Seasonal Field Assistant - Survey

About the role

As a Seasonal Field Assistant at LJA Surveying, you will explore our exciting and entrepreneurial culture, think creatively, solve problems, and meet the needs of our clients daily.

A typical day might include:

• Perform assignments with direction from experienced surveyors.
• Spend time shadowing actual operations.
• Work on unique assignments that support larger projects while experiencing the day-to-day workings of surveyors.
• Clear brush or trees away from survey lines.
• Lay out stakes to prepare for elevation measurements.
• Hold a prism pole steady for the surveyor to help determine elevations of different points.
• Measure horizontal distances between points.

Requirements

• Completed at least one year of college and pursuing a Bachelor’s or Technical degree in Geomatics or Surveying.
• Highly motivated with strong academic performance.

Benefits

• Employee Ownership: 100% employee-owned through an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP).
• Flexible Work Options: Schedules to help balance life and work.
• Generous Time Off: PTO, paid holidays, and a full office closure between Christmas and New Year’s.
• Comprehensive Benefits: Multiple plan options for health, dental, and pets, along with mental health support.
• Family Support: Paid maternity and parental leave.
• Education Support: Tuition reimbursement and in-house courses provided by our Learning and Development team.
• Referral Bonuses: Rewards for referring great talent.
• Community Impact: Company-sponsored volunteer days and philanthropic initiatives.
• Professional Development: Memberships to industry organizations.
• Career Growth: Internal mobility opportunities to advance your career.
• Fun Culture: Social events, employee sports teams, bring-your-kid-to-work day, and more.

About LJA

LJA is an employee-owned firm where team members take pride in their work and workplace. Our culture is guided by leaders who foster respect, collaboration, and a shared vision of success. We provide:

• Client-focused service and internal support, including an in-house recruitment team, training, and industry-specific marketing.
• Flexibility for teams and offices to lead with their proven approaches.
• A culture that champions continuous learning, personal growth, and constant evolution through communication.
• Opportunities to grow through hands-on experience and exposure to a broad range of clients and services.