Survey Technician

1 week ago


Dartmouth, Canada Halifax Regional Municipality Full time

Job Posting

  • Under the direction of the Team Lead, Field Surveys or Land Surveyor, the Survey Technician takes a lead role in the safety and work of a field survey team and is responsible for the collection and layout of positional information required for various types of legal, engineering and construction survey projects in support of HRM's capital infrastructure and property boundary requirements

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Works with a Junior Survey Technician to complete the work of a field survey team while collecting and laying out positional information.
  • Operates and maintains survey vehicle to ensure safe and dependable trips to the work site.
  • Collects, copies and compiles survey related information from various sources, in preparation for surveying projects.
  • Consults with various internal staff to clarify scope of work required.
  • Maintains, sets up and operates various types of surveying equipment as required.
  • Takes a lead role in recording field measurements and making field notes and sketches as per HRM standards.
  • Is responsible for making technical decisions in the field and ensuring that measurements are taken in the correct location and in the correct quantity, to ensure efficiency.
  • Instructs the Junior Survey Technician on the use of surveying equipment and surveying practices, as needed.
  • Takes a lead role in the duties of a Temporary Workplace Signer, to ensure public safety, when needed.
  • Acts as first contact when communicating with members of the public during surveying projects.
  • May perform other related duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education & Experience:

  • Diploma in Geomatics Engineering Technology (2 years) from Nova Scotia Community College or other recognized institution.
  • Minimum three (3) years' experience working in an urban surveying and engineering environment, or an acceptable equivalent combination of education and experience.
  • Must have a valid Class 5 Driver's License and an acceptable Driver's Abstract.
  • Certification in WHMIS, emergency first aid, traffic control and temporary workplace signage as per requirements of the Nova Scotia Occupational Health and Safety Act or be willing to obtain.

Technical/Job Specific Knowledge and Abilities:

  • Thorough knowledge of the operation and maintenance of surveying equipment, particularly Leica total stations and Global Navigation Satellite Systems (GNSS).
  • Thorough knowledge of HRM's specifications and guidelines for the collection and layout of positional information would be an asset.
  • Basic knowledge of land subdivision, conveyance, and registration systems in Nova Scotia.
  • Ability to effectively communicate with the public while carrying out field surveying projects.
  • Working knowledge of the Nova Scotia Coordinate Referencing System.
  • General knowledge of HRM's organizational structure and the specific relationship between Surveying, and Design and Construction

COMPETENCIES:

Analytical Thinking, Communications, Customer Service, Organizing & Planning, Teamwork & Cooperation, Value & Ethics, Valuing Diversity
WORK STATUS: Permanent, Full-time
HOURS OF WORK: Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m.

- 4:30 p.m.

35 hours per week
SALARY:

NSUPE Level 6, $30.97 per hour
WORK LOCATION: 21 Mount Hope Avenue, Dartmouth
CLOSING DATE:Applications will be received up to 11:59 pm on Sunday 19th, March, 2023-
Please note:We thank all applicants for their interest in this position.

Only those applicants selected for interview/testing will be contacted.

  • During the recruitment process, applicants have the right to request accommodation. Applicants invited to participate in an assessment process (such as an interview or testing) and who require accommodation, should discuss their needs with the Recruiter when invited to the assessment process.
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