The Infrastructure Delivery Branch is seeking candidates open to challenging opportunities that display vast surveying and leadership experience. In this role, you will be responsible for working on a field survey crew and helping to plan and coordinate surveys in an efficient and effective manner in accordance with established legislation, procedures and accuracy standards. Your success will be measured by your ability to achieve timely results in the context of a respectful, inclusive and service-minded style.

With a focus on the City of Edmonton’s Cultural Commitments to Safe, Helpful, Accountable, Integrated and Excellent, you will:

• Operate various survey instruments in a responsible and timely manner
• Upload, download and process survey information using survey software
• Perform topographic and construction surveys using GPS and conventional survey tools
• Perform survey calculations utilizing calculators and survey software
• Load the survey van with supplies to perform daily assigned tasks
• Plan, organize and coordinate playground construction layout, large scale landscaping, encroachments, topographical, construction return and miscellaneous surveys
• Assist in performing construction layout surveys, preliminary design surveys, control surveys, as-built surveys, topographical surveys and other miscellaneous surveys
• Consult with Survey Technicians, Engineers, Designers, Consultants and Survey Supervisors to establish project deliverables
• On a daily basis, ensure all material is restocked and equipment is accounted for and maintained
• Maintain a variety of survey timekeeping reports, records and digital survey files
• Perform other related duties as required

• Completion of Grade 12 or equivalent or higher and some post-secondary education in basic and advanced survey calculations
• Minimum 3 years of relevant surveying experience, including running a total station, GPS and levels
• Thorough understanding of survey principles and techniques
• Knowledge of and skilled in the basic operation of survey equipment; familiarity with MicroSurvey software, AutoCAD software and Google Workspace is an asset
• Excellent written and verbal communication, interpersonal and problem-solving skills
• Time management skills, including the ability to plan and coordinate surveys in an efficient and effective manner
• Ability to perform field survey activities in various weather and environmental conditions, including walking long distances (10-15 kilometers), digging with a pick or shovel and pounding stakes
• Compliance with the City of Edmonton's safety standards for Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) is a requirement for this position
• Valid Alberta Class 5 driver's licence (or provincial equivalent). Successful candidates may be required to arrange their own transportation to be reimbursed in accordance with the City of Edmonton policy. This may require business auto insurance
• Demonstrate alignment with the Cultural Commitments of Safe, Helpful, Accountable, Integrated and Excellent, fostering an environment for others to do the same. For more information on the City’s Cultural Commitments, please visit edmonton.ca/our-culture
• Demonstrate the foundational competencies, key behaviours and attributes of the City’s six leadership competencies: Courage, Inclusivity, Values-Based Influencer, Collaborative Networker, Systems Thinker and Creative Innovator. For more information on the City’s leadership competencies, please visit edmonton.ca/our-culture
• Applicants may be tested

The City of Edmonton is committed to inclusive, respectful and equitable workplaces that represent the communities we serve. We continuously improve our systems, policies and practices to remove barriers and ensure our employees, in all their diversity, can succeed. We value applicants with a diverse range of skills, experiences and competencies, and encourage you to apply. To learn more, see the Art of Inclusion: Our Diversity and Inclusion Framework here: https://bit.ly/3hd2d95

The City of Edmonton strives to provide reasonable access and accommodations throughout the application and selection process. If you would like to request an accommodation at any stage of the process, please contact Employment@edmonton.ca.

Up to 9 temporary full-time positions for up to 10 months

Successful candidates may be eligible for recall in the 2024 season

Hours of Work: 33.75 hours per week during the off-peak season, peak season hours will alternate to a 40-hour work week

The weekly hours of work for this position are currently under review and may change at a future time. Any changes will be made in accordance with the City of Edmonton/Civic Service Union 52 collective agreement and the incumbent will be notified in advance.

Salary (33.75 hours): $29.385 - $36.808 (Hourly)

Salary (40 hours): $27.765 - $34.784 (Hourly)

Talent Acquisition Consultant: NC/SG