- Work Term: Permanent
- Work Language: English
- Hours: 30 to 50 hours per week
- Education: College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 1 year to 2 years
- Experience: 2 years to less than 3 years
- or equivalent experience
Work site environment
Outdoors
Work setting
Various locations
Tasks
Operate survey instruments and devicesParticipate in field surveysSupervise drafting and technical staffKeep survey information in systematic orderAssist in the calculation, analysis and computation of measurements obtained during field surveysAssist in the preparation of detailed drawings, charts and plansKeep records, measurements and other survey information in systematic orderAnalyze latitude, longitude and angles and compute trigonometric and other calculations to plot features, contours and areas to a specific scaleAssist survey engineers or professional surveyors to develop methods and procedures for conducting field surveysConduct field surveys and operate survey instruments and computer equipment to measure distance, angles, elevations and contoursDetermine precise geographic locations using global positioning systems (GPS) equipmentPrepare detailed drawings, charts and plans and survey notes and reportsRecord measurements and other information obtained during field survey activitiesSupervise and co-ordinate field survey activities
Computer and technology knowledge
Operate GPS (Global Positioning System) and other navigation equipmentAutoCADMS AccessMS ExcelMS OutlookMS PowerPointMS WindowsMS Word
Survey specialization
Topographic surveyLand survey
Transportation/travel information
Own vehicleVehicle supplied by employerValid driver's licenceOwn transportationWilling to travelWilling to travel regularlyPublic transportation is not available
Work conditions and physical capabilities
Fast-paced environmentWork under pressureTight deadlinesManual dexterityAttention to detailHand-eye co-ordinationAbility to distinguish between coloursCombination of sitting, standing, walkingWalkingBending, crouching, kneelingLarge workload
Own tools/equipment
Cellular phone
Personal suitability
AccurateDependabilityEfficient interpersonal skillsExcellent oral communicationExcellent written communicationJudgementOrganizedReliabilityTeam player
Screening questions
Are you authorized to work in Canada?Do you have experience working in this field?
Employment terms options
Early morningEveningShift
Employment terms options
MorningDayWeekendOvertime requiredOvertime available
Workplace information
Hybrid
Health benefits
Health care plan
Financial benefits
Mileage paid
