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Survey Technician 2(A)-(B) Specialist

1 month ago


Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada The Government of Nova Scotia Full time
About Our Opportunity

We are seeking a highly skilled Survey Technician 2(A)-(B) to join our team in the Survey Division of the Land Services Branch of the Department of Natural Resources & Renewables. As a key member of our team, you will be responsible for providing operational support for land transactions by researching, preparing, and reviewing plans for the disposal and/or acquisition of Crown lands.

Primary Accountabilities
  • Compiling and drafting various types of plans in support of land transactions, including leases, Crown grants, owner unknown acquisitions, certificates of release, and special leases.
  • Performing detailed survey examinations by reviewing submissions and ensuring compliance with guidelines for surveying on Crown lands, the Nova Scotia Lands Surveyors Act, and the Nova Scotia Land Surveyors Standards of Practice.
  • Utilizing computer-aided drafting software such as AutoCAD to delineate survey lines, compute area calculations, perform plan analysis, and filter and convert digital data into various formats for implementation in a GIS environment.
  • Reviewing and using supporting information for the order of survey package from various sources, including Crown Land Online (CLO), Property Online (POL), DocuShare, Surveys Division survey plans, field notes, historical records, field plot envelopes, and survey annex files.
  • Reviewing legal descriptions for private sector and provincial and federal government agencies to ensure accuracy and completeness.
Qualifications and Experience

We are looking for a candidate with a Diploma in Surveying Technology and demonstrated experience in conducting technical reviews of field surveys and survey plan submissions, drafting plans, researching historical documentation, and compiling records for investigation purposes.

The ideal candidate will have knowledge of survey law, land transaction requirements, and survey requirements, and be able to identify process roadblocks and help streamline product delivery by improving efficiencies, building transparency, and communicating effectively with all stakeholders.

They will also have knowledge of the principles, concepts, and practices of cadastral and geodetic surveying, modern survey methods, and survey devices such as total stations, Global Positioning System (GPS), and Data Collectors, as well as the capabilities and limitations of various methods and instruments used for land survey work.

Computer skills and knowledge of software used to digitally transform and shape spatial data, such as AutoCAD, ArcMap, GPS processing programs, C&G Survey, and transformation/conversion software, are also essential.

What We Offer
  • Career development opportunities, including access to career guidance, tools, resources, and ongoing training for every stage of your career.
  • An engaging workplace culture that values diversity, equity, and inclusion.
  • A range of benefits, including a defined benefit pension plan, health, dental, and life insurance, general illness, short and long-term disability, vacation, and employee and family assistance programs.