land survey technician

Education:

Other trades certificate or diploma. Surveying technology/surveying.

Work setting:

Office.

Tasks:

• 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.
• Prepare detailed drawings, charts and plans and survey notes and reports.
• Record measurements and other information obtained during field survey activities.

Supervision:

Working groups.

Computer and technology knowledge:

• Geographic Information System (GIS).
• AutoCAD.
• MS Excel.
• MS Outlook.
• MS PowerPoint.
• MS Windows.
• MS Word.
• HACCP (Hazard Analysis Critical Control Points) knowledge.

Specialization or experience:

Specialized environmental skills and knowledge.

Survey specialization:

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

Security and safety:

Driver's validity licence check.

Transportation/travel information:

• Own vehicle.
• Valid driver's licence.
• Public transportation is available.

Work conditions and physical capabilities:

• Fast-paced environment.
• Work under pressure.
• Tight deadlines.
• Attention to detail.
• Hand-eye co-ordination.
• Large workload.

Personal suitability:

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

Screening questions:

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

Employment terms options:

Flexible hours.

Experience:

Experience an asset.

Employment terms options:

Day.

Health benefits:

Health care plan.

Financial benefits:

• Group insurance benefits.
• Life insurance.

Long term benefits:

• Long-term care insurance.
• Maternity and parental benefits.

Other benefits:

• Free parking available.
• Learning/training paid by employer.
• On-site amenities.
• Paid time off (volunteering or personal days).
• Wellness program.

Support for persons with disabilities:

• Provides physical accessibility accommodations (for example: ramps, elevators, etc.).
• Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports persons with disabilities .
• Offers mentorship, coaching and/or networking opportunities for persons with disabilities .
• Applies accessible and inclusive recruitment policies that accommodate persons with disabilities .

Support for newcomers and refugees:

• Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports newcomers and/or refugees.
• Assists with immediate settlement needs of newcomers and/or refugees (for example: housing, transportation, storage, childcare, winter clothing, etc.).
• Recruits newcomers and/or refugees who were displaced by a conflict or a natural disaster (for example: Ukraine, Afghanistan, etc.) .
• Offers mentorship programs that pair newcomers and/or refugees with experienced employees .
• Does not require Canadian work experience.

Support for youths:

• Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports youth employment.
• Offers mentorship, coaching and/or networking opportunities for youth.

Support for Veterans:

• Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports Veterans .
• Offers mentorship, coaching and/or networking opportunities for Veterans.
• Recruits Veterans and other candidates with military experience through targeted hiring initiatives (for example: job fairs, outreach programs etc.) .
• Offers flexible onboarding options to allow Veterans to gradually adapt to the civilian workplace (for example: gradually increasing hours and responsibilities, etc.) .

Support for Indigenous people:

• Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports Indigenous people.
• Offers mentorship, coaching and/or networking opportunities for Indigenous workers .

Support for mature workers:

Participates in a government or commun