Field Survey Technician - Ottawa, Canada - City of Ottawa

City of Ottawa

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Ottawa, Canada

6 days ago

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Description

Requisition ID: 12003

Department:
Planning, Real Estate & Economic Development Department

Service:
ROW, Heritage & Urban Dsgn Services

Branch:
Surveys & Mapping Branch

Employment Type: 1 Full-time Permanent

Work Hours: 35.00 hours per week

Affiliation:
CUPE 503 Inside/Outside

Salary Information:
$64 175,02 - $75 085,92 annually (2024 rates of pay)

Location: 100 Constellation, Nepean

City:
Ottawa, ON

Job Category:
Planning and Infrastructure

Application Close: 28/03/2024

JOB SUMMARY:

The Surveys and Mapping unit provides corporate legal survey and mapping services in support of the City's planning, development and infrastructure operations and to enable all City led construction projects.

You are responsible for functioning as a member of a survey crew and assisting the Survey Technologists in the collection of Topographic and Legal Survey information in the field.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

Completion of 2 year diploma in surveying from an accredited college or institution

Minimum of 2 years of experience in either Engineering or Legal surveying

CERTIFICATIONS AND LICENCES:

Valid Ontario unrestricted G class driver's licence (or provincial equivalent) with no more than 6 demerit points accumulated

KNOWLEDGE:

The Ontario Land Registration System
3o MTM and 6o UTM Coordinate System
GPS equipment
Electronic Total station equipment
Conventional rod and level equipment
Provincial statutes relating to surveying
Ontario Cadastral Survey Fabric
Knowledge of applicable health and safety legislation, including the rights and duties of workers.

COMPETENCIES, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

Capable of operating a computer to assist in data downloading
Able to read and interpret legal survey plans and base mapping products
Must be thorough and meticulous
Courteous and informative character when dealing with City staff and public
Must demonstrate initiative and responsibility
Ensures that fieldwork meets legislative requirements and that the Surveys and Mapping Branch procedural guide is followed
Documents observations in a clear and concise manner
Ensures that electronic data is stored in a correct manner
Performs routine equipment tests on a regular basis
Operates City vehicles safely and performs daily maintenance checks
Effective interpersonal relationships
Tact, initiative, reliability and thoroughness
Physically capable

WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW

Language Requirement: English oral, reading, writing
You may initially be paid 95% of your starting rate of pay, in accordance with the collective agreement.
Experience and formal training combined with demonstrated performance and ability may substitute for stipulated academic requirements.
Please save a copy of the job poster. Once the closing date has passed, it will no longer be available.

The City of Ottawa provides accommodation during all parts of the hiring process, upon request, to applicants with disabilities. If contacted to proceed to the selection process, please advise us if you require any accommodation.

Accessible formats and communication supports are available upon request. Please contact the HR Service Centre at , extension 47411.