Job Description

Work Term: Permanent Work Language: English Hours: 40 hours per week Education: Bachelor's degree Experience: 2 years to less than 3 years

Work setting

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Office Urban area Rural area Various locations Willing to relocate Remote location

Tasks

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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

Computer and technology knowledge

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Computerized land information system Geographic Information System (GIS) Operate GPS (Global Positioning System) and other navigation equipment AutoCAD Data processing and systems

Area of specialization

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Construction

Survey specialization

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Topographic survey Land survey Engineering Geodetic Hydrographic Land development Urban

Security and safety

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Basic security clearance Criminal record check

Transportation/travel information

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Willing to travel

Work conditions and physical capabilities

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Work under pressure Tight deadlines Attention to detail Combination of sitting, standing, walking Walking Bending, crouching, kneeling Large workload

Personal suitability

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Accurate Dependability Efficient interpersonal skills Excellent oral communication Judgement Organized Reliability Team player

Screening questions

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Are you authorized to work in Canada? Do you have experience working in this field? Do you have the above-indicated required certifications? Do you live near the job location?

Workplace information

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On the road job

Health benefits

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Dental plan Disability benefits Health care plan Vision care benefits

Long term benefits

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Maternity and parental benefits

Other benefits

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Learning/training paid by employer On-site amenities * Parking available