About the role#
We are hiring for 4-month summer internships within our Vancouver Geomatics team. You will support a range of surveying, geospatial, and advanced reality capture projects. This role involves working with multidisciplinary teams to apply your academic training to real-world project delivery. You will gain exposure to both field operations and office-based data processing.
What you'll do#
- Assist in the completion of legal and topographic surveys using GNSS receivers, total stations, and differential levels.
- Collaborate with field supervisors and Project Managers to gather survey data.
- Maintain, clean, monitor, and report the condition of equipment and vehicles.
- Create clear records of field and office work related to survey data.
- Work in both office and field environments across Vancouver and surrounding project sites.
- Learn to operate emerging technologies including drones, 3D laser scanning, and other advanced geomatics equipment.
- Participate in safety practices to ensure project needs are met.
What you'll need#
- Enrollment in a Diploma or Degree program in Geomatics Engineering, Geomatics Technology, Surveying, GIS, Geospatial, Drafting, Civil Engineering Technology, or a related discipline.
- Ability to work in outdoor settings, including wilderness or backcountry environments, for extended periods.
- Willingness and ability to travel and work out of town on an as-needed basis.
- Ability to work on busy sites with varied terrain and lift heavy equipment.
- Excellent attention to detail, good judgement, and clear communication skills.
- Modern technical aptitude.
- Previous outdoor work experience is an asset, as is an interest in advanced reality capture, GIS, or survey technologies.
Location & details#
- Location: Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada.
- Term: Summer 2027.
- Modality: On-site.
- Employment type: Full-time.
- Compensation: This is a paid internship.
About McElhanney
McElhanney is an employee-owned firm founded in 1910. It provides professional services including engineering, geomatics, planning, and environmental consulting. The company operates from more than 30 locations across Western Canada and maintains a satellite office in Florida. It serves clients in the transportation, energy, and municipal sectors.
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