Land Survey Technologist Specific Skills

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; 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; Analyze latitude, longitude and angles and compute trigonometric and other calculations to plot features, contours and areas to a specific scale; Supervise and co-ordinate field survey activities

Economic Specialization Urban

Computer and Technology Knowledge MS Outlook

Work Location Information Various locations

Ability to Supervise 1 to 2 people

Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities

Fast-paced environment; Work under pressure; Manual dexterity; Attention to detail; Hand-eye co-ordination; Walking; Bending, crouching, kneeling; Tight deadlines

Transportation/Travel Information Willing to travel; Valid driver's licence

Work Site Environment Outdoors

Security and Safety

Bondable; Driver's validity licence check; Criminal record check

Survey Specialization

Topographic; Geodetic; Land survey; Topographic survey; Legal survey

Additional Skills

Read and interpret blueprints, maps, drawings and specifications; Keep survey information in systematic order

Field Skills Experience

Total station operation; Operate GPS (Global Positioning System) and other navigation equipment

Experience 2 years to less than 3 years

Education Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Languages English