About this role
Education: College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 1 year to 2 years. Surveying technology/surveying. Geographic information science and cartography. Work site environment: Outdoors. Work setting: Rural area. Various locations. Remote location. Camp. 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. 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. Provide clients with information. Supervision: 5-10 people. Working groups. Computer and technology knowledge: Geographic Information System (GIS). Operate GPS (Global Positioning System) and other navigation equipment. AutoCAD. MS Access. MS Excel. MS Outlook. MS PowerPoint. MS Windows. MS Word. Networking software. Mapping and data visualization software. Technical experience: Seismic surveying. Mapping and surveying. Geophysics specialization: 3D seismic. Transportation/travel information: Own vehicle. Vehicle supplied by employer. Valid driver's licence. Willing to travel. Willing to travel regularly. Public transportation is not available. Work conditions and physical capabilities: Fast-paced environment. Work under pressure. Tight deadlines. Manual dexterity. Attention to detail. Hand-eye co-ordination. Ability to distinguish between colours. Combination of sitting, standing, walking. Walking. Bending, crouching, kneeling. Large workload. Own tools/equipment: Computer. 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?. Do you have the required certifications listed in the job posting?. Do you meet the language requirements listed in the job posting for the position (English or French)?. Experience: 5 years or more. Employment terms options: Day. Workplace information: On the road job.