surveyor, land

Overview

Languages

English

Education

• Registered Apprenticeship certificate
• or equivalent experience

Experience

2 years to less than 3 years

Work site environment

• Outdoors

Work setting

• Construction company
• Commercial and/or industrial construction

Responsibilities

Tasks

• Record all measurements and other information obtained during survey activities
• Analyze, manage and display data using geographic information systems and computer-aided design and drafting
• Determine precise locations using electronic distance measuring equipment
• Survey and lay out subdivisions for rural and urban development
• Maintain, repair and calibrate precision measuring instruments
• Communicate technical problems, processes and solutions
• Prepare or supervise the preparation of drawings, specifications and other construction documents for use by contractors and tradespersons
• Develop plans, elevations, cross sections and detailed drawings
• Read and interpret blueprints, drawings and sketches to determine specifications and calculate requirements

Experience and specialization

Computer and technology knowledge

• AutoCAD
• MS PowerPoint
• MS Word
• Spreadsheet

Type of experience

• Civil

Field skills experience

• Operate survey equipment
• Operate total station to obtain information about property boundaries
• Operate GPS (Global Positioning System) and other navigation equipment

Survey specialization

• Topographic survey

Additional information

Security and safety

• Criminal record check
• Driving record check (abstract)

Transportation/travel information

• Valid driver's licence

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Work under pressure
• Tight deadlines
• Attention to detail
• Combination of sitting, standing, walking
• Standing for extended periods
• Handling heavy loads

Personal suitability

• Accurate
• Efficient interpersonal skills

Benefits

Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Disability benefits
• Health care plan
• Paramedical services coverage
• Vision care benefits

Financial benefits

• Group insurance benefits
• Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP)

Long term benefits

• Long-term care insurance

Other benefits

• Free parking available
• Learning/training paid by employer
• Other benefits
• Parking available