Survey Technician

At the St. Lawrence Seaway Management Corporation, our people come first. We are proud to make a real difference by contributing to a sustainable and efficient transportation of goods. Applying to join our dynamic team will make you an ambassador for a seaway that is essential to everyone’s daily life. Discover a workplace that promotes safety, diversity and innovation.

Location: Brossard, QC
Assignment: Permanent

Hours of work: 40 per week

Salary : Step 1: $42.13/hour  Step 2*: $44.94/hour 

*After the 90-day work probation period 

Your role

Are you interested in playing a key role in ensuring the success of the team by performing engineering construction and topographical surveys, calculations, as well as monitoring equipment movements? How about participating in hydrographic surveys and monitoring the Seaway canal depth changes?

Your place could be with us!

Our advantages

• Competitive compensation, defined-benefit pension plan and group insurance  
• Generous paid time off to promote work-life balance
• Employee and family assistance program
• Wellness program and more!

Your responsibilities

• Survey land or structures to determine exact location and measurement of points, lines, areas, contours and structures for inspection, maintenance or project purposes.
• Conduct hydrographic survey (sounding) to determine channel depth for inspection, maintenance or project purposes.
• Perform calculations, compile and interpret data related to surveys.
• Draft plans, sketches, and diagrams (using AutoCAD).
• Ensure appropriate maintenance of equipment, tools, vehicles and workboats as required.
• Create and maintain various reports using automated systems.

Your profile

• College Diploma in Surveying and/or Engineering or equivalent
• Minimum of two (2) years related practical surveying experience.
• Knowledge of trigonometry, planimetry, topography, and surveying calculations.
• Knowledge of applicable procedures, rules, regulations, standards and safe work practices with respect to performing duties.
• Fluent in French, both verbal and written.
• Eligible for certification with the l'Ordre des technologues professionnels du Québec.
• Valid Class 5 (QC) driver's license and insurable driving record

Working conditions

• Regular exposure to moderately adverse/hazardous working conditions
• Job may involve working at heights, depths, near open water and/or confined spaces

The St. Lawrence Seaway Management Corporation is committed to diversity by encouraging an inclusive and equitable recruitment and work environment. We welcome everyone, including candidates who identify as a member of one or more of the following groups:  women, Indigenous persons, visible minorities and persons with disabilities to apply.
 
We would love to connect with you about this opportunity.

Please note that only those candidates under consideration will be contacted.

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