engineering survey technician

Government of Canada; Northwestern Ontario; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A government agency in Northwestern Ontario seeks a survey technician to operate survey instruments, participate in field surveys, and supervise activities. The ideal candidate will have a college education in civil engineering technology and 1-2 years of experience. Knowledge of GPS systems and AutoCAD is essential. This position requires an ability to work on-site with a focus on attention to detail. Benefits include free parking and training paid by the employer.

Benefits

Free parking available

Learning/training paid by employer

On-site amenities

Transportation provided by employer

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of experience in surveying.
• Knowledge of AutoCAD and GPS systems.
• Ability to maintain detailed records.

Responsibilities

• Operate survey instruments and devices.
• Participate in field surveys.
• Supervise and coordinate field survey activities.

Skills

Operating survey instruments

Global Positioning Systems (GPS)

Attention to detail

Communication

Teamwork

Education

College/CEGEP in Civil Engineering Technology

Tools

AutoCAD

MS Excel

GPS equipment

Job description

Overview Languages

English

Education

• College/CEGEP
• Civil engineering technology/technician
• Surveying technology/surveying

Experience

1 year to less than 2 years

On site

Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.

Work site environment

• Outdoors

Work setting

• Urban area
• Rural area
• Various locations

Responsibilities 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
• Determine precise geographic locations using global positioning systems (GPS) equipment
• Supervise and co-ordinate field survey activities

Experience and specialization Computer and technology knowledge

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

Area of specialization

• Construction

Survey specialization

• Land survey
• Engineering

Additional information Security and safety

• Driver's validity licence check

Transportation/travel information

• Vehicle supplied by employer
• Valid driver's licence
• Willing to travel
• Travel expenses paid by employer

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Fast-paced environment
• Tight deadlines
• Attention to detail
• Walking

Own tools/equipment

• Cellular phone

Personal suitability

• Accurate
• Dependability
• Judgement
• Organized
• Reliability
• Team player

Benefits Other benefits

• Free parking available
• Learning/training paid by employer
• On-site amenities
• Transportation provided by employer