join an employee-owned firm with potential share ownership
- Continuous support for your growth through professional development reimbursement, mentorship programs, and opportunity to join numerous internal committees
- Opportunity to join an employee-owned firm.
For a full review of our projects, please visit our online portfolio: https://www.mcelhanney.com/portfolio
Our Commitment to Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion
At McElhanney, our unwavering commitment lies in cultivating a culture that aligns with our core values and fosters diversity, equity, and inclusion. We celebrate the collective achievements of a team rich in expertise, experiences, and perspectives, and welcome applications from individuals of diverse ethnicities, religions, backgrounds, genders, sexual orientations, gender identities, aboriginal statuses, various age groups, and those with disabilities. Requests for accommodations can be made at any stage of the selection process. If this job description resonates with you, we encourage you to apply even if you don’t meet all of the requirements outlined. We’re interested in getting to know you and explore the unique contributions you can bring to McElhanney!
If this is the opportunity for you, apply now or visit www.mcelhanney.com/careers to learn more. We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
To learn more about our recognition as Canada's Top 100 Employers (2025), visit Top Employer: McElhanney Ltd. (canadastop100.com).
Visit us on Glassdoor to learn more about our employee experience.
Our Purpose: Amaze our clients. Care for our communities. Empower our people.
McElhanney is aware of activities where individuals have received fraudulent job offers. Please be advised that McElhanney will not ask applicants for any form of monetary exchange at any point in the recruitment process. To learn more visit: www.mcelhanney.com/careers/fraud-warning. The disclosure of your information in accordance with this Policy and applicable law, including to third party service providers may result in your personal information being transferred outside of Canada, including to the United States. Such transferred personal information may be subject to the laws of these other countries and the laws of other countries regarding the collection, use, and disclosure of personal information may be different from the laws of Canada.
About McElhanney
Established in 1910, McElhanney is an employee-owned company that provides geomatics, engineering, geospatial, planning, landscape architecture, environmental services, and more. We have 30+ locations across Western Canada and a specialty satellite office in Florida (USA), to service cities, communities & parks, energy & resources, and transportation sectors. We operate locally in the communities where we live and work and share staff resources from across our company.
At McElhanney, we work closely with our clients and partners and take on their challenges like they’re our own. Our clients choose us because of our commitment to safety and quality service, because our relationships are rooted in trust, and because our capable teams have the grit and skill to tackle challenging problems.
We value hiring and keeping great people, attaining operational excellence, and delivering outstanding work to our valued clients. It’s what drives us forward every day. Our team has won over 100 project and professional awards since 2000 alone.
McElhanney is proud to be a 100% employee-owned firm, recognized as one of Canada's Best Managed Companies, one of Canada's Top 100 Employers, COR Workplace Safety certified, and ISO 9001:2015 standard certified.
Survey Crew Lead/ Senior Technologist
Top Benefits
About the role
About McElhanney
Based in Western Canada for over 110 years, McElhanney offers innovative and practical engineering, surveying, mapping, planning, landscape architecture, and environmental services. As a 100% employee-owned and operated firm, with over 1,400 staff members in 33 locations, we are proud to offer qualified staff with shareholding options in our company. At McElhanney, we work in teams to build strong connections with our staff, clients, and local communities. Our employees enjoy working here because of our varied projects, high levels of autonomy, opportunities for career development, excellent total compensation and benefits package, and collaborating with a team of great professionals.
The Opportunity:
McElhanney has an opportunity for a Survey Crew Lead/ Senior Technologist to join our team in Lloydminster, AB. Reporting to the Project Manager or Field Supervisor, within this role, you will be involved in surveying resource industry related facilities and pipelines and local construction and legal work in Lloydminster. This is a great opportunity for an individual that is looking to grow their career in Geomatics Engineering with a well-established company.
What You Can Expect
- Overtime earned at time and a half.
- Flexible work rotations suited to your needs.
- Living allowance and accommodations will be provided for out of town and Camp based projects.
- Hands on training and safety allowance for personal protective equipment.
- This role is designated as a safety sensitive position.
- Pre-employment drug and alcohol testing will be on-going and scheduled as required.
Live in Lloydminster, AB
Relocation Assistance will be provided for the right candidate:
1. Affordable cost of living: The cost of living in Lloydminster is lower compared to other Canadian cities, which means that you can enjoy a good quality of life without breaking the bank.
2. Access to nature: Situated in the heart of the Canadian prairies, with plenty of opportunities for outdoor activities such as hiking, fishing, and camping.
3. Strong economy: Lloydminster has a strong economy, with a diverse range of industries including oil and gas, agriculture, and manufacturing. This means there are plenty of job opportunities available for those who are looking to work in these fields.
4. Community spirit: Known for its strong sense of community, with many local events and festivals that bring people together. There are also many volunteer opportunities available for those who want to get involved and give back to the community.
What You’ll Be Doing:
- Take direction from Project Manager to understand the following: project objectives, allocated budgets, goals, schedules, and timeframes
- Communicate scope and schedule information to team members, set expectations, and ensure project tasks are completed on time
- Field completion of various types of surveys including oil and gas well sites and pipelines, engineering, construction, and legal surveys
- Liaise between Project Manager and client representative
- Manage information flow from field to office and prepare clear, concise and accurate field notes, records and calculations
- Ensure implementation of quality assurance, safety, and policy compliance.
What You’ll Bring:
- A high school diploma/technical diploma and 2-3 years of previous experience is required
- Physical ability to lift heavy equipment.
- Willingness to work in varied environmental conditions, including wildlife populated areas and in remote areas for extended periods and varied hours.
- Must possess and maintain a valid class 5 driver’s license with a clean driving record.
- Ability to travel out of town for up to three-week periods.
- Good written and verbal communication skills, and general computer knowledge.
- Pre-employment drug and alcohol and fitness for work testing is required.
What can We Offer You?
The salary range for this position is $32-$46 per hour. McElhanney offers fair compensation that is commensurate with the individual’s education, experience, skills, and professional qualifications. The posted base salary/wage range is representative of the required level of qualifications and experience for the position as noted in the job posting. The salary offered will be based on the experience and qualifications of the successful candidate. In addition to a competitive salary, we also offer:
A Full Range of Benefits to Keep You Healthy & Happy
- Relocation assistance or a signing bonus is available for the successful candidate based on their level of experience
- Flexible work hours to accommodate your busy lifestyle
- Maternity leave top-up and parental leave
- Great benefits, including extended health and dental coverage, healthcare spending account, and RRSP matching
- Employee & Family assistance program, which offers 24/7 support online or over the phone
- A workplace culture that is characterized by respect and inclusion for all
- Interesting and diverse project work
- Competitive salary, participation in our generous performance bonus plan, and opportunity to join an employee-owned firm with potential share ownership
- Continuous support for your growth through professional development reimbursement, mentorship programs, and opportunity to join numerous internal committees
- Opportunity to join an employee-owned firm.
For a full review of our projects, please visit our online portfolio: https://www.mcelhanney.com/portfolio
Our Commitment to Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion
At McElhanney, our unwavering commitment lies in cultivating a culture that aligns with our core values and fosters diversity, equity, and inclusion. We celebrate the collective achievements of a team rich in expertise, experiences, and perspectives, and welcome applications from individuals of diverse ethnicities, religions, backgrounds, genders, sexual orientations, gender identities, aboriginal statuses, various age groups, and those with disabilities. Requests for accommodations can be made at any stage of the selection process. If this job description resonates with you, we encourage you to apply even if you don’t meet all of the requirements outlined. We’re interested in getting to know you and explore the unique contributions you can bring to McElhanney!
If this is the opportunity for you, apply now or visit www.mcelhanney.com/careers to learn more. We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
To learn more about our recognition as Canada's Top 100 Employers (2025), visit Top Employer: McElhanney Ltd. (canadastop100.com).
Visit us on Glassdoor to learn more about our employee experience.
Our Purpose: Amaze our clients. Care for our communities. Empower our people.
McElhanney is aware of activities where individuals have received fraudulent job offers. Please be advised that McElhanney will not ask applicants for any form of monetary exchange at any point in the recruitment process. To learn more visit: www.mcelhanney.com/careers/fraud-warning. The disclosure of your information in accordance with this Policy and applicable law, including to third party service providers may result in your personal information being transferred outside of Canada, including to the United States. Such transferred personal information may be subject to the laws of these other countries and the laws of other countries regarding the collection, use, and disclosure of personal information may be different from the laws of Canada.
About McElhanney
Established in 1910, McElhanney is an employee-owned company that provides geomatics, engineering, geospatial, planning, landscape architecture, environmental services, and more. We have 30+ locations across Western Canada and a specialty satellite office in Florida (USA), to service cities, communities & parks, energy & resources, and transportation sectors. We operate locally in the communities where we live and work and share staff resources from across our company.
At McElhanney, we work closely with our clients and partners and take on their challenges like they’re our own. Our clients choose us because of our commitment to safety and quality service, because our relationships are rooted in trust, and because our capable teams have the grit and skill to tackle challenging problems.
We value hiring and keeping great people, attaining operational excellence, and delivering outstanding work to our valued clients. It’s what drives us forward every day. Our team has won over 100 project and professional awards since 2000 alone.
McElhanney is proud to be a 100% employee-owned firm, recognized as one of Canada's Best Managed Companies, one of Canada's Top 100 Employers, COR Workplace Safety certified, and ISO 9001:2015 standard certified.