land survey technician
- Fort McMurray, AB, Canada
Full-time
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Job details
- Job type
- Full-time
- Posting language
- English
- Posted
Original job description
Overview
Languages
English
Education
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
Tasks
Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses
Computer and technology knowledge
Security and safety
Health benefits
Languages
English
Education
- College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 1 year to 2 years
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
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
Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses
- Certification by a provincial or territorial association
Computer and technology knowledge
- Operate GPS (Global Positioning System) and other navigation equipment
Security and safety
- Driver's validity licence check
- Vehicle supplied by employer
- Valid driver's licence
- Safety equipment/gear
- Steel-toed safety boots
- Hard hat
- Safety vest
- Accurate
- Client focus
- Dependability
- Judgement
- Reliability
- Team player
Health benefits
- Dental plan
- Disability benefits
- Health care plan
- Vision care benefits
- Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP)
More about this job
Responsibilities
Operate survey instruments and GPS equipment to measure distances, angles, and elevations in rural locations. Assist in calculating measurements and preparing detailed drawings, charts, and survey reports.
Requirements
Requires a non-university certificate or diploma and 2 to 3 years of experience. Must possess a valid driver's license and certification from a provincial or territorial association.
Skills
- Surveying
- GPS Operation
- Trigonometric Calculations
- Technical Drawing
- Field Surveying
- Data Analysis
- Coordinate Systems
- Equipment Calibration
- Mapping
- Project Coordination
- Client Focus
- Teamwork
Benefits
- Health Benefits
- Dental Plan
- Disability Benefits
- Health Care Plan
- Vision Care Benefits
Visa sponsorship
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Categories
- Engineering
- Construction
- Trades
Keywords
- Land Surveying
- GPS
- Global Positioning System
- Civil Engineering
- Field Surveys
- Trigonometry
- Topography
- Surveying Instruments
- Technical Drawings
- Provincial Certification
- Rural Surveying
- Mapping