Land survey technologist
- Surrey, BC, V3Z 6P4, Canada
From $38.46 CAD / hour · Full-time
Applications open in a new tab.
Job details
- Pay
- From $38.46 CAD / hour
- Job type
- Full-time
- Apply by
- Working hours
- 40 hours per week
- Posting language
- English
- Posted
Original job description
- Location Surrey, BCV3Z 6P4
- Work location On the road
- Salary$38.46HOUR hourly / 40 hours per week
- Terms of employment Permanent employmentFull time
- Overtime required, Day, Evening, Weekend, On call, Flexible hours, Overtime available
- Starts as soon as possible
- Benefits: Health benefits, Long term benefits, Other benefits
- vacancies 2 vacancies
- Source Job Bank #3691758
Overview
Languages
English
Education
- Bachelor's degree
Experience
2 years to less than 3 years
On the road
Work locations may vary. Frequent or constant travel is required from the employee.
Work setting
- Office
- Urban area
- Rural area
- Various locations
- Willing to relocate
- Remote location
Responsibilities
Tasks
- Operate survey instruments and devices
- Participate in field surveys
- Supervise drafting and technical staff
- 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
Experience and specialization
Computer and technology knowledge
- Computerized land information system
- Geographic Information System (GIS)
- Operate GPS (Global Positioning System) and other navigation equipment
- AutoCAD
- Data processing and systems
Area of specialization
- Construction
Survey specialization
- Topographic survey
- Engineering
Additional information
Security and safety
- Basic security clearance
- Criminal record check
Transportation/travel information
- Willing to travel
Work conditions and physical capabilities
- Work under pressure
- Tight deadlines
- Attention to detail
- Combination of sitting, standing, walking
- Walking
- Bending, crouching, kneeling
- Large workload
Personal suitability
- Accurate
- Dependability
- Efficient interpersonal skills
- Excellent oral communication
- Judgement
- Organized
- Reliability
- Team player
Benefits
Health benefits
- Dental plan
- Disability benefits
- Health care plan
- Vision care benefits
Long term benefits
- Maternity and parental benefits
Other benefits
- Learning/training paid by employer
- On-site amenities
- Parking available