party chief, land surveying

Government of Canada - Central; Central Ontario; On-site; CAD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A governmental organization in Central Ontario is seeking a Land Survey Technician. The position requires 2 to 3 years of experience in land surveying and involves preparing survey data, reading blueprints, and supervising legal boundary establishment. Candidates should have strong communication skills, computer knowledge, and be able to operate various surveying equipment. Benefits include health care plans and bonuses. This is an on-site role requiring a valid driver's licence and the use of personal tools.

Benefits

Health care plan

Bonus

Group insurance benefits

Learning/training paid by employer

Qualifications

• 2 years to less than 3 years of experience in land surveying.
• Knowledge of health care plans and group insurance benefits.

Responsibilities

• Prepare all data and documents related to surveys of real property boundaries.
• Read blueprints, drawings and specifications to determine work requirements.
• Plan, direct and supervise surveys to establish legal boundaries of properties.
• Record all measurements and other information obtained during survey activities.

Skills

Operate survey equipment

Operate total station

Operate GPS navigation equipment

Computer-aided design (CAD)

Education

No degree, certificate or diploma

Tools

Steel-toed safety boots

Cellular phone

Job description

Overview

Languages: English

Education

• No degree, certificate or diploma

Experience

2 years to less than 3 years

Work arrangement

• 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
• Private sector land surveying establishments
• General office

Responsibilities

• Prepare all data and documents related to surveys of real property boundaries
• Read blueprints, drawings and specifications to determine work requirements
• Plan, direct and supervise or conduct surveys to establish legal boundaries of properties
• Record all measurements and other information obtained during survey activities
• Determine precise locations using electronic distance measuring equipment
• Survey and lay out subdivisions for rural and urban development

Experience and specialization

• Computer and technology knowledge: Computer-aided design (CAD)

Field skills experience

• Operate survey equipment
• Operate total station to obtain information about property boundaries
• Operate GPS (Global Positioning System) and other navigation equipment

Survey specialization

• Condominiums
• Construction
• Engineering
• Geodetic
• Land development
• Severances
• Subdivisions
• Topographic

Additional information

• Transportation/travel information: Valid driver's licence

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Combination of sitting, standing, walking
• Standing for extended periods

Own tools/equipment

• Steel-toed safety boots
• Cellular phone

Personal suitability

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

Benefits

• Health care plan

Financial benefits

• Bonus
• Group insurance benefits

Other benefits

• Learning/training paid by employer