Surveyor, Land

Work Term: Permanent
- Work Language: English
- Hours: 50 hours per week
- Education: Registered Apprenticeship certificate
- Experience: 2 years to less than 3 years
- or equivalent experience
**Work site environment**:

- Outdoors
**Work setting**:

- Construction company
- Commercial and/or industrial construction
**Tasks**:

- Record all measurements and other information obtained during survey activities
- Analyze, manage and display data using geographic information systems and computer-aided design and drafting
- Determine precise locations using electronic distance measuring equipment
- Survey and lay out subdivisions for rural and urban development
- Maintain, repair and calibrate precision measuring instruments
- Identify and communicate technical problems, processes and solutions
- Prepare or supervise the preparation of drawings, specifications and other construction documents for use by contractors and tradespersons
- Develop plans, elevations, cross sections and detailed drawings
- Read and interpret blueprints, drawings and sketches to determine specifications and calculate requirements
**Computer and technology knowledge**:

- AutoCAD
- MS PowerPoint
- MS Word
- Spreadsheet
**Type of experience**:

- Civil
**Survey specialization**:

- Topographic survey
**Security and safety**:

- Criminal record check
- Driving record check (abstract)
**Transportation/travel information**:

- Valid driver's licence
**Work conditions and physical capabilities**:

- Work under pressure
- Tight deadlines
- Standing for extended periods
- Handling heavy loads
**Screening questions**:

- Are you available for the advertised start date?
- Are you currently a student?
- Are you currently legally able to work in Canada?
- Do you have previous experience in this field of employment?
- Do you have the above-indicated required certifications?
**Health benefits**:

- Dental plan
- Disability benefits
- Health care plan
- Paramedical services coverage
- Vision care benefits
**Financial benefits**:

- Group insurance benefits
- Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP)
**Long term benefits**:

- Long-term care insurance
**Other benefits**:

- Free parking available
- Learning/training paid by employer
- Wellness program