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Catterall & Wright has a long history in Saskatchewan, and we take pride in training and mentoring up and coming bright minds interested in a career in civil engineering.

Current Postings:

Job Description

We are looking for a Survey Technologist to join our team on a full-time basis, Monday to Friday (40 hours per week).

 

The Opportunity
The Survey Technologist is responsible for conducting topographic, construction, and as-built field surveys for various civil projects, including land development, municipal engineering, and building construction.

 

Key Responsibilities
• Collect and assist with topographic survey information using GPS, total station, or drone
technology.
• Provide and assist with construction layout surveys for water, sewer, roadways and earth
moving projects as required using GPS, rod & level, or total station.
• Maintain complete and accurate field notes for survey projects.
• Assist with processing survey data using appropriate control files and coordinate systems.
• Complete site inspection and survey reports daily or as required for each project.
• Assist with site inspections to ensure contractors are constructing work in accordance with design plans and specifications.
• Track construction quantities as support to contract administration for progress payments, as required.
• Collect as-built survey information.
• Assist with the decision-making process in large capital survey equipment purchases.
• Assist as a ground crew member for Unmanned Aerial Vehicle surveys. Pilot for the
Unmanned Aerial Vehicle when required.
• Provide regular verbal project status and progress reports to project managers.

 

Working Conditions
• Work is mainly in an outdoor environment with some office work.
• Travel outside the city may be required 5% of the time, with some overnight stays.
• Ability to work outside in any weather condition.
• Lifting, hammering, and walking long distances required daily.
• Ability to lift or move up to 50 lbs regularly.

 

What can you bring?

Education/Experience
• Must be authorized to work in Canada.
• Certificate or diploma in the field of Geomatics, Civil Engineering, or other municipal-type program.
• Minimum 1 year of related experience.
• In the absence of a certificate or diploma, a minimum of 2 years of related experience is required.
• Must have a valid driver’s license and a reliable personal vehicle.

 

Skills/Abilities
• Working knowledge of survey theory and calculations.
• Working knowledge of Civil 3D.
• Working knowledge of GPS equipment and practices.
• Working knowledge of construction surveying.
• Read and understand project specifications and drawings.
• Ability to understand and follow company document management and revision control
processes.
• Knowledge of computer systems and the ability to work with a variety of software
applications, including file management applications and the Microsoft Office Suite.

 

About Catterall & Wright
Catterall & Wright is a locally owned partnership located in Saskatoon, providing practical and reliable consulting services since 1965. We strive to provide courteous, personal service with unique and innovative solutions for all municipal infrastructure systems. We are dedicated to providing municipal consulting services with our proficient technical expertise, design, field layout, observation during construction, contract administration, and project management. To say we have an amazing staff is an understatement. We lean on each other, we learn from each other, and most of all, we support each other. That’s how we operate, and that’s Catterall & Wright!

 

We offer an excellent compensation package that focuses on your health, wealth, career, and life. This includes employer match RRSP, group benefits (extended health coverage, HSA, and WSA), paid overtime, personal days off, paid sick leave, and other C&W gifted days. We also have active Social and EDI committees that promote social and educational events to provide engagement and learning opportunities for all team members.

 

Check out our website for more information on who we are.

 

Application Process
Please submit a cover letter and your resume outlining your skills, experience, and interests to resumes@cwce.ca. This post will remain open until a suitable candidate is found.

 

Only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

 

Catterall & Wright maintains a confidential application process.

 

Job Type: Full-time

Schedule: Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person

Job Description
We are looking for an Accounting Assistant to join our team on a full-time basis, Monday to Friday (40 hours per week).

 

The Opportunity
The Accounting Assistant supports day-to-day accounting and administrative tasks, focusing on accounts payable and receivable, expense processing, and administrative support.

 

Key Responsibilities
Accounts Payable:

• Assist with receiving and reviewing incoming invoices and employee expense claims, checking for accuracy and required approvals before entry into the accounting system.
• Prepare and process semi-monthly payments in accordance with vendor payment terms and internal procedures, including organizing documentation for review and approval.
• Help with reviewing and reconciling vendor statements and support communication with vendors as needed.
• Review credit card transactions and compile information for monthly reconciliations, ensuring charges are correctly allocated.

 

Accounts Receivable:
• Assist with monitoring work in progress and help initiate the client invoicing process; prepare WIP aging summaries for review by Project Managers and Management.
• Support the tracking and recording of payments by processing regular bank deposits and electronic payments.
• Support collections efforts by monitoring overdue accounts, sending payment reminders and monthly statements, and responding to invoice-related inquiries from both internal and external contacts.
• Maintain well-organized records, including electronic backups of invoices and related
documentation.
• Kick off the invoicing process for assigned partners.

 

Other Accounting Tasks:
• Assist with account reconciliations and posting journal entries; investigate and resolve routine reconciliation issues.
• Help compile financial, statistical, and accounting data for internal reporting and external requests, including those from Statistics Canada.
• Provide support during internal and external audits by gathering documentation and assisting with audit-related tasks.
• Help with month-end and year-end close processes, including preparing journal entries and compiling supporting documents.
• Assist in creating monthly, quarterly, and ad hoc financial reports or summaries for management.
• Maintain accurate and well-organized financial records and ensure proper file retention.

 

Reception & Administrative Support:
• Ensure a safe, clean, presentable reception area that reflects the professionalism of Catterall & Wright and conveys a welcoming environment for visitors and clients.
• Answer and direct incoming phone calls and emails to appropriate staff, as required.
• Handle couriers and deliveries.
• Purchase office supplies and keep supplies organized and stocked.
• Provide general office administration functions including document preparation, data entry, maintenance, and storage of files.
• Support the creation of new project codes and update the resource tracking tool, if required.
• Complete new project code forms at the direction of assigned partners.

 

What can you bring?
Education/Experience
• Diploma or certificate in Accounting, Business Administration, or related field.
• 1 year’s experience in an accounting or finance support role.
• Familiarity with accounting software and payroll systems (e.g QuickBooks, ADP).

 

Skills/Abilities
• Familiarity with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and standard accounting procedures.
• Knowledge of computer systems and the ability to work with a variety of software applications, including file management applications and the Microsoft Office Suite.
• Strong attention to detail with excellent organizational and record-keeping abilities.
• Excellent phone etiquette and clear communication skills.
• Understanding of general administrative tasks and office operations.
• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion.

 

About Catterall & Wright
Catterall & Wright is a locally owned partnership located in Saskatoon, providing practical and reliable consulting services since 1965. We strive to provide courteous, personal service with unique and innovative solutions for all municipal infrastructure systems. We are dedicated to providing municipal consulting services with our proficient technical expertise, design, field layout and observation during construction, contract administration and project management. To say we have an amazing staff is an understatement. We lean on each other, we learn from each other, and most of all, we support each other. That’s how we operate, and that’s Catterall & Wright!

 

We offer an excellent compensation package that focuses on your health, wealth, career, and life. This includes employer match RRSP, group benefits (extended health coverage, HSA, and WSA), paid overtime, personal days off, paid sick leave, and other C&W gifted days. We also have active Social and EDI committees that promote social and educational events to provide engagement and learning opportunities for all team members.


Check out our website for more information on who we are.


Application Process
Please submit a cover letter and your resume outlining your skills, experience, and interests to resumes@cwce.ca. This post will remain open until a suitable candidate is found.


Only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.


Catterall & Wright maintains a confidential application process.


Job Type: Full-time
Schedule: Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person

Job Description
We are looking for a Project Engineer/Technologist to join our team on a full-time basis, Monday to Friday (40 hours per week).


The Opportunity
The Project Engineer/Technologist is responsible for providing civil engineering consulting for a variety of municipal engineering projects, including planning, design, project management, contract administration and budgeting, for public and private sector clients.
We have different levels of Project Engineers/Technologists at Catterall & Wright. The types of projects and the level of responsibility will be dependent on the candidate’s qualifications.


Key Responsibilities
• Design and manage projects of routine to moderate complexity including complete specification and project manuals for various Civil Engineering
• Gather and/or coordinate the collection of relevant data and information to conduct detailed analysis using acceptable tools and standards
• Prepare technical reports
• Instruct drafter in creating drawings, as required
• Develop and/or update technical documents and/or technical resource tools for internal use, as required
• Ensure internal project management documentation and databases (schedules, prices, client information, client contract, internal engineering budget, proposal scope, etc.) are maintained
• Act as or work with Project Manager by coordinating with contractor on project schedule, cost, deliverables/scope. Ensure these items are well understood and executed as planned
• Liaise with Survey Team, CAD team and other team members to meet construction needs
• Build/retain existing client relationships and seek out new opportunities through communication, meetings and other networking opportunities
• May oversee the work of other project engineers/technologists

What can you bring?
Education/Experience
• Must be authorized to work in Canada
• Bachelor’s degree in Civil, Municipal or Environmental Engineering or Technical Diploma
• Depending on the level of responsibility

  • Level 2:
    â–ª Working towards a Professional Engineer (P. Eng.) or Professional Technologist
    (P.Tech.) designation
    â–ª Minimum of 1 year industry experience
  • Level 3:
    â–ª Professional Engineer (P. Eng.) or Professional Technologist (P.Tech.) designation
    â–ª 5-7 years industry experience
    â–ª An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered

 

Skills/Abilities
• Knowledge of municipal infrastructure construction, including but not limited to, water & sewer, roadways, lagoons and site grading projects
• Knowledge and experience in construction processes and sequencing
• Experience with civil engineering principles, specifically in the municipal, transportation, water and/or earth work disciplines, including general civil construction practices
• Ability to interpret design calculation spreadsheets and their intent when troubleshooting historical projects
• Ability to write technical reports
• Good understanding and/or proficiency in project management and contract administration principles
• Knowledge of computer systems and the ability to work with a variety of software applications, including file management applications and the Microsoft Office Suite; XPSWMM or GIS skills an asset
• Familiarity with small-scale drone operation an asset


About Catterall & Wright
Catterall & Wright is a locally owned partnership located in Saskatoon, providing practical and reliable consulting services since 1965. We strive to provide courteous, personal service with unique and innovative solutions for all municipal infrastructure systems. We are dedicated to providing municipal consulting services with our proficient technical expertise, design, field layout and observation during construction, contract administration and project management. To say we have an amazing staff is an understatement. We lean on each other, we learn from each other, and most of all, we support each other. That’s how we operate, and that’s Catterall & Wright!


We offer an excellent compensation package that focuses on your health, wealth, career, and life. This includes employer match RRSP, group benefits (extended health coverage, HSA, and WSA), paid overtime, personal days off, paid sick leave, and other C&W gifted days. We also have active Social and EDI committees that promote social and educational events to provide engagement and learning opportunities for all team members.


Check out our website for more information on who we are.


Application Process
Please submit a cover letter and your resume outlining your skills, experience, and interests to resumes@cwce.ca. This post will remain open until a suitable candidate is found.


Only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.


Catterall & Wright maintains a confidential application process.


Job Type: Full-time
Schedule: Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person

Co-operative Education Program

We are happy to provide Saskatchewan Polytechnic students with paid work term placements. We have worked with students from the following programs: Civil, Geomatics, Water Resources, Engineering Design & Drafting, and Architectural & Interior Technology. The four to eight month placements allow students to integrate their classroom theory with full time employment experience. Some of the participants of this program are now full time permanent employees at our office.

 

For more information, please visit: Saskatchewan Polytechnic Cooperative Education

University of Saskatchewan

We also hire civil engineering students from the University of Saskatchewan for internships and summer positions to assist with field work and project design / management.

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