About DesignPoint:
Headquartered in Bedford, NS with offices in Sydney, Bridgewater, and Stellarton, DesignPoint is a leading professional services firm specializing in land development, municipal infrastructure, geotechnical, environmental, transportation, and structural engineering, and surveying services. Serving both public and private sector clients, we foster a team environment full of innovation and expertise, driving projects that shape the future of our communities.
Why Join Our Team?
At DesignPoint, we are a dynamic and growing team that is committed to providing a wide scope of engineering and surveying services across multiple disciplines and industries. We value creativity, innovation, flexibility and offer opportunities that allows our team to excel through continued learning, professional growth, and the freedom to explore forward thinking solutions. We are experienced professionals who enjoy a positive work environment and contribute to impactful projects.
Opportunity: Survey Assistant Office Location: Stellarton, NS
As a Survey Assistant, you will be a part of our dynamic survey team gaining experience from our various Surveyors to aid you in learning. The ideal candidate for this role is someone skilled in using a chainsaw, has an interest in surveying, has a good attention to detail, and enjoys working in the outdoors.
Key responsibilities include:
- Work under the direction of a Survey Technologist or Surveyor;
- Use of a chainsaw for cutting open boundary lines and removing trees and brush;
- Assist in the completion of topographic and legal surveys;
- Assist in the completion of construction surveys;
- Attend safety meetings.
Key requirements include:
- Ability to work outside in all weather conditions;
- Attention to detail;
- Strong written and oral communication (English) skills;
- Ability to work in a team environment;
- Ability to use and experience with a chainsaw is an asset;
- Survey technician certificate would be considered an asset;
- Ability to use survey equipment would be considered an asset; and
- Valid driver’s license.
Key Benefits:
- Collaborative working relationship with the firm’s principals;
- Opportunities for career and personal development;
- Competitive remuneration packages;
- Medical and dental coverage with Blue Cross, including unlimited access to online physicians;
- RRSP group plan; and
- Free on-site parking.
Our Culture:
At DesignPoint, we have curated an environment that emphasizes innovation, creativity, and strategic collaboration. Our team members are encouraged to be forward-thinking and solutions focused. We pride ourselves on our positive work culture and our dedicated commitment to professional growth and education.
If you are driven to excel in your surveying career and care about making a difference in the field of surveying, while looking for a place to grow your career, we would love to hear from you.
Joining DesignPoint and being a part of a team that strives to be involved in the future of surveying in Nova Scotia will be a rewarding and elevated career experience.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: $20.00-$25.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Casual dress
- Dental care
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Paid time off
- RRSP match
- Vision care
Application question(s):
- Do you have experience using a chainsaw?
- Do you currently live in the New Glasgow / Stellarton area?
- Are you legally able to work in Canada?
Experience:
- surveying: 1 year (preferred)
Work Location: In person
