party chief, land surveying

Work site environment

• Outdoors

Work setting

• Urban area
• Rural area
• Private sector land surveying establishments
• General office

Tasks

• Prepare all data and documents related to surveys of real property boundaries
• Read blueprints, drawings and specifications to determine work requirements
• Plan, direct and supervise or conduct surveys to establish legal boundaries of properties
• Record all measurements and other information obtained during survey activities
• Determine precise locations using electronic distance measuring equipment
• Survey and lay out subdivisions for rural and urban development

Computer and technology knowledge

• Computer-aided design (CAD)

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

• Condominiums
• Construction
• Engineering
• Geodetic
• Land development
• Severances
• Subdivisions
• Topographic

Transportation / travel information

• Valid driver's licence

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Combination of sitting, standing, walking
• Standing for extended periods

Own tools / equipment

• Steel-toed safety boots
• Cellular phone

Personal suitability

• Accurate
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Excellent oral communication
• Excellent written communication
• Judgement
• Organized
• Team player

Screening questions

• Are you authorized to work in Canada?
• Do you have experience working in this field?
• Do you live near the job location?
• Do you meet the language requirements listed in the job posting?

Employment terms options

• Day
• Overtime available

Health benefits

• Health care plan

Financial benefits

• Bonus
• Group insurance benefits

Other benefits

• Learning / training paid by employer