land survey technician
Your 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.
- Supervise and co-ordinate field survey activities.
Requirements
Education College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 1 year to 2 years. or equivalent experience.
Computer and technology knowledge
- AutoCAD.
- MS Excel.
- MS Outlook.
- MS PowerPoint.
- MS Word.
Security and safety
- Criminal record check.
- Driver's validity licence check.
Transportation/travel information
- Valid driver's licence.
- Willing to travel regularly.
- Travel expenses paid by employer.
- Parking paid by employer.
Work conditions and physical capabilities
- Fast-paced environment.
- Attention to detail.
- Combination of sitting, standing, walking.
- Walking.
- Bending, crouching, kneeling.
Personal suitability
- Accurate.
- Dependability.
- Efficient interpersonal skills.
- Excellent oral communication.
- Excellent written communication.
- Judgement.
- Organized.
- Reliability.
- Team player.
1 to less than 7 months.
What we offer
Work setting Relocation costs covered by employer. Remote location.
Health benefits
- Dental plan.
- Disability benefits.
- Health care plan.
- Paramedical services coverage.
- Vision care benefits.
Financial benefits
- Bonus.
- Gasoline paid.
- Group insurance benefits.
- Pension plan.
- Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP).
Long term benefits Long-term care insurance.
Other benefits
- Free parking available.
- On-site daycare available.
- On-site housing options.
- On-site recreation and activities.
- Other benefits.
- Transportation provided by employer.
- Parking available.
- Variable or compressed work week.
- Wellness program.
How to apply
- Do you have experience working in this field?.
- Do you have the required certifications listed in the job posting?.
- Do you meet the language requirements listed in the job posting for the position (English or French)?.
Other
Work site environment Outdoors.
Supervision 1 to 2 people.
Employment terms options
- Early morning.
- Day.
- Weekend.