geomatics technician - land surveying

ABTECH; Ottawa; Hybrid; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in Ottawa is seeking a Surveying Technician who will operate survey instruments and develop methods for conducting field surveys. The ideal candidate should possess a trades certificate or diploma and have several years of relevant experience. This hybrid role offers a dynamic and supportive work environment with various employee benefits.

Benefits

Disability benefits

Life insurance

Paid time off (volunteering or personal days)

Learning / training paid by employer

Free parking available

Gasoline paid

Mileage paid

Qualifications

• 3 to 5 years of experience in surveying technology.
• Certificate or diploma in related trades.
• Ability to operate survey instruments and GPS devices.

Responsibilities

• Operate survey instruments and devices.
• Assist engineers in developing field survey methods.
• Train or arrange for training.

Skills

Accurate

Client focus

Interpersonal skills

Reliability

Team player

Education

Other trades certificate or diploma

Tools

GPS (Global Positioning System)

AutoCAD

Job description

• Education : Other trades certificate or diploma
• Experience : 3 years to less than 5 years
• Surveying technology / surveying
• Instructing

Work setting

• Office

Tasks

• Operate survey instruments and devices
• Assist survey engineers or professional surveyors to develop methods and procedures for conducting field surveys
• Troubleshoot and make minor adjustments to equipment
• Train or arrange for training

Computer and technology knowledge

• Operate GPS (Global Positioning System) and other navigation equipment
• AutoCAD

Area of specialization

• Construction
• Technical support
• Topographic survey
• Legal survey
• Land survey

Transportation / travel information

• Vehicle supplied by employer
• Valid driver's licence
• Willing to travel regularly

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Fast-paced environment
• Work under pressure
• Combination of sitting, standing, walking

Personal suitability

• Accurate
• Client focus
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Judgement
• Organized
• Reliability
• Team player
• Are you willing to relocate for this position?
• Do you have previous experience in this field of employment?
• Do you have the above-indicated required certifications?

Workplace information

• Hybrid
• Disability benefits
• Paramedical services coverage
• Gasoline paid
• Life insurance
• Mileage paid

Long term benefits

Other benefits

• Free parking available
• Learning / training paid by employer
• Paid time off (volunteering or personal days)