# Survey Party Chief

> DOF · Halifax, Canada · Full-time · Posted 2026-04-20

**Workplace:** on_site

**Department:** S&P Survey

## Description

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**DOF is a world-class offshore construction support, survey and IRM contractor.**

DOF Subsea is a leading provider of subsea services offering the world’s offshore energy producers integrated offshore services from a single company around the world. With world class Subsea services (Remote Operated Vehicles and Survey), Marine services with a fleet of offshore construction vessels, and renewable services including floating offshore wind, the group combines expertise and technology to deliver integrated solutions.

DOF Canada is currently seeking a detailed oriented and client focused individual for the position of **Survey Party Chief.** A key to success for this position is the ability to collaborate with offshore and onshore personnel. The Party Chief will report to the Project Manager. If you are looking for a dynamic environment to learn and grow your career, DOF Canada is a great opportunity!

We are looking to expand our survey team to support ongoing long-term multi year international and local projects. Expected 4 to 6 week rotation.

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**Key Responsibilities**

-   Supervising checking and testing of survey equipment and software prior to project
-   Coordinating and managing the mobilisation of survey equipment and software on vessel
-   Must have a full understanding of the flow of data from the calibration at the project mobilization, through the logging and quality control of all data
-   Development of project procedures and assist in project preparation.
-   Management of project work scope and adhering to the contractual aspects of the project offshore.
-   Manage, provide guidance and supervise the Offshore survey team
-   Ensure the work is performed with adequate equipment and personnel.
-   Ensure all personnel meet the company requirements for operational capability, competence, health, and safety.
-   Communicate, on a daily basis, with the Project Manager.
-   Liaising with client representatives and senior vessel/ROV crew.
-   Manage subcontractor’s field team.
-   Responsible for carrying out offshore appraisals and encouraging / ensuring team development.
-   Accountable for delegation of responsibility in accordance with company procedures, when appropriate.
-   Must complete daily/end of project reporting.
-   Responsible for Offshore QHSE.
-   Implement and maintain survey standards throughout offshore operations.
-   A full appreciation of the survey deliverables is required so that on completion of a project, all data will be backed up and submitted to the Project Manager/Onshore team in the agreed DOF Subsea formats.
-   Liaise with the Project Manager to ensure a complete understanding of the commercial impact of all decisions made offshore.

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## Requirements

**Key Qualifications and Experience:**

-   Post Secondary Education in Hydrographic Survey or Geomatics degree or similar education 
-   At  least  3 years of experience  as  a Senior Surveyor
-   Key experience in acting Party Chief or Party Chief duties
-   Proficiency in Microsoft Packages - Word/Excel/PowerPoint and Document Control Systems
-   Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills
-   Excellent communicator, reader, and writer.
-   Incident Investigation & Reporting
-   Leadership Communication

(Training programme can compensate for lack of experience.)

## Benefits

_**Successful candidates will be required to undergo pre-employment drug and alcohol screening. DOF maintains the right to request a criminal background check as a part of the recruitment process.**_

_**DOF is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to promoting a diverse workforce and an inclusive respectful workplace.**_

_**We encourage applications from all qualified individuals. We thank all applicants for their interest but only those selected for an interview will be contacted.**_

## Apply

[Apply at DOF](https://apply.workable.com/dof/j/50954548DB/apply)

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