Land Survey Technician Specific Skills

Assist in the preparation of detailed drawings, charts and plans; Keep records, measurements and other survey information in systematic order; Assist in the calculation, analysis and computation of measurements obtained during field surveys

Land Survey Technologist Specific Skills

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; Determine precise geographic locations using global positioning systems (GPS) equipment

Work Location Information Various locations

Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities

Fast-paced environment; Work under pressure; Attention to detail; Walking

Work Site Environment Outdoors

Survey Specialization Geodetic

Type of Systems

Operate GPS (Global Positioning System) and other navigation equipment; MS Excel; MS Windows; MS Word; MS Outlook

Additional Skills Keep survey information in systematic order

Specific Skills

Transport material and tools to and from work areas; Record all measurements and other information obtained during survey activities; Collect and record data

Experience 2 years to less than 3 years

Education Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Languages English