land survey technologist

Groupe minier CMAC-Thyssen; Val-d'Or; On-site; CAD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dental plan

Disability benefits

Health care plan

Paramedical services coverage

Vision care benefits

Life insurance

Long-term care insurance

Job summary

Groupe minier CMAC-Thyssen is seeking a field survey technician to support mining operations on site in Canada. The role involves operating survey instruments, collecting data during field surveys and assisting with drawings and reports.

The ideal candidate has 1–2 years of experience, a college-level certificate, and is comfortable working outdoors at various locations. On-site work with no remote option is required.

Qualifications

• College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 1 year to 2 years.
• 1 year to less than 2 years of experience in the field.
• On site work with no remote option.

Responsibilities

• Operate survey instruments and devices.
• Participate in field surveys.
• Keep survey information in systematic order.
• Assist in the calculation, analysis and computation of measurements.
• Assist in preparing detailed drawings, charts and plans.
• Record measurements and survey information accurately.
• Supervise and coordinate field survey activities.

Skills

Surveying

GPS

Field work

Data analysis

Education

College/CEGEP certificate (1–2 years)

Tools

AutoCAD

Job description

Overview

Languages

French

Education

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

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

• Various locations

Responsibilities

Tasks

• Operate survey instruments and devices
• Participate in field surveys
• 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

Experience and specialization

Computer and technology knowledge

• AutoCAD

Mining equipment

• Specialized drills

Benefits

Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Disability benefits
• Health care plan
• Paramedical services coverage
• Vision care benefits

Financial benefits

• Life insurance

Long term benefits

• Long-term care insurance

Employment groups

This employer promotes equal employment opportunities for all job applicants, including those self-identifying as a member of these groups:

Support for newcomers and refugees

• Assists with immediate settlement needs of newcomers and/or refugees (for example: housing, transportation, storage, childcare, winter clothing, etc.)
• Supports newcomers and/or refugees with foreign credential recognition
• Offers mentorship programs that pair newcomers and/or refugees with experienced employees
• Provides diversity and cross-cultural trainings to create a welcoming work environment for newcomers and/or refugees
• Does not require Canadian work experience

Support for Indigenous people

• Develops and maintains relationships with indigenous communities, indigenous-owned businesses and organizations
• Provides cultural competency training and/or awareness training to all employees to create a welcoming work environment for Indigenous workers

Supports for visible minorities

• Provides diversity and cross-cultural training to create a welcoming work environment for members of visible minorities