land surveyor

Education

• Bachelor's degree

Work site environment

• Outdoors
• Wet / damp

Work setting

• Rural area
• Various locations
• Construction company
• Land development company

Tasks

• Develop survey plans, methods and procedures for conducting legal surveys
• Prepare all data and documents related to surveys of real property boundaries
• Read blueprints, drawings and specifications to determine work requirements
• Supervise other land surveyors and / or field crews
• Supervise the preparation and compilation of all data and documents related to surveys of real property boundaries
• Plan, direct and supervise or conduct surveys to establish legal boundaries of properties
• Record all measurements and other information obtained during survey activities
• Advise and provide consultation on matters related to legal surveys
• 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
• Conduct feasibility studies of building projects
• Construction site supervision

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

• Licensure by federal, provincial or territorial authorities
• Licensure by the Association of Canada Lands Surveyors (ACLS)

Computer and technology knowledge

• ArcGIS
• AutoCAD
• MS Excel
• MS Word
• 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

Specialization or experience

• Green economy sector

Survey specialization

• Condominiums
• Construction
• Land development
• Topographic
• Land survey

Transportation / travel information

• Valid driver's licence
• Own transportation
• Own vehicle

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Fast-paced environment
• Work under pressure
• Tight deadlines
• Manual dexterity
• Attention to detail
• Combination of sitting, standing, walking
• Standing for extended periods
• Handling heavy loads

Own tools / equipment

• Steel-toed safety boots
• Hard hat
• Internet access
• Cellular phone
• Equipment
• Safety equipment / gear
• Safety harness
• Safety glasses / goggles
• Gloves

Personal suitability

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

Experience

• 3 years to less than 5 years

Green job

• Involves duties and responsibilities that lead to positive environmental outcomes

Workplace information

• Hybrid

Financial benefits

• As per collective agreement

Other benefits

• Team building opportunities