Land Survey Technologist

Employer

Lovse Surveys Ltd.

Languages

English

Education

College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 1 year to 2 years

Work site environment

Outdoors

Work setting

• Urban area
• Rural area
• Various locations
• Willing to relocate
• Relocation costs not covered by employer

Tasks

• Operate survey instruments and devices
• Participate in field surveys
• Keep survey information in systematic order
• Keep records, measurements and other survey information in systematic order
• 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
• Record measurements and other information obtained during 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
• MS Excel
• MS Outlook
• MS PowerPoint
• MS Windows
• MS Word

Survey specialization

Land survey

Transportation/travel information

• Own vehicle
• Valid driver's licence
• Own transportation
• Willing to travel
• Willing to travel regularly
• Travel expenses not paid by employer
• Public transportation is not available

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Fast-paced environment
• Tight deadlines
• Attention to detail
• Walking
• Bending, crouching, kneeling

Personal suitability

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

Screening questions

• Are you authorized to work in Canada?
• Are you available to start on the date listed in the job posting?
• Are you currently a student?
• Are you willing to relocate for this position?
• Do you have experience working in this field?
• Do you live near the job location?
• What is the highest level of study you have completed?
• What is your current level of study?

Experience

1 year to less than 2 years

Workplace information

Remote

Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Disability benefits
• Health care plan

Financial benefits

• Gasoline paid
• Life insurance