Survey Assistant Ii

1 week ago

Vancouver, Canada The City of Vancouver Full time

**Requisition ID**:40333

**Organization**

Located on the traditional, ancestral and unceded lands of the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish), and səlilwətaɬ (Tsleil-Waututh) Peoples, Vancouver has a commitment to becoming a City of Reconciliation. Vancouver consistently ranks as one of the world’s most liveable cities and is working towards being the greenest city in the world. 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, decolonization, equity and outstanding quality of life for all residents.

Consider joining our committed team of staff and being part of an innovative, inclusive and rewarding workplace.

**Main Purpose and Function**

The Survey Assistant II sits within the Waterworks Design branch which plans, designs, constructs and maintains the City's waterworks system. They will report to the Technical Supervisor and assist a Survey Technician in manual and technical work in all aspects of conducting varied survey assignments including moderately complex survey work, field and office related duties.

**Specific Duties and Responsibilities**
- Assists a Survey Technician in the surveying of streets, lanes, and parks and others as assigned. Operates and maintains survey equipment such as total stations, survey controllers, auto-levels, and basic hand tools.
- Performs physical work including but not limited to locating survey pins, plugs and monuments, staking, exposing shallow utility covers and markers, clearing weeds, bush and other obstacles.
- Performs traffic control duties including creating basic traffic control plans, setting up traffic control devices, and acting as a traffic control person.
- Keeps field notes, sketches; makes computations and calculations as required.
- Office duties include data editing and input along with basic drafting using AutoCad.
- Conducts field investigations, filing, and pickup and delivery of equipment or vehicles, supplies, and notices.
- Other duties/responsibilities as assigned.

**Qualifications**
Education and Experience:

- Completion of secondary school diploma including courses in grade 12 mathematics or pre-calculus along with related experience and training, or an equivalent combination of training and experience.
- Certification as a Traffic Control Person and/or training in traffic control, flagging, and site safety is an asset.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

- Working knowledge of the methods, techniques and equipment used in Municipal survey work.
- Working knowledge of office methods, procedures and practices.
- Good knowledge of municipal design and construction of water main system.
- Ability to establish and maintain effective respectful working relationships with staff, and exercise tact and diplomacy in relating to members of the public.
- Ability to take direction from a rotating group of survey technicians in relation to specific assignments and carry out work diligently, efficiently, and safely.
- Ability to accurately read, draw and interpret engineering drawings.
- Ability to perform basic mathematical calculations.
- Ability to perform detailed work accurately, neatly and rapidly.
- Skill in the use and care of surveying tools including total stations and levels.
- Ability to perform physical work outdoors in all weather conditions including walking, lifting and carrying equipment over long distances on uneven terrain.
- Sufficient physical strength to permit the lifting and carrying of equipment used in the work.
- Good written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to work safely in all traffic conditions and on construction sites.

Driver’s License and Record Checks:

- A current and valid Class 5 BC Driver’s License is a requirement of this position. The license must not include any restrictions that would affect the ability to legally and safely carry out job responsibilities.

The City’s COVID-19 vaccination policy is currently suspended and as a result, vaccination against COVID-19 is not required at this time. However, should circumstances change and the City deem it necessary to re-introduce such policy, you may be required to provide proof of vaccination against COVID-19 in order to be eligible to continue performing your duties.

**Business Unit/Department**:Engineering Services (1300)

**Affiliation**:CUPE 15 Non Pks

**Employment Type**:Temporary Full Time

**Position Start Date**:March 2024

**Position End Date**:March 2026

**Salary Information**:Pay Grade GR-015: $29.20 to $34.30 per hour

**Application Close: February 21, 2024**

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. Accommodations will be provided upon

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