Surveyor- CANA Construction at CANA Group of Companies

Who We Are

CANA has been a respected and trusted service provider in Alberta for over 80 years. Over those years, we have developed a reputation for delivering projects safely, on budget and on schedule. We provide quality design and construction strategies and solutions to our clients using a think-straight, talk-straight, do-it-right-once approach with no surprises. We’re known for some of the city’s most iconic buildings including the Saddledome, Taylor Family Digital Library, Bella Concert Hall at Mount Royal University, and the ATCO Commercial Centre. Come join a company where you can be involved in the next iconic project to help shape the Calgary skyline for the future.

CANA Construction is part of an exciting, challenging, and evolving industry that offers a great foundation for a rewarding career. As leaders in the Construction Industry our resume includes a myriad of projects ranging from small facility renovations to commercial/industrial complexes, aviation hangars, recreation and sports facilities, educational institutions, and high-rise buildings.

Are you an experienced Construction Surveyor looking to join an established company where processes and protocols are in place, where the corporate structure allows nimbleness and adaptability.

The Role

Under the guidance of the Superintendent the role involves establishing and maintaining accurate survey controls; performing daily stakeouts, as-builts, and data preparation; ensuring quality control of design data; integrating BIM; coordinating with project teams; maintaining equipment; liaising with third-party surveyors; and providing reliable layout information to support uninterrupted construction workflow.

Duties Include

• Checking at the beginning of the project for accuracy and compliance of the originally established site/project controls, provided by land surveying companies.
• Establishing and maintaining, during the project, high accuracy primary and secondary controls.
• Day-to-day stakeout, as-built surveys and scans, as required in support of construction of industrial facilities and services.
• Coordinate with Project Team to aid in uninterrupted and efficient workflow and ensure that all required data is obtained.
• Preparation, checking and converting all required data to appropriate surveying formats.
• Ensure all survey data is correctly uploaded and transferred as required in a timely fashion.
• Assist Project Manager, Superintendent and Foremen with interpretation of design drawings and specifications.
• Responsible for ongoing care and maintenance of all survey equipment.
• Always provide available gridlines/elevations for Carpenters/Subtrades to use in the event of your absence.
  
  

What You Bring

• Minimum of 5 years relevant Construction Surveyor experience
• Computer skills and the ability to use AutoCAD 3D and surveying software are essential.
• Ability to efficiently work in a fast-paced environment.
• Accurate interpretation and calculations from engineer drawings.
• Ability to organize and operate on multiple work fronts efficiently.
• Effective communication, interpersonal and teamwork skills, with high level of dependability.
• Must be familiar with operation of Data Collectors and Robotic Total Station equipment.
• Knowledge of construction surveying techniques and specified tolerances.
• Ability to work outside of regular hours to be ready for crew starts. i.e. Slab layout after a pour for vertical elements to start.
• Valid Driver’s License or means of transportation to project sites.
• Have a good understanding and/or ability to find information as needed in the OH&S regulations.
  
  

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