Grades Person - Field Technologist

Sureway Construction Group (sureway.ca) · Edmonton, AB, Canada · First seen 2026-11-05

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Seasonal full-time field survey/grades role with Sureway Construction Group in the Gibbons, AB area; 10+ hour days on a 6-and-1 schedule with overtime after 8 hours/day or 44 hours/week.

Must be enrolled in a Civil Engineering program at a post-secondary institution.

Requires working knowledge of AutoCAD, Civil 3D, MS Excel/Word and Trimble TSC3/TSC7; physically demanding conditions and no direct public transit access.

Pay is not stated in the posting (wage disclaimer only), so confirm compensation during the hiring process.

From the posting
locations
ATS location: Edmonton, AB, Canada
employment types
Job Type: Full Time, Seasonal
student status required
Enrolled in a Civil Engineering program at a post-secondary institute.
workplace
Location: Gibbons area. No direct access to public transportation.
education required
Enrolled in a Civil Engineering program at a post-secondary institute.
actionable
Reporting to the Superintendent, the job of the Survey/Field Technologist is to conduct topographical and construction surveys.
skills
Must have a good working knowledge of MS Excel, MS Word, AutoCAD, Civil 3D and Trimble tsc3/tsc7.
job function
Reporting to the Superintendent, the job of the Survey/Field Technologist is to conduct topographical and construction surveys.
role family
Sureway Construction is one of Alberta’s largest heavy construction contractors

Job description

Overview

Grades - Field Technologist

Sureway Construction is one of Alberta’s largest heavy construction contractors, involved in; civil earthworks and grading, utilities and offsite, mine operation and aggregate extraction.

Job Type: Full Time, Seasonal

Schedule: 10+ hours per day, 6 & 1, OT after 8hr/day or 44hr/week

Perks: Benefits, RRSP/TFSA Matching

Travel: Additional Allowance $45/day traveled

Location: Gibbons area. No direct access to public transportation.

Essential: Hard-working, reliable, flexible with schedule, ability to work in physically demanding conditions

Gradesperson overview:

- Check the grade of roadways and construction sites using manual and laser methods.

- Promote, execute and adhere to the company’s safety program, and encourage all employees, subcontractors and consultants to adopt safety as a culture.

- This is a general responsibilities list and does not include all responsibilities required of the position.

Survey/Field Technologist overview:

Reporting to the Superintendent, the job of the Survey/Field Technologist is to conduct topographical and construction surveys. Providing accurate survey data for Quantities, engineering, mapmaking, land evaluation, construction and other purposes.

- Conduct construction survey layout with major and minor construction projects including subdivisions, aggregate pits, mining and roadways.

- Completing topographical surveys for as-builts and quantities.

- Assist in preparation of as-built drawings and calculating earthwork quantities using Civil 3D.

- Provide proper care and maintenance of survey gear, company truck and other equipment.

- Machine Control.

- Planning, directing and conducting construction surveys. Establishing and marking work limits. Must ensure a solid understanding of, and comply with the principles of the company’s Code of Ethics. Must examine situations in light of the principles of the company’s Code of Ethics.

- Participate as a vital team member, and contribute towards the success of the organization, which may involve the provision of other technical and administrative support, as required.

- Promote, execute and adhere to the company’s safety program, and encourage all employees, subcontractors and consultants to adopt safety as a culture.

- This is a general responsibilities list and does not include all responsibilities required of the position.

Qualifications:

- Enrolled in a Civil Engineering program at a post-secondary institute.

- Working knowledge of construction equipment and techniques, drawings and specifications, building materials, and required standards applicable to discipline.

- Must have a good working knowledge of MS Excel, MS Word, AutoCAD, Civil 3D and Trimble tsc3/tsc7.

- Effective and professional oral and written communication skills.

- Ability to work in a team environment, as well as, being an independent self-starter.

- Must display and promote a continuous regard to safety.

Sureway Construction Group is an equal opportunity employer. We would like to thank all applicants for submitting their resume; however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Wage Disclaimer: Wage estimates shown on third-party job boards are general estimates only and do not reflect the actual compensation for this position. Actual wages are determined by the company and discussed during the hiring process.

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