Survey Technician I

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Internal candidates please note that in order to be considered based on your seniority, applications must be received by 4:00pm on December 24.

Please attach copies of your education/membership(s) as "other documents".

Please ensure that you have a resume and Driver's Abstract to attach, as these are required documents when applying to this posting. If you do not currently possess a Driver’s Licence, or are waiting to receive a Driver's Abstract, you are still eligible to apply. Please upload a word document stating “Driver’s Abstract is on order” or “Do not possess a Driver’s Licence”.

Testing may be required. If no fully qualified candidates apply, those not fully qualified may be considered for a training opportunity. Training rates will apply.

Positions that become vacant within the same classification may be filled as a result of this posting if the vacancy occurs within 30 days of closing.

Posting Information

Posting Number: CK53518P

Position Title: Survey Technician I

No. of Staff Required: 1

Position Type: FT

Position Groups: CUPE Civic

Division: Infrastructure (DV220)

Department: Infrastructure Delivery (DP214)

Branch: Infrastructure Delivery (BR214)

Purpose of Your Position

A Survey Technician I conducts preliminary construction and topographical surveys, processes collected field data, and supports Survey Technician II in surveying activities.

Duties

• Assists in completion of survey projects and undertakes independent survey projects as assigned.
• Operates survey equipment, including GPS, total stations, and manual levels, ensuring accurate, timely, and high-quality survey results.
• Provides technical calculations and survey data to determine precise locations and measurements of points, elevations, grades, levels, areas, and contours for design, construction, confirmation of property lines, or other municipal purposes.
• Processes collected field data to ensure quality survey.
• Complies with Work Safe BC rules and regulations, and the City’s Occupational Health and Safety policies and procedures.
• Performs Flagging duties as necessary to ensure safety of crew. Arranges for lane closures as needed. Maintains compliance with the Traffic Control Manual.
• Maintains and recommends servicing all types of survey equipment and tools, to ensure accuracies are maintained.
• Maintains and updates survey monument network as directed.

Minimum Requirements

• One year Certificate in Survey (Geomatics)
• Experience
• BC Driver’s License – Class 5

Skills & Abilities

• Attention to Detail
• Computer Literacy
• Teamwork
• Physical Ability

Additional Hiring Information

Pay Rate: Starts at $35.58 per hour with a 2-step progression to $37.89 per hour

Posting Date: 12/18/2024

Closing Date: 01/10/2025

Days of Work: Monday to Friday

Standard Hours per Day: 7

Hours of Work: 7am to 3pm

Work Location: ELLIS PLACE

Documents Needed to Apply

Required Documents:

• Resume

Optional Documents:

• Cover Letter
• Driver's Abstract
• References
• Other Document 1
• Other Document 2
• Other Document 3
• Other Document 4

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• * Do you have a Civil Technology or Survey Technology Diploma?
  • Yes
  • No
  • In progress
• * How many years of experience do you have surveying?
  • None
  • Less than 1 year
  • 1 to 2 years
  • 2 to 4 years
  • More than 4 years
• * How many years of experience do you have reading/interpreting plans and maps?
  • None
  • Less than 1 year
  • 1 to 2 years
  • 2 to 4 years
  • More than 4 years
• * What level of proficiency do you have working with AutoCAD?
  • No experience
  • Beginner
  • Intermediate
  • Advanced
  • Expert