Land Surveyor in Training; LST

Position: Land Surveyor in Training (LST)
McElhanney, a 100% employee‑owned and operated firm with over 1,400 staff across 31 locations, is seeking a Land Surveyor‑In‑Training for its Fort St. John office in the BC Peace Region.

This role offers an opportunity to support oil‑and‑gas development, land development and infrastructure projects while advancing toward a British Columbia Land Surveyor commission.

The Opportunity
As a Land Surveyor‑In‑Training, you will assist in the delivery of construction, engineering and legal surveys, working both field and office, and collaborate with geomatics technologists and legal surveyors to provide projects across Northern BC. You will be mentored and given increasing responsibility as you build experience and regulatory competency.

Responsibilities

Lead and direct field and office technical personnel on projects, assigning tasks and working in a team setting to complete work and generate deliverables.

Research government registry and other records in support of proposal, field survey and legal survey plan preparation.

Conduct field surveys, prepare accurate field notes, manage field‑to‑office information flow.

Process field survey data, resolve measurements and boundaries, prepare drawing deliverables.

Ensure safety and quality assurance procedures are carried out for field returns, drawings, legal plans, documents, and other deliverables.

Perform other duties as required.

Qualifications

Eligible to register as a Land Surveyor‑In‑Training with the Association of BC Land Surveyors upon commencing employment.

Geomatics degree, diploma or a certificate of completion from the Canadian Board of Examiners for Professional Surveyors.

Good communication, teamwork and leadership skills.

Proficiency with CADD and survey processing software.

Physical ability to work in mountainous/forested terrain and remote areas.

Willingness to travel out of town and relocate to the Fort St. John area.

A valid driver’s license and clean driving record.

Compensation & Benefits

Salary: $70,000 - $115,000 per annum, commensurate with experience and qualifications.

Work‑life harmony: flexible hours to fit your lifestyle.

Comprehensive benefits including maternity and parental leave top‑up, health and dental coverage, RRSP matching and Employee & Family Assistance Program.

Safe and inclusive workplace with a culture of respect.

Competitive total compensation including a generous bonus plan and overtime pay.

Professional development: reimbursement for dues, educational assistance, mentorship, workshops and committee involvement.

Career progression support to shape your career path.

Relocation support and a generous relocation allowance for successful candidate.

Our Commitment to Equity, Diversity, 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.

How to Apply

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