geomatics technologist - land surveying

Work site environment

• Outdoors

Work setting

• Office
• Urban area
• Rural area
• Various locations
• 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

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

• Survey Technologist Trade Certificate

Computer and technology knowledge

• Operate GPS (Global Positioning System) and other navigation equipment
• AutoCAD
• MS Access
• MS Excel
• MS Outlook
• MS Windows
• MS Word

Survey specialization

• Topographic survey
• Legal survey
• Land survey
• Engineering
• Geodetic
• Land development

Transportation / travel information

• Vehicle supplied by employer
• Willing to travel
• Travel expenses paid by employer

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Combination of sitting, standing, walking
• Walking
• Bending, crouching, kneeling

Personal suitability

• Team player

Screening questions

• Are you authorized to work in Canada?
• Do you have experience working in this field?

Employment terms options

• Day
• Overtime available

Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Health care plan
• Vision care benefits