Land Survey Technician Specific Skills

Assist in the preparation of detailed drawings, charts and plans; Participate in field surveys and operate survey instruments and devices; 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

Personal Suitability

Effective interpersonal skills; Accurate; Team player; Excellent oral communication; Excellent written communication; Dependability; Reliability

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; Combination of sitting, standing, walking; Walking; Bending, crouching, kneeling; Large workload; Tight deadlines; Overtime required

Transportation/Travel Information Valid driver's licence

Work Site Environment Outdoors

Survey Specialization

Land development; Engineering; Land survey; Topographic survey

Type of Systems

Operate GPS (Global Positioning System) and other navigation equipment; MS Access; MS Excel; MS Windows; MS Word; AutoCAD; Geographic Information System (GIS); Computerized land information system; MS Outlook

Experience 2 years to less than 3 years

Credentials (certificates, licences, memberships, courses, etc.) Survey Technologist Trade Certificate

Education

College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 1 year to 2 years

Languages English