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; Supervise and co-ordinate field survey activities

Personal Suitability

Effective interpersonal skills; Accurate; Team player; Excellent oral communication; Excellent written communication; Client focus; Dependability; Judgement; Reliability; Organized

Work Location Information Urban area; Various locations

Ability to Supervise Working groups

Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities

Fast-paced environment; Work under pressure; Manual dexterity; Attention to detail; Hand-eye co-ordination; Ability to distinguish between colours; Combination of sitting, standing, walking; Walking; Bending, crouching, kneeling; Tight deadlines; Overtime required

Transportation/Travel Information Public transportation is available

Work Site Environment Outdoors

Own Tools/Equipment Internet access; Cellular phone

Security and Safety Criminal record check; Basic security clearance

Survey Specialization Land survey; Topographic survey; Urban

Type of Systems

Operate GPS (Global Positioning System) and other navigation equipment; MS Access; MS Excel; MS PowerPoint; MS Windows; MS Word; AutoCAD; Architectural drafting system; Computerized land information system; MS Outlook

Additional Skills Keep survey information in systematic order

Experience 5 years or more

Education College/CEGEP

Languages English