land survey technician
Education:
College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 1 year to 2 years.
Work site environment:
Outdoors.
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.
Computer and technology knowledge:
- Architectural drafting system.
- AutoCAD.
- MS Excel.
- MS Outlook.
- MS PowerPoint.
- MS Windows.
- MS Word.
Area of specialization:
Construction.
Survey specialization:
- Legal survey.
- Land survey.
Work conditions and physical capabilities:
- Attention to detail.
- Combination of sitting, standing, walking.
- Bending, crouching, kneeling.
Personal suitability:
- Accurate.
- Dependability.
- Efficient interpersonal skills.
- Judgement.
- Reliability.
Screening questions:
Do you have experience working in this field?.
Experience:
5 years or more.
Health benefits:
- Dental plan.
- Health care plan.
Support for youths:
- Offers mentorship, coaching and/or networking opportunities for youth.
- Provides awareness training to employees to create a welcoming work environment for youth.