Land Surveying Party Chief

Work site environment

• Outdoors

Work setting

• Various locations
• Private sector land surveying establishments
• General office

Responsibilities

Tasks

• Develop survey plans, methods and procedures for conducting legal surveys
• Plan, direct and supervise or conduct surveys to establish legal boundaries of properties
• Read and interpret blueprints, maps, drawings and specifications
• Record all measurements and other information obtained during survey activities
• Prepare or supervise the preparation and compilation of all data and documents related to surveys of real property boundaries
• Advise and provide consultation on matters related to legal surveys
• Analyze, manage and display data using geographic information systems and computer-aided design and drafting
• Determine precise locations using electronic distance measuring equipment

Experience and specialization

Computer and technology knowledge

• AutoCAD
• Computer-aided design (CAD)

Field skills experience

• Traditional survey equipment
• Operate GPS (Global Positioning System) and other navigation equipment

Survey specialization

• Construction
• General urban
• Land development
• Subdivisions
• Topographic
• Legal survey

Additional information

Security and safety

• Basic security clearance
• Criminal record check

Transportation/travel information

• Valid driver's licence
• Own transportation
• Own vehicle
• Willing to travel

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Fast-paced environment
• Work under pressure
• Tight deadlines
• Attention to detail
• Ability to distinguish between colours
• Combination of sitting, standing, walking
• Standing for extended periods
• Walking

Personal suitability

• Accurate
• Excellent oral communication
• Excellent written communication
• Judgement
• Organized
• Team player

Benefits

Health benefits

• Health care plan

Financial benefits

• Mileage paid