Land Survey Assistant

Work site environment

• Outdoors

Work setting

• Various locations

Responsibilities

Tasks

• 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
• Participate in field surveys and operate survey instruments and devices
• Analyze latitude, longitude and angles and compute trigonometric and other calculations to plot features, contours and areas to a specific scale
• Conduct field surveys and operate survey instruments and computer equipment to measure distance, angles, elevations and contours
• 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 

• Survey Technologist Trade Certificate

Experience and specialization

Computer and technology knowledge

• Operate GPS (Global Positioning System) and other navigation equipment
• AutoCAD
• MS Excel
• MS Outlook
• MS Word

Survey specialization

• Topographic survey
• Land survey
• Land development

Additional information

Security and safety

• Basic security clearance
• Criminal record check
• Driver's validity licence check

Transportation/travel information

• Valid driver's licence

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Work under pressure
• Tight deadlines
• Manual dexterity
• Attention to detail
• Combination of sitting, standing, walking
• Walking
• Bending, crouching, kneeling
• Large workload

Own tools/equipment

• Cellular phone

Personal suitability

• Accurate
• Client focus
• Dependability
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Excellent oral communication
• Excellent written communication
• Judgement
• Organized
• Reliability
• Team player

Benefits

Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Disability benefits
• Health care plan
• Paramedical services coverage
• Vision care benefits

Financial benefits

• Life insurance
• Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP)

Other benefits

• Learning/training paid by employer