land survey technologist
- Calgary, 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.
Responsibilities
Tasks
Computer and technology knowledge
Security and safety
Health benefits
Languages
English
Education
- College/CEGEP
2 years to less than 3 years
On site
Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.
Responsibilities
Tasks
- 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
- 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
- Gloves
- Accurate
- Client focus
- Dependability
- Judgement
- Organized
- 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
The technologist will conduct field surveys, operate survey instruments, and determine precise geographic locations using GPS equipment. They are also responsible for analyzing data, performing trigonometric calculations, and preparing detailed survey reports and drawings.
Requirements
Candidates must have a college or CEGEP education and 2 to 3 years of relevant experience. A valid driver's license is required, and the role demands the ability to work on-site using specific safety gear.
Skills
- Surveying
- Trigonometry
- GPS
- Navigation equipment
- Data analysis
- Technical drawing
- Field survey
- Measurement
- Reporting
- Teamwork
- Client focus
- Organization
Benefits
- Health benefits
- Dental plan
- Disability benefits
- Health care plan
- Vision care benefits
Visa sponsorship
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Categories
- Engineering
- Construction
- Technology
- Trades
Keywords
- Land survey technologist
- GPS
- Trigonometry
- Field surveys
- Survey instruments
- Geographic locations
- Contours
- Elevations
- Technical drawings
- Civil Engineering
- Safety equipment
- Steel-toed safety boots
- Hard hat
- Safety vest
- RRSP
- Data analysis
- Measurement
- Survey notes