Senior Land Surveyor

City of Ottawa; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 113,000 - 144,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled land surveyor to lead complex surveying projects and manage a dedicated team. This role involves providing expert geomatics services to support city planning and infrastructure development. You will be responsible for overseeing the production of legal surveys, ensuring compliance with regulations, and mentoring staff. The ideal candidate will possess a strong background in cadastral surveying and demonstrate exceptional leadership and communication skills. Join a dynamic team committed to enhancing urban design and development in a vibrant city environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years as a licensed Ontario land surveyor.
• Expertise in legal surveying and geomatics products.

Responsibilities

• Plan and manage complex legal surveys for city projects.
• Manage staff and contracts to support branch operations.

Skills

Cadastral Surveying

Geodesy

Hydrography

Photogrammetry

GIS

Global Positioning Systems

Leadership

Communication Skills

Education

4 year university degree in geomatics engineering

Tools

Land Information Systems

Job description

Requisition ID: 17140
Department: Planning, Development & Building Dept.
Service: ROW, Heritage & Urban Dsgn Services
Branch: Surveys & Mapping Branch
Employment Type: 1 Full-time Permanent -
Work Hours: 35.00 hours per week
Affiliation: MPE
Salary Information: $113,700.86 - $143,798.20 annually (2025 rates of pay)
Location: 100 Constellation, Nepean
City: Ottawa, ON
Job Category: Planning and Infrastructure
Application Close: 29/04/2025

JOB SUMMARY

Surveys and Mapping provides corporate legal survey and mapping services in support of the City’s planning, development and infrastructure operations and to enable all City-led construction projects.

You are responsible for planning and managing the production of assigned, highly complex legal surveys and geomatics products for clients across the corporation, and serving as a City land surveying expert.

You are also responsible for managing staff, administering contracts and supporting branch operations.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Completion of 4 year university degree in geomatics engineering, geomatics science or other related field.

Minimum of 5 years of experience as a licensed Ontario land surveyor.

CERTIFICATIONS AND LICENCES

Licensed Ontario Land Surveyor (cadastral surveying) with Association of Ontario Land Surveyors (AOLS).

KNOWLEDGE

• Concepts, theories, principles, methods, techniques and practices of cadastral surveying, geodesy, hydrography and photogrammetry.
• Code of Ethics and Standards of Practice for Ontario Land Surveyors.
• Detailed and expert knowledge of Ontario statutes and regulations related to surveys as well as the wider discipline of Real Property Law.
• Court proceedings and common law relating to real property in Ontario.
• Land planning fundamentals.
• Current and emerging trends in the Legal Surveying field.
• GIS and Land Management/Land Information systems.
• Global Positioning Systems methods and procedures.
• Supervisory techniques in a unionized environment.
• Ability to communicate effectively (both orally and in writing) to convey complex property law considerations to various audiences.
• Must be familiar with all applicable health and safety legislation, have knowledge of any potential or actual danger to health or safety in the workplace, and have knowledge of appropriate actions to be taken in order to ensure the health and safety of staff in accordance with applicable legislation and City policies and procedures.

COMPETENCIES, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Core Behaviours
Core behaviours define the City's expectations of the behaviours employees should demonstrate in performing their work. They are reflective of the City's culture and values and guide all our present and future activities. Every employee is encouraged to learn, embody, and demonstrate these core behaviours.

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Leadership Competencies
The City has defined key competencies that leaders are expected to embody and demonstrate to successfully move the organization towards achieving its strategic objectives and create an organizational culture that supports and empowers employees to excel, grow and reach their full potential. These leadership competencies and associated behaviours are expected to be demonstrated by leaders at all levels of the organization.

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WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW

• Language Requirement: English oral, reading, writing.
• Driver’s License Requirement: A valid Ontario unrestricted G class driver’s license (or provincial equivalent) with no more than 6 demerit points accumulated.
• Experience and formal training combined with demonstrated performance and ability may substitute for stipulated academic requirements.

We wish to thank all applicants for their interest and effort in applying for this position. Only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.

The City of Ottawa promotes the principles of diversity and inclusion and adheres to the tenets of the Canadian Human Rights Act and the Ontario Human Rights Code. We encourage applications from members of Indigenous, Black and other racialized communities, persons with disabilities, women and non-binary persons, persons of all ethnic origins, religions, sexual orientations, classes, gender identities and expressions.
Candidates are encouraged to self-identify as a member of one or more designated employment equity groups in the self-identification questionnaire.

The City of Ottawa provides accommodation during all parts of the hiring process, upon request, to applicants with disabilities. If contacted to proceed to the selection process, please advise us if you require any accommodation.

Accessible formats and communication supports are available upon request. Please contact the HR Service Centre at 613-580-2424, extension 47411.