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land survey technologist
With some duties as a data processing specialist
Posted on January 02, 2025 by Employer details Onoya Construction Surveys
Job details
Education: Bachelor's degree. Work setting: Office. Urban area. Rural area. Various locations. Willing to relocate. Remote location. Tasks: Operate survey instruments and devices. Participate in field surveys. Supervise drafting and technical staff. Keep survey information in systematic order. Assist in the calculation, analysis and computation of measurements obtained during field surveys. Assist in the preparation of detailed drawings, charts and plans. Keep records, measurements and other survey information in systematic order. Analyze latitude, longitude and angles and compute trigonometric and other calculations to plot features, contours and areas to a specific scale. 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. Determine precise geographic locations using global positioning systems (GPS) equipment. Prepare detailed drawings, charts and plans and survey notes and reports. Record measurements and other information obtained during field survey activities. Supervise and co-ordinate field survey activities. Supervise technicians, technologists and other engineers. Leading/instructing groups. Train other workers. Supervision: 5-10 people. Working groups. Computer and technology knowledge: Computerized land information system. Geographic Information System (GIS). Operate GPS (Global Positioning System) and other navigation equipment. AutoCAD. Data processing and systems. Survey specialization: Topographic survey. Land survey. Engineering. Geodetic. Hydrographic. Land development. Urban. Security and safety: Basic security clearance. Criminal record check. Transportation/travel information: Willing to travel. Work conditions and physical capabilities: Work under pressure. Tight deadlines. Attention to detail. Combination of sitting, standing, walking. Walking. Bending, crouching, kneeling. Large workload. Overtime required. Personal suitability: Accurate. Dependability. Efficient interpersonal skills. Excellent oral communication. Judgement. Organized. Reliability. Team player. Screening questions: Are you currently legally able to work in Canada?. Do you currently reside in proximity to the advertised location?. Do you have previous experience in this field of employment?. Do you have the above-indicated required certifications?. Experience: 5 years or more. Workplace information: On the road job. Health benefits: Dental plan. Disability benefits. Health care plan. Vision care benefits. Long term benefits: Maternity and parental benefits. Other benefits: Learning/training paid by employer. On-site amenities. Parking available.- LocationVarious locationsSurrey, , BCDuncan, , BC
- Workplace information On the road
- Salary$45.00HOUR hourly / 40 hours per week
- Terms of employment Permanent employmentFull time
- Day, Evening, Weekend, Overtime, On Call, Flexible Hours
- Starts as soon as possible
- Benefits: Health benefits, Long term benefits, Other benefits
- vacancies 3 vacancies
- Source Job Bank #3194471
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Overview
Languages
English
Education
- Bachelor's degree
Experience
5 years or more
On the road
Work locations may vary. Frequent or constant travel is required from the employee.
Work setting
- Office
- Urban area
- Rural area
- Various locations
- Willing to relocate
- Remote location
Responsibilities
Tasks
- Operate survey instruments and devices
- Participate in field surveys
- Supervise drafting and technical staff
- Keep survey information in systematic order
- Assist in the calculation, analysis and computation of measurements obtained during field surveys
- Assist in the preparation of detailed drawings, charts and plans
- Keep records, measurements and other survey information in systematic order
- Analyze latitude, longitude and angles and compute trigonometric and other calculations to plot features, contours and areas to a specific scale
- 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
- Determine precise geographic locations using global positioning systems (GPS) equipment
- Prepare detailed drawings, charts and plans and survey notes and reports
- Record measurements and other information obtained during field survey activities
- Supervise and co-ordinate field survey activities
- Supervise technicians, technologists and other engineers
- Leading/instructing groups
- Train other workers
Supervision
- 5-10 people
- Working groups
Experience and specialization
Computer and technology knowledge
- Computerized land information system
- Geographic Information System (GIS)
- Operate GPS (Global Positioning System) and other navigation equipment
- AutoCAD
- Data processing and systems
Survey specialization
- Topographic survey
- Land survey
- Engineering
- Geodetic
- Hydrographic
- Land development
- Urban
Additional information
Security and safety
- Basic security clearance
- Criminal record check
Transportation/travel information
- Willing to travel
Work conditions and physical capabilities
- Work under pressure
- Tight deadlines
- Attention to detail
- Combination of sitting, standing, walking
- Walking
- Bending, crouching, kneeling
- Large workload
- Overtime required
Personal suitability
- Accurate
- Dependability
- Efficient interpersonal skills
- Excellent oral communication
- Judgement
- Organized
- Reliability
- Team player
Benefits
Health benefits
- Dental plan
- Disability benefits
- Health care plan
- Vision care benefits
Long term benefits
- Maternity and parental benefits
Other benefits
- Learning/training paid by employer
- On-site amenities
- Parking available
Who can apply for this job?
The employer accepts applications from:
- Canadian citizens and permanent or temporary residents of Canada.
- Other candidates with or without a valid Canadian work permit.
Advertised until
2025-04-13
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