Land Survey Technician

Education: College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 1 year to 2 years
- Experience: 2 years to less than 3 years
**Work site environment**:

- Outdoors
**Work setting**:

- Various locations
**Tasks**:

- Keep survey information in systematic order
- Assist in the calculation, analysis and computation of measurements obtained during field surveys
- Assist in the preparation of detailed drawings, charts and plans
- Keep records, measurements and other survey information in systematic order
- Participate in field surveys and operate survey instruments and devices
- Analyze latitude, longitude and angles and compute trigonometric and other calculations to plot features, contours and areas to a specific scale
- Assist survey engineers or professional surveyors to develop methods and procedures for conducting field surveys
- 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
- Supervise and co-ordinate field survey activities
**Supervision**:

- 3-4 people
**Computer and technology knowledge**:

- Computerized land information system
- Architectural drafting system
- Operate GPS (Global Positioning System) and other navigation equipment
- AutoCAD
- MS Excel
- MS Outlook
- MS PowerPoint
- MS Windows
- MS Word
**Survey specialization**:

- Topographic survey
- Land survey
**Work conditions and physical capabilities**:

- Fast-paced environment
- Tight deadlines
- Attention to detail
- Combination of sitting, standing, walking
- Bending, crouching, kneeling
**Personal suitability**:

- Excellent oral communication
- Work Term: Permanent
- Work Language: English
- Hours: 40 hours per week