Land Survey Technologist

Job Details:

Language: English

Education: Bachelor's degree

Experience: 2 years to less than 3 years

Work location: Work locations may vary. Frequent or constant travel is required from the employee.

Work Setting: Office, urban area, rural area, various locations, willing to relocate, remote location

Responsibilities:

Tasks

• Operate survey instruments and devices
• Participate in field surveys
• Supervise drafting and technical staff
• Keep survey information in systematic order
• Assist in the calculation, analysis and computation of measurements obtained during field surveys
• Assist in the preparation of detailed drawings, charts and plans
• Keep records, measurements and other survey information in systematic order
• Analyze latitude, longitude and angles and compute trigonometric and other calculations to plot features, contours and areas to a specific scale
• Assist survey engineers or professional surveyors to develop methods and procedures for conducting field surveys
• Conduct field surveys and operate survey instruments and computer equipment to measure distance, angles, elevations and contours
• Determine precise geographic locations using global positioning systems (GPS) equipment
• Prepare detailed drawings, charts and plans and survey notes and reports
• Record measurements and other information obtained during field survey activities.

Experience and specialization:

Computer and technology knowledge

• Computerized land information system
• Geographic Information System (GIS)
• Operate GPS (Global Positioning System) and other navigation equipment
• AutoCAD
• Data processing and systems

Area of specialization

• Construction

Survey specialization

• Topographic survey
• Engineering

Additional information

Security and safety

• Basic security clearance
• Criminal record check

Transportation/travel information

• Willing to travel

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Work under pressure
• Tight deadlines
• Attention to detail
• Combination of sitting, standing, walking
• Walking
• Bending, crouching, kneeling
• Large workload
• Overtime required

Personal suitability

• Accurate
• Dependability
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Excellent oral communication
• Judgement
• Organized
• Reliability
• Team player

Benefits

Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Disability benefits
• Health care plan
• Vision care benefits

Long term benefits

• Maternity and parental benefits

Other benefits

• Learning/training paid by employer
• On-site amenities
• Parking available

Who can apply for this job?

You can apply if you are:

• a Canadian citizen
• a permanent resident of Canada
• a temporary resident of Canada with a valid work permit

Do not apply if you are not authorized to work in Canada. The employer will not respond to your application.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: $38.46 per hour

Work Location: On the road