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land survey technician
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Overview
Languages
English
Education
• College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 1 year to 2 years
• or equivalent experience
Experience
1 year to less than 2 years
On site
Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.
Work site environment
• Outdoors
Work setting
• Urban area
• Various locations
Responsibilities
Tasks
• Operate survey instruments and devices
• Participate in field surveys
• 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
• 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
Experience and specialization
Computer and technology knowledge
• Computerized land information system
• Architectural drafting system
• Geographic Information System (GIS)
• Operate GPS (Global Positioning System) and other navigation equipment
Area of specialization
• Construction
Survey specialization
• Topographic survey
• Legal survey
• Land survey
• Geodetic
• Urban
Additional information
Security and safety
• Basic security clearance
• Driver's validity licence check
Transportation/travel information
• Vehicle supplied by employer
• Valid driver's licence
Work conditions and physical capabilities
• Work under pressure
• Tight deadlines
• Attention to detail
• Hand-eye co-ordination
• Ability to distinguish between colours
• Combination of sitting, standing, walking
Own tools/equipment
• Cellular phone
Personal suitability
• Accurate
• Client focus
• Dependability
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Excellent oral communication
• Excellent written communication
• Judgement
• Organized
• Reliability
• Team player
Benefits
Health benefits
• Dental plan
• Health care plan
• Vision care benefits
Financial benefits
• Bonus
• Life insurance