Overview
Languages
English
Education
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Bachelor's degree
- Surveying engineering
- Surveying technology/surveying
Experience
5 years or more
On site
Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.
Work site environment
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Outdoors
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Dusty
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Wet/damp
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Noisy
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Hot
Work setting
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Urban area
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Rural area
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Various locations
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Private sector land surveying establishments
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Relocation costs not covered by employer
Responsibilities
Tasks
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Develop survey plans, methods and procedures for conducting legal surveys
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Prepare all data and documents related to surveys of real property boundaries
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Read blueprints, drawings and specifications to determine work requirements
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Record all measurements and other information obtained during survey activities
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Analyze, manage and display data using geographic information systems and computer-aided design and drafting
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Determine precise locations using electronic distance measuring equipment
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Survey and lay out subdivisions for rural and urban development
Supervision
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Staff in various areas of responsibility
Experience and specialization
Computer and technology knowledge
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MS Excel
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MS Word
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Computer-aided design (CAD)
Field skills experience
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Operate survey equipment
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Operate total station to obtain information about property boundaries
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Operate GPS (Global Positioning System) and other navigation equipment
Survey specialization
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Construction
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Engineering
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General urban
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Geodetic
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Land development
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Subdivisions
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Topographic
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Land survey
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Topographic survey
Additional information
Transportation/travel information
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Valid driver's licence
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Vehicle supplied by employer
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Willing to travel
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Travel expenses paid by employer
Work conditions and physical capabilities
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Fast-paced environment
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Work under pressure
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Tight deadlines
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Manual dexterity
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Attention to detail
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Sitting
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Hand-eye co-ordination
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Combination of sitting, standing, walking
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Standing for extended periods
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Walking
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Handling heavy loads
Own tools/equipment
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Steel-toed safety boots
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Cellular phone
Personal suitability
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Accurate
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Efficient interpersonal skills
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Excellent oral communication
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Excellent written communication
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Judgement
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Organized
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Team player
Benefits
Health benefits
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Dental plan
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Health care plan
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Paramedical services coverage
Financial benefits
Other benefits
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Free parking available
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Learning/training paid by employer
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Paid time off (volunteering or personal days)
Who can apply to this job?
Only apply to this job if:
- You are a Canadian citizen, a permanent or a temporary resident of Canada.
- You have a valid Canadian work permit.
If you are not authorized to work in Canada, do not apply. The employer will not respond to your application.