land survey technologist
Posted on May 26, 2026 by a licensed third-party for Employer details Onoya Construction Surveys
Job details
Education: Bachelor's degree. Work setting: Office. Urban area. Rural area. Various locations. Willing to relocate. Remote location. Tasks: Operate survey instruments and devices. Participate in field surveys. Supervise drafting and technical staff. 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. Computer and technology knowledge: Computerized land information system. Geographic Information System (GIS). Operate GPS (Global Positioning System) and other navigation equipment. AutoCAD. Data processing and systems. Area of specialization: Construction. Survey specialization: Topographic survey. Land survey. Engineering. Geodetic. Hydrographic. Land development. Urban. Security and safety: Basic security clearance. Criminal record check. Transportation/travel information: Willing to travel. Work conditions and physical capabilities: Work under pressure. Tight deadlines. Attention to detail. Combination of sitting, standing, walking. Walking. Bending, crouching, kneeling. Large workload. Personal suitability: Accurate. Dependability. Efficient interpersonal skills. Excellent oral communication. Judgement. Organized. Reliability. Team player. Screening questions: Are you authorized to work in Canada?. Do you have experience working in this field?. Do you have the required certifications listed in the job posting?. Do you live near the job location?. Employment terms options: Evening. Experience: 2 years to less than 3 years. Employment terms options: Flexible hours. On call. Day. Weekend. Overtime required. Overtime available. Workplace information: On the road job. Health benefits: Dental plan. Disability benefits. Health care plan. Vision care benefits. Long term benefits: Maternity and parental benefits. Other benefits: Learning/training paid by employer. On-site amenities. Parking available. Support for youths: Offers on-the-job training tailored to youth. Offers mentorship, coaching and/or networking opportunities for youth. Support for Indigenous people: Offers mentorship, coaching and/or networking opportunities for Indigenous workers . 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 .- Location Surrey, BCV3Z 6P4
- Work location On the road
- Salary$38.46HOUR hourly / 40 hours per week
- Terms of employment Permanent employmentFull time
- Overtime required, Day, Evening, Weekend, On call, Flexible hours, Overtime available
- Starts as soon as possible
- Benefits: Health benefits, Long term benefits, Other benefits
- vacancies 2 vacancies
- Source Job Bank #3584080
Overview
Languages
English
Education
- Bachelor's degree
Experience
2 years to less than 3 years
On the road
Work locations may vary. Frequent or constant travel is required from the employee.
Work setting
- Office
- Urban area
- Rural area
- Various locations
- Willing to relocate
- Remote location
Responsibilities
Tasks
- Operate survey instruments and devices
- Participate in field surveys
- Supervise drafting and technical staff
- 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
Experience and specialization
Computer and technology knowledge
- Computerized land information system
- Geographic Information System (GIS)
- Operate GPS (Global Positioning System) and other navigation equipment
- AutoCAD
- Data processing and systems
Area of specialization
- Construction
Survey specialization
- Topographic survey
- Land survey
- Engineering
- Geodetic
- Hydrographic
- Land development
- Urban
Additional information
Security and safety
- Basic security clearance
- Criminal record check
Transportation/travel information
- Willing to travel
Work conditions and physical capabilities
- Work under pressure
- Tight deadlines
- Attention to detail
- Combination of sitting, standing, walking
- Walking
- Bending, crouching, kneeling
- Large workload
Personal suitability
- Accurate
- Dependability
- Efficient interpersonal skills
- Excellent oral communication
- Judgement
- Organized
- Reliability
- Team player
Benefits
Health benefits
- Dental plan
- Disability benefits
- Health care plan
- Vision care benefits
Long term benefits
- Maternity and parental benefits
Other benefits
- Learning/training paid by employer
- On-site amenities
- Parking available
Employment groups
This employer promotes equal employment opportunities for all job applicants, including those self-identifying as a member of these groups:
Support for youths
- Offers on-the-job training tailored to youth
- Offers mentorship, coaching and/or networking opportunities for youth
Support for Indigenous people
- Offers mentorship, coaching and/or networking opportunities for Indigenous workers
- 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
Who can apply for this job?
You can apply if you are:
- a Canadian citizen
- a permanent resident of Canada
- a temporary resident of Canada with a valid work permit
Do not apply if you are not authorized to work in Canada. The employer will not respond to your application.
Advertised until
2026-06-16
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