Work site environment

• Outdoors

Work setting

• Urban area
• Rural area
• Various locations

Responsibilities

Tasks

• Operate survey instruments and devices
• Participate in field surveys
• Keep survey information in systematic order
• Keep records, measurements and other survey information in systematic order
• Determine precise geographic locations using global positioning systems (GPS) equipment
• Supervise and co-ordinate field survey activities

Experience and specialization

Computer and technology knowledge

• Operate GPS (Global Positioning System) and other navigation equipment
• AutoCAD
• MS Access
• MS Excel
• MS Outlook
• MS Windows
• MS Word

Area of specialization

• Construction

Survey specialization

• Land survey
• Engineering

Additional information

Security and safety

• Driver’s validity licence check

Transportation/travel information

• Vehicle supplied by employer
• Valid driver’s licence
• Willing to travel
• Travel expenses paid by employer

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Fast-paced environment
• Tight deadlines
• Attention to detail
• Walking

Own tools/equipment

• Cellular phone

Personal suitability

• Accurate
• Dependability
• Judgement
• Organized
• Reliability
• Team player

Benefits

Other benefits

• Free parking available
• Learning/training paid by employer
• On-site amenities
• Transportation provided by employer