Field Survey Assistant

1 week ago

Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada City of Vancouver - CA Full time
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Named among Canada's Top 100 Employers, BC's Top Employers, and Canada's Greenest Employers, the City of Vancouver seeks colleagues who can help shape and embody our core commitments to sustainability, reconciliation, equity and outstanding quality of life for all residents.

The Survey Assistant II provides assistance with all aspects of conducting varied survey assignments including field and office related duties.

Assists with the surveying of sewers, streets, lanes, parks and others
Prepares field notes, sketches and makes computations and calculations
Operates and maintains survey equipment such as total stations, survey controllers, auto-levels and basic hand tools
Assists with locating survey pins, plugs and monuments, staking, exposing shallow utility covers and markers, clearing weeds, brush and other obstacles
Assists in conducting field investigations, filing, and pickup and delivery of equipment or vehicles, supplies and notices
Assists in traffic control duties including setting up traffic control devices
Researches and provides technical and other information regarding sewer and water infrastructure for the public, city staff and private companies, providing written correspondence
Communicates with the public, private companies, outside agencies and other City branches

Completion of Grade 12, supplemented by technical courses related to the work and some related experience, or an equivalent combination of training and experience.

Experience in the operation of total stations with data recorders and manual survey instruments
Good knowledge of municipal design and construction of sewer systems
Working knowledge of the methods, techniques and equipment used in municipal survey work
Working knowledge of office methods, procedures and practices
Ability to perform heavy physical work outdoors and walk for long periods in varying weather and traffic conditions
Ability to accurately read, draw, and interpret engineering drawings
A valid Class 5 BC Driver's License and a clean driving record are required.

Business Unit/Department:
Engineering Services

Employment Type:
Regular Full Time
3 per hour

At the City of Vancouver, we are committed to recruiting a diverse workforce that represents the community we so proudly serve .

Indigenous peoples, people of colour, 2SLGBTQ+ persons including all genders and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply. Learn more about our commitment to diversity and inclusion .

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