land survey technician

Education:

College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 1 year to 2 years. or equivalent experience.

Work site environment:

Outdoors. Work setting: Urban area. Various locations.

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.

Computer and technology knowledge:

• Computerized land information system.
• Architectural drafting system.
• Geographic Information System (GIS).
• Operate GPS (Global Positioning System) and other navigation equipment.

Area of specialization:

Construction.

Survey specialization:

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

Security and safety:

• Basic security clearance.
• Driver's validity licence check.

Transportation/travel information:

• Vehicle supplied by employer.
• Valid driver's licence.

Work conditions and physical capabilities:

• Work under pressure.
• Tight deadlines.
• Attention to detail.
• Hand-eye co-ordination.
• Ability to distinguish between colours.
• Combination of sitting, standing, walking.

Own tools/equipment:

Cellular phone.

Personal suitability:

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

Screening questions:

Do you have experience working in this field?.

Experience:

1 year to less than 2 years.

Health benefits:

• Dental plan.
• Health care plan.
• Vision care benefits.

Financial benefits:

• Bonus.
• Life insurance.