Survey Technician

St. Lawrence Parks Commission; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 58,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Staff discounts

Paid benefits

Employee Family Assistance Program

Pension plan option

Vacation and holiday compensation

Job summary

The St. Lawrence Parks Commission is seeking a Survey Technician responsible for conducting surveys and collaborating with contracted firms to set building grades. The ideal candidate will have knowledge in surveying principles, a valid Class 'G' driver’s license, and must be skilled in using AutoCAD among other tools.

This seasonal position offers attractive benefits such as staff discounts, paid benefits, and a pension plan option. A commitment to diversity and inclusion is essential in our hiring process.

Qualifications

• Valid Class 'G' driver's license.
• Knowledge of Occupational Health and Safety Act.
• Experience in GIS tools and databases.

Responsibilities

• Clear survey lines and place benchmarks.
• Calculate grades for various constructions.
• Review proposed plans for conflicts.

Skills

Knowledge of surveying principles

Mathematical skills (algebra, geometry, trigonometry)

Effective organizational skills

Oral and written communication skills

GIS tools and software

Education

Knowledge and/or experience in survey engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

ArcGIS

Job description

Position Overview

Title: Survey Technician (Class 2, Engineering Survey)

Competition No: 2026-SLPC-2141

Classification: Technician 2, Engineering Survey

Salary Range: $1,120.40 – $1,358.26 per week

Period: February – December

Employment Type: Group 3, Seasonal Recurring

Hours of Work: 36.25 Hours per Week

Division: Maintenance Operation

Location: Maintenance Building

Language of Position: English

Area of Search: Open

Responsibilities

• Clear survey lines and place benchmarks, run centre lines for road construction and baselines for topography surveys
• Work with contracted firms and Commission staff to set grades for building structures
• Calculate grades for roads and parking lots, drainage ditches, culverts, tile beds and all underground water and sewage lines that are gravity flow
• Locate all underground services such as electrical, telephone, water and sewage in all park areas including Upper Canada Village and Upper Canada Golf Course
• Discuss implementation of operations with agencies working on Commission property to ensure safe and efficient procedures are used
• Review proposed plans to assess conflicts and/or inaccuracies and recommend action
• Maintain up-to-date filing data containing field records
• Prepare field drawings of surveys

Qualifications

• Valid Class ‘G’ driver’s license (mandatory)
• Knowledge and/or experience equivalent to a field of study in the survey engineering field
• Understanding of surveying principles and practices, construction and related fields
• Mathematical skills related to surveying, with emphasis on algebra, geometry, and trigonometry for working sketch plans and drawings
• Knowledge of the Occupational Health and Safety Act as it applies to the work performed
• Oral and written communication and interpersonal skills to work with all levels of staff in completing projects safely, efficiently, and timely
• Effective organizational skills to assess work, set priorities and coordinate projects with staff
• Knowledge and experience with specialized computer software (e.g., AutoCAD), digital terrain modeling, alignments, drafting techniques and standards
• Experience in GIS tools, software, and databases
• Demonstrated understanding of control networks, coordinate geometry, and use of map projections and datum to prepare geomatics generated products using AutoCAD, ArcGIS, Access, Excel, etc.

Benefits

• Staff discounts
• Paid benefits
• Employee and Family Assistance Program (EFAP)
• Option to join an excellent pension plan
• Percentage paid in lieu of vacation and statutory holidays

EEO Statement

The St. Lawrence Parks Commission is committed to employment equity. We welcome applications from people with disabilities, Indigenous, Black and racialized individuals, as well as people from a diversity of ethnic and cultural origins, sexual orientations, gender identities and expressions. The Commission is also committed to an inclusive, barrier‑free selection process and will make appropriate accommodations throughout the recruitment and selection process for applicants with disabilities. The St. Lawrence Parks Commission reserves the right to request additional confirmation from applicant as required for the purposes of confirming eligibility, complying with applicable laws, ensuring quality of service, or complying with requests for accommodation. The St. Lawrence Parks Commission will provide additional accessible accommodations on request.