ZOOM Surveys Ltd.
Calgary, AB
Job Details:
Benefits:
- Work Term: Permanent
- Work Language: English
- Hours: 80 hours bi-weekly
- Education: College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 1 year to 2 years
- Experience: 1 year to less than 2 years
- or equivalent experience Work site environment
- Outdoors Work setting
- Urban area
- Various locations Tasks
- Operate survey instruments and devices
- Participate in field surveys
- 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
- Supervise and co-ordinate field survey activities Computer and technology knowledge
- Computerized land information system
- Architectural drafting system
- Geographic Information System (GIS)
- Operate GPS (Global Positioning System) and other navigation equipment Area of specialization
- Construction Survey specialization
- Topographic survey
- Legal survey
- Land survey
- Geodetic
- Urban Security and safety
- Basic security clearance
- Driver's validity licence check Transportation/travel information
- Vehicle supplied by employer
- Valid driver's licence Work conditions and physical capabilities
- Work under pressure
- Tight deadlines
- Attention to detail
- Hand-eye co-ordination
- Ability to distinguish between colours
- Combination of sitting, standing, walking Own tools/equipment
- Cellular phone Personal suitability
- Accurate
- Client focus
- Dependability
- Efficient interpersonal skills
- Excellent oral communication
- Excellent written communication
- Judgement
- Organized
- Reliability
- Team player Screening questions
- Do you have experience working in this field? Health benefits
- Dental plan
- Health care plan
- Vision care benefits Financial benefits
- Bonus
- Life insurance