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)
