Land Survey Technician

Work Term: Permanent
- Work Language: English
- Hours: 40 to 50 hours per week
- Education: Other trades certificate or diploma
- Experience: 7 months to less than 1 year
- or equivalent experience
**Work site environment**:

- Outdoors
**Work setting**:

- Urban area
- Rural area
- Various locations
**Tasks**:

- Participate in field surveys and operate survey instruments and devices
- 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
**Computer and technology knowledge**:

- Geographic Information System (GIS)
- Operate GPS (Global Positioning System) and other navigation equipment
- AutoCAD
- MS Excel
- MS Outlook
- MS PowerPoint
- MS Windows
- MS Word
**Security and safety**:

- Criminal record check
- Driver's validity licence check
**Transportation/travel information**:

- Vehicle supplied by employer
- Valid driver's licence
- Willing to travel regularly
- Travel expenses paid by employer
**Work conditions and physical capabilities**:

- Manual dexterity
- Attention to detail
- Walking
**Personal suitability**:

- Excellent oral communication
- Excellent written communication
- Organized
- Team player
**Screening questions**:

- Are you currently legally able to work in Canada?
**Health benefits**:

- Dental plan
- Health care plan
- Vision care benefits
**Financial benefits**:

- Life insurance
- Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP)
**Other benefits**:

- Learning/training paid by employer