Technician, Land Survey

Work Term: Permanent
- Work Language: English
- Hours: 40 hours per week
- Education: Bachelor's degree
- Experience: 2 years to less than 3 years
- Civil engineering, other
- Surveying technology/surveying
**Work site environment**:

- Outdoors
- Wet/damp
- Noisy
**Work setting**:

- Various locations
- Willing to relocate
- Relocation costs not covered by employer
- Construction company
**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**:

- Staff in various areas of responsibility
**Computer and technology knowledge**:

- Operate GPS (Global Positioning System) and other navigation equipment
- AutoCAD
- MS Office
- Primavera
**Transportation/travel information**:

- Own vehicle
- Valid driver's licence
- Willing to travel
- Willing to travel regularly
- Travel expenses not paid by employer
**Work conditions and physical capabilities**:

- Fast-paced environment
- Work under pressure
- Tight deadlines
- Attention to detail
- Combination of sitting, standing, walking
- Walking
- Bending, crouching, kneeling
- Large workload
- Overtime required
**Personal suitability**:

- Accurate
- Efficient interpersonal skills
- Excellent oral communication
- Organized
- Reliability
- Team player
**Screening questions**:

- Are you currently legally able to work in Canada?
- Are you willing to relocate for this position?
- Do you have previous experience in this field of employment?
- What is the highest level of study you have completed?
**Health benefits**:

- Dental plan
- Health care plan
- Vision care benefits
**Long term benefits**:

- Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP)