HDD Locator

11330 70 Street Southeast, Calgary, AB, T2C 4Y3

BAAC Construction is hiring a full-time, experienced HDD Locator to support fibre optic and underground utility installations across Western Canada.

In this role, you will be responsible for accurately locating drill heads, tracking bore paths, and guiding Horizontal Directional Drilling (HDD) operations in residential, commercial, urban, and high-congestion environments. You will work closely with HDD Drillers and field crews to ensure safe, efficient, and precise installation of fibre optic infrastructure while protecting existing underground utilities.

This position is ideal for an experienced HDD Locator who has strong locating skills, a safety-first mindset, and the ability to work independently in fast-paced field conditions while maintaining production targets and quality standards.

• Reporting office located in Calgary, Alberta
• Projects across Western Canada (Alberta, Saskatchewan, and British Columbia)
• Daily Living Out Allowance (LOA) provided for projects outside of Calgary

• Competitive compensation based on experience
• Daily Living Out Allowance paid each day worked outside of Calgary.

• Extended health care (100% employer-paid coverage)
• Dental care
• Vision care
• Disability insurance
• Paid time off
• Company events and birthday celebrations

• Locate and track HDD drill heads during fibre optic and underground utility installations
• Guide drilling operations to maintain accurate bore paths, depths, and alignment
• Monitor drill progress and communicate corrections to HDD operators in real time
• Accurately identify and verify existing underground utilities prior to and during drilling activities
• Perform utility crossings safely while maintaining required clearances
• Operate locating equipment and associated technology to ensure precision and compliance with project specifications

• Read and interpret:
• Drill profiles
• Utility locate sheets
• Design drawings
• Construction plans
• Conduct pre-job inspections, hazard assessments, and ground disturbance reviews
• Verify bore paths, entry points, exit points, and utility conflict areas before drilling begins
• Assist with potholing and utility exposure activities when required
• Support field crews in maintaining safe, organized, and productive work sites
• Work collaboratively with drill operators, labourers, hydrovac crews, supervisors, and clients

• Follow all BAAC Construction safety policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements
• Complete required documentation, including:
• Field Level Hazard Assessments (FLHAs)
• Tailgate meetings
• Digital reporting through Workhub and Bamboo
• Apply Ground Disturbance Level II practices and environmental protection standards
• Proactively identify hazards and take corrective action to maintain a safe work environment
• Promote a strong safety culture on every project

• Ensure accurate locating data throughout all phases of drilling operations
• Troubleshoot:
• Signal interference
• Utility conflicts
• Ground conditions
• Locating challenges
• Verify bore path accuracy to minimize utility strikes, rework, and production delays
• Support successful project completion while maintaining FTTH (Fibre-to-the-Home) construction standards
• Communicate clearly with supervisors, drill operators, locators, and clients to ensure project success

• Minimum 3 years of HDD locating experience
• Proven ability to independently locate drill heads in congested residential and urban environments
• Experience supporting fibre optic and underground utility construction projects
• Strong understanding of:
• Horizontal Directional Drilling (HDD)
• Fibre optic construction
• FTTH installation standards
• Utility locating best practices

• Valid Class 5 Driver's License (or higher) with a clean driver's abstract
• Ability to travel to project sites as required
• Current certifications:
• Ground Disturbance Level II
• Standard First Aid
• Confined Space Certification is considered an asset

• Proficient with HDD locating equipment and tracking systems
• Ability to read and interpret construction drawings, utility plans, and drill profiles
• Strong understanding of underground utility identification and conflict avoidance
• Experience with support equipment such as mini-excavators and hydrovac/vacuum trucks is considered an asset
• Comfortable using digital reporting and documentation platforms