Field Survey Technician

2 weeks ago

Ottawa, Canada City of Ottawa Full time

Requisition ID: 16259
Department: Planning, Development & Building Dept.
Service: ROW, Heritage & Urban Dsgn Services
Branch: Surveys & Mapping Branch
Employment Type: 1 Full-time Permanent
- Work Hours: 35.00 hours per week
Affiliation: CUPE 503 Inside/Outside
Salary Information: $64,175.02 - $75,085.92 annually (2024 rates of pay)
Location: 100 Constellation, Nepean
City: Ottawa, ON
Job Category: Planning and Infrastructure
Application Close: 06/03/2025

**JOB SUMMARY**

The Surveys and Mapping unit provides corporate legal survey and mapping services in support of the City’s planning, development and infrastructure operations and to enable all City led construction projects.
- You are responsible for functioning as a member of a survey crew and assisting the Survey Technologists in the collection of Laser scanning, Topographic and Legal Survey information in the field.

**EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE**

Completion of 2 year diploma in surveying from an accredited college or institution
- Minimum of 2 years of experience in either Engineering or Legal surveying

**CERTIFICATIONS AND LICENCES**
- Valid Ontario unrestricted G class driver’s licence (or provincial equivalent) with no more than 6 demerit points accumulated

**KNOWLEDGE**
- The Ontario Land Registration System
- 3º MTM and 6º UTM Coordinate System
- GPS equipment
- Electronic Total station equipment
- Conventional rod and level equipment
- Provincial statutes relating to surveying
- Ontario Cadastral Survey Fabric
- Knowledge of applicable health and safety legislation, including the rights and duties of workers.

**COMPETENCIES, SKILLS AND ABILITIES**
- Capable of operating a computer to assist in data downloading
- Able to read and interpret legal survey plans and base mapping products
- Must be thorough and meticulous
- Courteous and informative character when dealing with City staff and public
- Must demonstrate initiative and responsibility
- Ensures that fieldwork meets legislative requirements and that the Surveys and Mapping Branch procedural guide is followed
- Documents observations in a clear and concise manner
- Ensures that electronic data is stored in a correct manner
- Performs routine equipment tests on a regular basis
- Operates City vehicles safely and performs daily maintenance checks
- Effective interpersonal relationships
- Tact, initiative, reliability and thoroughness
- Physically capable

**WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW**
- Language Requirement: English oral, reading, writing
- Driver’s License Requirement: A valid Ontario unrestricted G class driver’s license (or provincial equivalent) with no more than 6 demerit points accumulated
- Experience and formal training combined with demonstrated performance and ability may substitute for stipulated academic requirements.
- Please save a copy of the job poster. Once the closing date has passed, it will no longer be available.

The City of Ottawa provides accommodation during all parts of the hiring process, upon request, to applicants with disabilities. If contacted to proceed to the selection process, please advise us if you require any accommodation.

Accessible formats and communication supports are available upon request. Please contact the HR Service Centre at 613-580-2424, extension 47411.

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