Field Geomatics Survey Technician

City-of-Cambridge,-O; Cambridge; On-site; CAD 73,000 - 77,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

OMERS pension

Comprehensive benefits

Job summary

The City of Cambridge is seeking a Survey Technician to perform field surveys and document infrastructure data, supporting municipal engineering and construction projects.

You will operate GNSS/GPS receivers and total stations, review drawings, and process data to maintain accurate datasets. The role requires a Grade 12 plus a two-year diploma in a related field, with potential asset designations.

Qualifications

• Completion of Grade 12 plus a two-year diploma in Civil Engineering Technology, Surveying Technology, Geomatics or related discipline.
• Certified Engineering Technologist (CET), Certified Technician (C.Tech), Certified Survey Technician (CST) or equivalent designation would be considered an asset.

Responsibilities

• Undertake field surveys and collect geospatial and infrastructure information using conventional and GPS survey equipment.
• Establish horizontal and vertical control and perform layout, staking, and verification surveys for municipal construction and maintenance projects.
• Gather and document information related to municipal infrastructure, including grades, elevations, service locations, property features, and underground utilities.
• Review engineering drawings, legal plans, and municipal records to support survey and construction activities.
• Process survey information, perform calculations, and prepare field documentation and datasets for engineering and construction purposes.
• Maintain survey records and ensure data quality and accuracy.
• Assist with coordination, maintenance, calibration, and safe operation of survey equipment and related technology.
• Collaborate with City staff, consultants, contractors, and utility agencies to support project delivery.

Skills

Survey experience 2-3 yrs

GNSS/GPS operation

Total station operation

Reading engineering drawings

Education

Grade 12 + 2-year diploma in Civil Engineering Tech / Surveying Tech / Geomatics

CET / C.Tech / CST asset

Tools

Civil 3D

Job description

The City of Cambridge is seeking a Survey Technician to perform field surveys and document infrastructure data, supporting municipal engineering and construction projects.

You will operate GNSS/GPS receivers and total stations, review drawings, and process data to maintain accurate datasets. The role requires a Grade 12 plus a two-year diploma in a related field, with potential asset designations.