technologist, topographic survey

Education:

College/CEGEP. or equivalent experience.

Work site environment:

Outdoors.

Work setting:

Urban area. Rural area. Various locations. Remote location.

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.

Supervision:

1 to 2 people.

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses :

• Survey Technologist Trade Certificate.
• Certification by a provincial or territorial association.

Computer and technology knowledge:

• Geographic Information System (GIS).
• Operate GPS (Global Positioning System) and other navigation equipment.
• AutoCAD.
• MS Excel.
• MS Windows.
• MS Word.

Area of specialization:

Construction.

Survey specialization:

• Topographic survey.
• Legal survey.
• Land survey.
• Engineering.
• Geodetic.
• Hydrographic.
• Land development.
• Urban.

Security and safety:

Bondable. Driver's validity licence check.

Transportation/travel information:

• Vehicle supplied by employer.
• Valid driver's licence.
• Willing to travel.
• Willing to travel regularly.
• Travel expenses paid by employer.
• Parking paid by employer.

Work conditions and physical capabilities:

• Fast-paced environment.
• Manual dexterity.
• Attention to detail.
• Combination of sitting, standing, walking.
• Walking.
• Bending, crouching, kneeling.

Own tools/equipment:

• Internet access.
• Cellular phone.

Personal suitability:

• Accurate.
• Client focus.
• Dependability.
• Efficient interpersonal skills.
• Excellent oral communication.
• Excellent written communication.
• Organized.
• Reliability.
• Team player.

Screening questions:

• Are you available to start on the date listed in the job posting?.
• Are you currently a student?.
• Do you have experience working in this field?.
• Do you have the required certifications listed in the job posting?.

Experience:

2 years to less than 3 years.

Employment terms options:

• Flexible hours.
• Day.
• Overtime required.
• Overtime available.

Workplace information:

On the road job.

Health benefits:

• Dental plan.
• Health care plan.
• Paramedical services coverage.
• Vision care benefits.

Financial benefits:

• Bonus.
• Gasoline paid.
• Group insurance benefits.
• Life insurance.
• Mileage paid.

Long term benefits:

Maternity and parental benefits.

Other benefits:

• Free parking available.
• Learning/training paid by employer.
• Paid time off (volunteering or personal days).
• Team building opportunities.
• Transportation provided by employer.
• Travel insurance.
• Variable or compressed work week.
• Wellness program.