Survey Assistant II

1 week ago


Vancouver, Canada City of Vancouver Full time

Main Purpose and FunctionThe Survey Assistant II provides assistance with all aspects of conducting varied survey assignments including field and office related duties. Specific Duties/Responsibilities Assists with the surveying of sewers, streets, lanes, parks and others Prepares field notes, sketches and makes computations and calculations Operates and maintains survey equipment such as total stations, survey controllers, auto-levels and basic hand tools Assists with locating survey pins, plugs and monuments, staking, exposing shallow utility covers and markers, clearing weeds, brush and other obstacles Assists in conducting field investigations, filing, and pickup and delivery of equipment or vehicles, supplies and notices Assists in traffic control duties including setting up traffic control devices Researches and provides technical and other information regarding sewer and water infrastructure for the public, city staff and private companies, providing written correspondence Carries out confined space entry procedures Communicates with the public, private companies, outside agencies and other City branches Other duties/responsibilities as assigned Minimum Qualification Requirements Education and Experience: Completion of Grade 12, supplemented by technical courses related to the work and some related experience, or an equivalent combination of training and experience. Experience in the operation of total stations with data recorders and manual survey instruments A valid BC Driver’s License Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Good knowledge of municipal design and construction of sewer systems Working knowledge of the methods, techniques and equipment used in municipal survey work Working knowledge of office methods, procedures and practices Effective verbal and written communication skills Excellent interpersonal skills in establishing and maintaining cooperative and effective working relationships with staff and other contacts Ability to perform heavy physical work outdoors and walk for long periods in varying weather and traffic conditions Ability to accurately read, draw, and interpret engineering drawings Ability to work in a team setting with little or no supervision Ability to meet tight time lines in a multi-task environment Where operationally appropriate and subject to change, the City of Vancouver has a Flexible Work Program. This program allows staff to work a hybrid work week from locations that are a daily commutable distance from their work at a City worksite. At this time this position is eligible to be part of the Flexible Work Program. Business Unit/Department: Engineering Services (1300) 


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