Junior Utility Locator

ABOUT LN

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You’re not looking for a typical career and LN isn’t a typical survey company. We’re a multidisciplinary technical solutions team delivering surveying, utility locating, geotechnical, materials testing, and environmental services across Canada. We combine leading-edge technology, equipment, and tools with a culture that puts safety and wellbeing first and it shows in our track record. If you’re driven by complex projects, modern tech, and real opportunities to grow, you’ll feel right at home here.

JOB OVERVIEW

As a Junior Utility Locator , you will lead field utility locate operations by applying advanced technical expertise, ensuring high-quality deliverables, and providing mentorship to less-experienced team members. You will play a key role in coordinating complex locates, reviewing deliverables for accuracy and compliance, and enhancing LN’s field practices through continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and execute accurate and thorough underground utility locates across diverse project types (electrical, water, gas, sewer, telecommunications).

• Review and interpret complex site plans, construction drawings, GIS data, as-builts, and utility records to develop effective locate strategies.

• Validate and supervise field locating activities, ensuring deliverables meet LN’s technical standards and client expectations.

• Provide direction, training, and mentorship to Junior and Intermediate Locators, fostering technical competency and safety awareness.

• Generate, review, and approve clear, comprehensive documentation, including locate sketches, field notes, reports, and digital records.

• Act as primary field contact with clients, contractors, and internal stakeholders to resolve issues and communicate locate findings professionally.

• Identify opportunities to optimize field processes, improve reporting quality, and implement best practices in equipment use and data management.

• Participate in safety meetings and promote a strong safety culture in all field activities; ensure strict compliance with company and regulatory safety protocols.

Qualifications & Experience

• Minimum 1-2 years of progressive experience in utility locating, subsurface investigations, or related field services with demonstrated technical leadership.

• Proven ability to interpret and analyze engineering drawings, GIS databases, and utility records.

• Advanced proficiency with locator equipment (EM, GPR), GPS/GIS systems, and field data collection tools.

• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, with experience liaising with clients and multidisciplinary teams.

• Strong organizational skills with a commitment to quality, accuracy, and deadlines.

• Valid Class 5 Driver’s Licence with a clean abstract.

• Industry certifications (e.g., UALL, TALL, PALL, Locating 101) and safety certifications (CSTS, First Aid) are a strong asset.

WORK CONDITIONS

• This is a field-based position requiring year-round outdoor work in varying weather conditions.

• The successful candidate must be physically fit and comfortable working in all seasons.

WORK ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENT

Candidates must be legally eligible to work in Canada on a permanent basis at the time of application.

As a Certified Indigenous Member-Owned Business , LN is committed to empowering communities, fostering diversity, and maintaining the highest standards of service. We are an equal opportunity employer and proudly celebrate diversity and inclusivity within our team and the communities we serve.