Survey Assistant Ii - Burnaby, Canada - Metro Vancouver

Metro Vancouver
Metro Vancouver
Verified Company
Burnaby, Canada

4 weeks ago

Sophia Lee

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Description

Department:
Water Services


Employee Group:

GVRDEU

Location: 4515 Central Boulevard, Burnaby


Salary Range/ Wage Rate:
$3,339.20 bi-weekly plus 6.25% deferred compensation


Our Water Services Department is seeking a Survey Assistant II who will provide survey/geomatic services to support Metro Vancouver departments engaged in the design, construction, operation and maintenance of water, sewer, solid waste systems and other regional infrastructure.

This role:
_(The duties described hereunder are to be representative of the position and are not to be considered as all-inclusive.)_

  • Assist surveyor with all surveying and related activities.
  • Perform survey calculations and procedures.
  • Utilize a computer to extract data from electronic survey equipment and edit the information for presentation and storage.
  • Obtain survey information from Land Titles offices, engineering firms, municipal offices, etc.
  • Record and reduce all survey notes neatly and accurately, including properly indexing field books.
  • Maintain vehicle cleanliness and ensure vehicle contains hubs, stakes, paint and other survey related materials.
  • Supervise and direct one or more Survey Assistant 1s as required.
  • May be requested to act for Surveyor as required.
  • Perform other related duties.

To be successful, you have:


  • Diploma in Geomatics Engineering Technology from BCIT or other recognized technical institute plus at least two years of directly related and progressive survey experience.
  • Valid BC drivers licence.
  • Ability to use conventional and electronic survey instrument, including GPS and hydrographic survey equipment.
  • Sound knowledge of tidal datum and tables.
  • Sound knowledge of surveying terminology, applicable practices and techniques.
  • Ability to communicate and deal effectively with Metro Vancouver staff, outside organizations, contractors and the public.
  • Intermediate computer skills.
  • Effective verbal and written communication skills.
  • Demonstrated ability to supervise staff.
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