Land Survey Technician

Responsibilities

Tasks

• Keep survey information in systematic order
• 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
• Assist survey engineers or professional surveyors to develop methods and procedures for conducting field surveys
• 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

Credentials

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses 

• Certification by a provincial or territorial association

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
• MS Excel
• MS Outlook
• MS Windows
• MS Word

Survey specialization

• Topographic survey
• Legal survey
• Land survey
• Geodetic

Additional information

Security and safety

• Bondable
• Basic security clearance
• Driver's validity licence check

Transportation/travel information

• Own transportation
• Public transportation is available

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Fast-paced environment
• Tight deadlines
• Attention to detail
• Combination of sitting, standing, walking

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

• Bonus

Long term benefits

• Group insurance benefits
• Life insurance
• Long-term care insurance
• Maternity and parental benefits

Other benefits

• Free parking available
• Parking available
• Travel insurance