Surveyor/draftsman

**Competition No.: 2023 Full time Surveyor**
**Hours of Work**:Monday - Friday, 7:00 am - 3:30 pm (40 hrs/week as per Collective Agreement with the possibility of some overtime hours)
Close Date: This position will remain open until suitable applicant is secured. However applicant screening may begin immediately **.**
Remuneration: $28.64 to $33.05 / hour (as per Collective Agreement)
Location: East Selkirk Public Works
Department: Public Works

**Surveyor/Draftsman**

**Description**:
This is a unionized position.

Under the general direction of the Public Works Manager, or his/her designate, the Surveyor/Draftsman is responsible for all surveying activities and drafting duties (AutoCAD and manual) regarding municipal infrastructure works for the
Department of Operations and the organization.

**Job Duties**:

- Maintain, update and revise existing plans, drawings and records for the RM.
- Provide relevant information regarding RM infrastructure to Engineering Consultants, contractors, utility companies, general public and other RM Departments.
- Conduct preliminary surveys, line surveys, cross sections, topographic surveys and all other surveys required by the organization.
- Prepare sketch plans and technical drawings from field notes and existing data, to prepare pre-design, design drawings and as built drawings for review, including reviews by Council and within general public presentations.
- Oversee the construction of capital projects relevant to the Operations Department or as directed.
- Prepare charges, graphs and diagrams for publications, reports, and budgets.
- Design roads, streets, sidewalks, curbing, underground utilities, surface drainage systems and other associated land features and to supervise survey and drafting summer season assistant.
- Set all grade levels and elevations pertaining to building construction and lot drainage.
- Prepare estimates for the purposes of capital projects and maintenance projects.
- Provide support and training to other employees as required.
- Practice established safety rules and regulations for the protection of self, fellow employees, the public and property, or equipment operated, by being continuously aware of existing and new safety procedures
- Establish and maintain positive working relationships with employees at all levels of the organization, external contracts and the public, in accordance with the Respectful Workplace Policy.
- Provide support services within the RM of St. Clements Emergency Plan in the event of an emergency as required.
- Perform other related duties as assigned.

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**Education, Knowledge and Experience Requirements**:

- Grade 12 diploma, or GED equivalent.
- Diploma or Degree in Civil Engineering Technology (CET designation) Note - A combination of related education and experience will also be considered.
- Two (2) years experience as a surveyor and with using AutoCAD.
- Possess a valid Class 5 Manitoba Driver’s License.
- Ability to effectively perform computer assisted drafting (AutoCAD)
- Ability to perform surveying using the following tools: Total Station, GPS, Transit & Level
- Ability to express ideas concisely and effectively, both orally and in writing.
- Working knowledge of electronic word processing and basic data base management
- Must be physically able to perform all the labouring aspects of other duties associated with the position
- Strong communication and problem solving skills with the ability to respectfully interact with customers, citizens, RM leaders, RM colleagues, members of the public, members of Council and other stakeholders.


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**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

**Salary**: $28.64-$33.05 per hour

**Benefits**:

- Company pension
- Dental care
- Disability insurance
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Vision care

Schedule:

- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
- Overtime
- Weekend availability

Supplemental pay types:

- Overtime pay

Ability to commute/relocate:

- East Selkirk, MB: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred)

**Experience**:

- AutoCAD: 2 years (preferred)

Work Location: One location