surveyor, land

Blue Star Construction Corp
Concord, ON, CA
$80K-$100K a year (estimated)
Permanent
  • Durée de l'emploi : Permanent
  • Langue de travail : Anglais
  • Heures de travail : 50 hours per week
  • Education :
  • Expérience :

Education

  • Registered Apprenticeship certificate
  • or equivalent experience

Work site environment

Outdoors

Work setting

  • Construction company
  • Commercial and / or industrial construction

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

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

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

Screening questions

  • Are you available for the advertised start date?
  • Are you currently a student?
  • Are you currently legally able to work in Canada?
  • Do you have previous experience in this field of employment?
  • What is your current field of study?

Experience

2 years to less than 3 years

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
  • 8 days ago