Technologist, Geomatics - Land Surveying

Employer

Great West Resources Ltd.

Languages

English

Education

• College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 1 year to 2 years
• Surveying technology/surveying
• Geographic information science and cartography

Work site environment

Outdoors

Work setting

• Rural area
• Various locations
• Remote location
• Camp

Tasks

• Operate survey instruments and devices
• Participate in field surveys
• 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
• 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
• Provide clients with information

Supervision

• 5-10 people
• Working groups

Computer and technology knowledge

• Geographic Information System (GIS)
• Operate GPS (Global Positioning System) and other navigation equipment
• AutoCAD
• MS Access
• MS Excel
• MS Outlook
• MS PowerPoint
• MS Windows
• MS Word
• Networking software
• Mapping and data visualization software

Technical experience

• Seismic surveying
• Mapping and surveying

Geophysics specialization

3D seismic

Transportation/travel information

• Own vehicle
• Vehicle supplied by employer
• Valid driver's licence
• Willing to travel
• Willing to travel regularly
• Public transportation is not available

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Fast-paced environment
• Work under pressure
• Tight deadlines
• Manual dexterity
• Attention to detail
• Hand-eye co-ordination
• Ability to distinguish between colours
• Combination of sitting, standing, walking
• Walking
• Bending, crouching, kneeling
• Large workload

Own tools/equipment

• Computer
• Cellular phone

Personal suitability

• Accurate
• Client focus
• Dependability
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Excellent oral communication
• Excellent written communication
• Judgement
• Organized
• Reliability
• Team player

Screening questions

• Do you have experience working in this field?
• Do you have the required certifications listed in the job posting?
• Do you meet the language requirements listed in the job posting for the position (English or French)?

Experience

5 years or more

Employment terms options

Day

Workplace information

On the road job