Survey Assistant II

2 weeks ago

Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada City of Vancouver Full time
Main Responsibilities

The City of Vancouver is seeking a skilled Survey Assistant II to assist a Survey Technician in conducting varied survey assignments, including field and office-related duties. The successful candidate will be responsible for assisting in moderately complex survey work, operating and maintaining survey equipment, and performing physical work in all weather conditions.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Assist a Survey Technician in surveying streets, lanes, and parks, and other assigned areas.
  • Operate and maintain survey equipment, including total stations, survey controllers, auto-levels, and basic hand tools.
  • Perform physical work, including locating survey pins, plugs, and monuments, staking, exposing shallow utility covers and markers, clearing weeds, bush, and other obstacles.
  • Perform traffic control duties, including creating basic traffic control plans, setting up traffic control devices, and acting as a traffic control person.
  • Keep field notes, sketches, make computations and calculations as required.
  • Office duties include data editing and input along with basic drafting using AutoCad.
  • Conduct field investigations, filing, and pickup and delivery of equipment or vehicles, supplies, and notices.

Requirements

  • Completion of secondary school diploma including courses in grade 12 mathematics or pre-calculus along with survey-related work experience and training, or an equivalent combination of training and experience.
  • 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 systems.
  • 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.

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