Land survey technologist

Overview

Languages

English

• Bachelor's degree

Experience

5 years or more

On the road

Work locations may vary. Frequent or constant travel is required from the employee.

• Office
• Urban area
• Rural area
• Various locations
• Willing to relocate
• Remote location

Responsibilities

• 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
• Supervise technicians, technologists and other engineers
• Leading/instructing groups
• Train other workers

• 5-10 people
• Working groups

Experience and specialization

• Computerized land information system
• Geographic Information System (GIS)
• Operate GPS (Global Positioning System) and other navigation equipment
• AutoCAD
• Data processing and systems

• Topographic survey
• Land survey
• Engineering
• Geodetic
• Hydrographic
• Land development
• Urban

Additional information

• Basic security clearance
• Criminal record check

• Willing to travel

• Work under pressure
• Tight deadlines
• Attention to detail
• Combination of sitting, standing, walking
• Walking
• Bending, crouching, kneeling
• Large workload
• Overtime required

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

Benefits

• Dental plan
• Disability benefits
• Health care plan
• Vision care benefits

• Maternity and parental benefits

• Learning/training paid by employer
• On-site amenities
• Parking available