land survey technician

Overview

Languages

English

Education

• College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 1 year to 2 years

Experience

5 years or more

On site

Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.

Work site environment

• Outdoors

Responsibilities

Tasks

• Operate survey instruments and devices
• Participate in field surveys
• 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

• Architectural drafting system
• AutoCAD
• MS Excel
• MS Outlook
• MS PowerPoint
• MS Windows
• MS Word

Area of specialization

• Construction

Survey specialization

• Legal survey
• Land survey

Additional information

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Attention to detail
• Combination of sitting, standing, walking
• Bending, crouching, kneeling

Personal suitability

• Accurate
• Dependability
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Judgement
• Reliability

Benefits

Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Health care plan

Employment groups

This employer promotes equal employment opportunities for all job applicants, including those self-identifying as a member of these groups:

Support for youths

• Offers mentorship, coaching and/or networking opportunities for youth
• Provides awareness training to employees to create a welcoming work environment for youth

Employment groups - Help

Membership in a group is not a job requirement. All interested applicants are strongly encouraged to apply.

This employer is committed to providing all job applicants with equal employment opportunities, and promoting inclusion. If you self-identify as a member of any employment group, you are encouraged to indicate it in your application.

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