Survey Assistant II
Position Status: Full-Time Regular
Department: Water Services
Employee Group: GVRDEU
Location: 4515 Central Boulevard, Burnaby
Salary Range/ Wage Rate: $41.74 hourly plus 6.25% deferred compensation (2024 wage rates)
This role receives an additional 6.25% deferred compensation on hours worked. The additional 6.25% can be taken as compensation or time off.
Our Water Services Department is seeking a Survey Assistant II who will provide survey/geomatic services to support Metro Vancouver departments engaged in the design, construction, operation and maintenance of water, sewer, solid waste systems and other regional infrastructure.
You are: seeking a place which offers a rewarding career in contributing to a livable region and offers personal and career growth and opportunity in a multi-disciplinary environment. You are self-motivated, enjoy working outdoors in a challenging construction orientated environment, are detailed oriented, well organized, and have good working knowledge and skills in applying engineering survey standards, specifications, methods and modern tools. You have demonstrated superior interpersonal, teamwork, verbal/written communication and reporting skills that have enabled you to achieve superior results while meeting deadlines. You have sound knowledge of safe work practices and the ability to maintain a safe environment for all around you.
This role: (The duties described hereunder are to be representative of the position and are not to be considered as all-inclusive.)
- Assist surveyor with all surveying and related activities.
- Perform survey calculations and procedures.
- Utilize a computer to extract data from electronic survey equipment and edit the information for presentation and storage.
- Obtain survey information from Land Titles offices, engineering firms, municipal offices, etc.
- Record and reduce all survey notes neatly and accurately, including properly indexing field books.
- Maintain vehicle cleanliness and ensure vehicle contains hubs, stakes, paint and other survey related materials.
- Supervise and direct one or more Survey Assistant 1s as required.
- May be requested to act for Surveyor as required.
- Perform other related duties.
To be successful, you have:
- Diploma in Geomatics Engineering Technology from BCIT or other recognized technical institute plus at least two years of directly related and progressive survey experience.
- Valid BC drivers licence.
- Ability to use conventional and electronic survey instrument, including GPS and hydrographic survey equipment.
- Sound knowledge of tidal datum and tables.
- Sound knowledge of surveying terminology, applicable practices and techniques.
- Ability to communicate and deal effectively with Metro Vancouver staff, outside organizations, contractors and the public.
- Sound knowledge of safety procedures and WorkSafe regulations and ability to apply regulations.
- Intermediate computer skills.
- Effective verbal and written communication skills.
- Demonstrated ability to supervise staff.
Our Vision:
Metro Vancouver embraces collaboration and innovation in providing sustainable regional services that contribute to a livable and resilient region and a healthy natural environment for current and future generations.
Metro Vancouver employees proudly serve the region and demonstrate the behaviours and attributes of six leadership competencies: Accountability, Adaptability, Building and Nurturing Relationships, Communication, Continuous Learning, and Strategic Thinking and Action.
At Metro Vancouver, we are committed to cultivating a diverse, safe, equitable, and inclusive work environment for all. We strive to attract and retain a talented, diverse workforce that is reflective of the region we serve. If an accommodation is required during the recruitment and selection process, please contact careers@metrovancouver.org for support. Learn more about our commitments to diversity, equity, and inclusion here.
Please follow this link https://metrovancouver.org/about-us/careers to our Careers page where you can submit your application by May 25, 2026.
