Employment Opportunity
Job Posting - Surveyor
Kamloops | Cache Creek | Ashcroft | Merritt | Surrounding Areas
About Cantex Mining Services
Cantex Mining Services is a leading civil and mining construction company, proudly 100% Indigenous-owned and headquartered in British Columbia.
We are a subsidiary of K’en T’em Limited Partnership, whose limited partners are the eight Participating Bands of the Citxw Nlaka’pamux Assembly:
Ashcroft Indian Band, Boston Bar First Nation, Coldwater Indian Band, Cook’s Ferry Indian Band, Nicomen Indian Band, Nooaitch Indian Band, Shackan Indian Band, and Siska Indian Band.
Role Overview
Cantex Mining Services Ltd. is seeking an experienced Surveyor. The surveyor is responsible for the routine layout, monitoring, pickups, and creation of as-builts for all field work performed. This will be a mix of field and office work tasks.
The ideal candidate will have strong skills with Trimble systems, a safety-first approach, and the ability to work independently and as part of a construction team.
Key responsibilities
- Observe all safety practices and standards.
- Ensure compliance with IFC designs.
- Conduct field surveying, including layout, monitoring, pickups, data entry, and as-builts.
- Maintain high standards with collection and documentation of field data with accuracy.
- Communication to the construction team in a timely manner.
- Verifies and records of correction for non-conformance in the field.
- Enter field data into the survey database.
- Ensure housekeeping in and around the survey office.
- Inspect, calibrate, and maintain survey equipment.
- Complete additional duties as required.
Skills and Abilities
- Possess a safety-oriented mindset.
- Physically capable of lifting up to 50lbs and installing survey stakes in a variety of terrains.
- Physically capable of spending most of the day walking/standing and carrying survey equipment.
- Familiar with a variety of survey layouts, construction, and as-built surveys.
- Ability to work independently, take initiative, and solve problems.
- Ability to perform calculations in the field.
- Strong literacy skills include the ability to read and understand design work points.
- Effective interpersonal and communication skills (verbal and written).
- Ability to work under pressure and maintain effective time management.
- Ability to act with integrity and good judgment.
Qualification
- Minimum High school diploma is required but degree or diploma (or equivalent) in related field is preferred.
- Previous mining experience. (Preferred)
- Previous civil construction experience. (Preferred)
- Previous survey experience with Trimble Business Center is required.
- Experience with Microsoft office (Word, Excel, Outlook) is required.
- A valid Class 5 driver’s license is required.
- Drug and Alcohol Pre-access Test
Compensation
$30/hr. to $40/hr. depending upon experience
Schedule
- 4 days on, 3 days off.
- Thursday to Sunday shift
- 12 hours a day
Perks and Benefits
- Overtime
- Travel allowance contingent to location
Why Cantex:
Cantex is recognized for its unwavering commitment to quality, safety, and operational excellence. Our experienced management team, skilled professionals, and fully trained workforce are dedicated to delivering high-performance projects on time and on budget.
As an Indigenous-owned enterprise, Cantex is deeply committed to advancing economic development and creating meaningful opportunities within our communities. We believe in building a strong future by fostering long-term prosperity and sustainable growth for generations to come.
To Apply:
Please submit your resume detailing your relevant experience on indeed.
We look forward to welcoming a new team member who is ready to contribute to our team and help Cantex achieve continued success.
Cantex Mining Services is an equal opportunity employer.
Cantex Mining Services is an equal-opportunity employer. We encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds and are committed to building a respectful and inclusive workplace that reflects the community we serve. This position is open to all candidates who meet the qualifications. In alignment with Section 42 of the BC Human Rights Code; A hiring preference will apply for qualified candidates of Canadian Indigenous ancestry, with a priority for qualified nłeʔkepmx candidates.
We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.
Your application to this posting is deemed to be your consent to the collection, use and necessary disclosure of personal information for the purposes of recruitment. Cantex Mining Services respects the privacy of all applicants and the confidentiality of personal information.
This is not a camp-provided site. Employees must be from the region and find their own accommodations for this local-hire project.
Job Types: Full-time, Fixed term contract, Seasonal, Internship / Co-op
Contract length: 4-6 months
Pay: $30.00-$40.00 per hour
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Logan Lake, BC: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred)
Application question(s):
- What makes you an ideal candidate for this position?
Experience:
- Geomatics: 1 year (preferred)
- Survey: 1 year (preferred)
Location:
- Logan Lake, BC (preferred)
Willingness to travel:
Work Location: In person
