Overview
Languages
English
Education
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College/CEGEP
- or equivalent experience
- Surveying engineering
- Surveying technology/surveying
Experience
Experience an asset
On the road
Work locations may vary. Frequent or constant travel is required from the employee.
Work site environment
Work setting
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Urban area
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Rural area
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Various locations
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Remote location
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Construction industry
Responsibilities
Tasks
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Operate survey instruments and devices
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Participate in field surveys
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Keep survey information in systematic order
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Assist in the calculation, analysis and computation of measurements obtained during field surveys
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Assist in the preparation of detailed drawings, charts and plans
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Keep records, measurements and other survey information in systematic order
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Analyze latitude, longitude and angles and compute trigonometric and other calculations to plot features, contours and areas to a specific scale
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Assist survey engineers or professional surveyors to develop methods and procedures for conducting field surveys
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Conduct field surveys and operate survey instruments and computer equipment to measure distance, angles, elevations and contours
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Determine precise geographic locations using global positioning systems (GPS) equipment
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Prepare detailed drawings, charts and plans and survey notes and reports
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Record measurements and other information obtained during field survey activities
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Supervise and co-ordinate field survey activities
Supervision
Experience and specialization
Computer and technology knowledge
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Operate GPS (Global Positioning System) and other navigation equipment
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AutoCAD
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MS Excel
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MS Windows
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MS Word
Field skills experience
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Operate total station to obtain information about property boundaries
Survey specialization
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Topographic survey
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Legal survey
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Land survey
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Engineering
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Geodetic
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Hydrographic
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Land development
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Urban
Additional information
Security and safety
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Driver's validity licence check
Transportation/travel information
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Vehicle supplied by employer
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Valid driver's licence
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Willing to travel
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Willing to travel regularly
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Travel expenses paid by employer
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Parking paid by employer
Work conditions and physical capabilities
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Fast-paced environment
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Manual dexterity
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Attention to detail
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Ability to distinguish between colours
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Combination of sitting, standing, walking
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Walking
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Bending, crouching, kneeling
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Overtime required
Own tools/equipment
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Internet access
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Cellular phone
Personal suitability
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Accurate
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Client focus
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Dependability
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Excellent oral communication
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Excellent written communication
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Organized
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Reliability
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Team player
Benefits
Health benefits
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Dental plan
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Health care plan
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Paramedical services coverage
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Vision care benefits
Financial benefits
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Bonus
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Gasoline paid
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Group insurance benefits
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Life insurance
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Mileage paid
Long term benefits
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Maternity and parental benefits
Other benefits
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Free parking available
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Learning/training paid by employer
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Paid time off (volunteering or personal days)
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Team building opportunities
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Transportation provided by employer
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Travel insurance
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Variable or compressed work week
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Wellness program
Who can apply to this job?
Only apply to this job if:
- You are a Canadian citizen, a permanent or a temporary resident of Canada.
- You have a valid Canadian work permit.
If you are not authorized to work in Canada, do not apply. The employer will not respond to your application.