Land survey technician

• Location 885 MEMORIAL DRIVEFort McMurray, ABT9K 0K4
• Work location On site
• Salary$37.50 to $42.00HOUR hourly (To be negotiated) / 40 hours per week
• Terms of employment Permanent employmentFull time
• Starts as soon as possible
• Benefits: Health benefits, Financial benefits
• vacancies 1 vacancy
• Source Job Bank #3639603

Overview

Languages

English

Education

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

Experience

2 years to less than 3 years

On site

Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.

Work setting

• Rural area
• Remote location

Responsibilities

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

Credentials

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses 

• Certification by a provincial or territorial association

Experience and specialization

Computer and technology knowledge

• Operate GPS (Global Positioning System) and other navigation equipment

Additional information

Security and safety

• Driver's validity licence check

Transportation/travel information

• Vehicle supplied by employer
• Valid driver's licence

Own tools/equipment

• Safety equipment/gear
• Steel-toed safety boots
• Hard hat
• Safety vest

Personal suitability

• Accurate
• Client focus
• Dependability
• Judgement
• Reliability
• Team player

Benefits

Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Disability benefits
• Health care plan
• Vision care benefits

Financial benefits

• Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP)