Utility Surveyor/Locator - Move to Canada!

GeoScan Subsurface Surveys are currently looking for skilled and motivated individuals to fill the position(s) of Junior & Senior Utility Surveyor(s). The position can be within in our Vancouver, British Columbia, Victoria, British Columbia or Toronto, Ontario office(s) and we are willing to sponsor the right candidate for work visas if successful. We have relocated people from the UK to Canada successfully in the past and can provide references. This is an excellent opportunity to start a new life in a beautiful country. If you're the kind of person who'd rather be moving from place to place than sitting behind a desk and you crave variety in your work, this might be the job for you. This is an excellent opportunity to continue your career in Canada. You will never face the exact same set of challenges twice in this role that can be both mentally and physically fulfilling. GeoScan Subsurface Surveys is the largest and most experienced provider of Ground Penetrating (GPR) services in Western Canada and is rapidly growing company based in the Vancouver area. Our services include Ground Penetrating Radar (GPR) Surveys, Non-Destructive Testing, Xradar Concrete Scanning, Utility Locating, Subsurface Utility Engineering and Shallow Geophysical Surveys. The GeoScan team is a dynamic & diverse group of people with a great company culture. We like to reward energetic, hard workers who make the long-term commitment to working for us. We offer health and dental benefits after 6 months. We are a rapidly growing company based in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. We also have offices in Victoria, BC and Toronto, ON. We provide exceptional training and opportunities for advancement - 80% of our managers got promoted from Trainees. As the construction industry continues to grow, there will only be more opportunities available to talented professionals such as our Technicians. Candidates should have relevant industry experience including the following; Ground Penetrating Radar (high and low frequency), Radio Detection, electromagnetics, drainage surveys, topographical survey techniques and equipment, GPS location and positioning, office survey data processing, GPR data post processing and 2D/3D AutoCAD. Minimum Requirements; * Minimum 1 years experience * Valid, clean, driving license * Higher Education in a related subject or related work experience * Fundamental knowledge of the principles and practices of utility surveying * Understand scopes of work and project requirements * Ideally have working knowledge of current CAD programs * Possess an understanding of common industry practices and standards, i.e S.U.E * Ability to work in all weather conditions and out of hours, from time to time * Detailed knowledge of modern survey methods and survey devices, Total stations, GPS and data collectors * Knowledge of GPR, radio detection equipment and their use * Ability to perform detailed field and office surveying work * The use of post processing software and AutoCAD Main Tasks & Accountabilities: * Provide completed utility survey reports to the highest quality, in line with the company and industry standards, within the correct timescales and budget allocation. * To work independently and part of a team of utility locators. * Promote the Company Values and carryout your duties in a professional manner, with the ability to liaise clients and affected stakeholders confidently. * Promote our "Safety First "approach in all aspects of your operations. Benefits * We offer excellent wages and there is room for advancement within the company for the right candidate. Starting salaries for this position are $50,000 - $75,000 (30,000 - 45,000)per year depending on experience. * A company extended health plan, including dental, physiotherapy, vision and well-being * Excellent company culture. We go away on two large staff vacations a year, camping in the summer and skiing in the winter. We like to have fun! * Company cell phone. * Company vehicle. Job Type: Full-time Salary: 30,000.00 to 45,000.00 /year Intrigued? We'd love to hear from you. Please click "Apply" to submit a cover letter and resume. GeoScan is strongly committed to equal opportunities in employment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, family status, national origin, veteran or disability status. Apply for this Job