Overview:
The Mine Surveyor position is a site-based position at the Elk Gold Mine Site located off Highway 97C in British Columbia. This is not a camp position.
This position will be working with the onsite team coordinate the surface mine survey requirements. They will be responsible for setting the standards and methodology for mine surveying, executing surveying requirements and feeding back results to the broader mine planning and technical team. Key to this role will be ensuring the accuracy, efficiency and timeliness of survey data. This role has a larger focus on supporting the development and leadership of the mine technicians.
Responsibilities:

• Develop the mine surveying methodology and standards
• Assist with selection, set-up and implementation of the mine surveying equipment and tools
• Execute mine survey in line with the approved mine surveying methodology and standards Interface with the project in terms of mine plan and scheduling, ensuring regular updates of survey results are passed to the Principal Mine Planning Engineer and Project Controls
• Work with and implement any changes from the mine plan Support the ATM (Authority to Mine) process inclusive of design and survey layouts Maintain up to date (as built) plans
• Interface with the mine development Contractor’s planning teams to ensure cut plans and equipment align with the mine plan and mine infrastructure designs
• Ensure required survey control and governance is provided for mine construction acknowledging the construction Contractor provides their detailed site surveying
• Coordinate any third-party assurance activities to ensure the integrity and accuracy of the mine survey results
• Manage the day-to-day oversight of the mine technicians, including any and all training requirements are met
• Ensure all survey tools and equipment are calibrated
• Participate in site safety programs including audits and mentoring of personnel
• Help implement the Mining and Minerals principals in the surveying process
• Operate day-to-day ensuring that activities are prioritized in line with broader objectives
• Support the technical systems & procedures within the Planning & Technical team
• Consider all regulatory, technical and project related inputs when assessing complex problems and develop recommendation based on an integrated view of potential impacts and priorities

Qualifications:

• Technical degree/diploma in geomatics, mining or civil engineering; a recognized mining survey accreditation; or equivalent combination of education, training, or work experience
• Professional Surveyor eligible for membership with the Professional Surveyors of Canada (PSC) is a benefit
• Drone Pilot Certification
• Relevant experience within surface mining environment
• High attention to detail, motivation, and commitment to quality outcomes
• Strong technical knowledge of various surveying methods (Li DAR, Total Stations, GPS), tools and software, including processing survey data and developing survey reports
• Strong knowledge Arc Gis, Auto Cad, prefer knowledge of Deswick
• Ability to operate effectively and work under pressure in a fast-paced environment utilizing agile methodologies
• Demonstrated ability to learn and quickly comprehend new concepts and technologies
• Demonstrated leadership skills
• Strong written and verbal communication skills including the ability to communicate with a wide variety of internal and external stakeholders including functional managers and discipline leads on the project, clients, outside vendors and contractors
• Ability to communicate effectively across various stakeholder groups
• Ability to work and delegate effectively
• Motivate themselves and peers to promote and engage in team building and relationship building activities

Schedule is 7 on and 7 off; 12hrs per day on averaging agreement.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $46.50-$50.00 per hour
Expected hours: No more than 84 per week
Benefits:

• Dental care
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Extended health care
• Life insurance
• On-site parking
• Vision care
• Wellness program

Schedule:

• 12 hour shift

Experience:

• surveying: 2 years (preferred)

Location:

• Kelowna, BC (preferred)

Work Location: In person