Survey Assistant

Scope

It’s no secret that the City of Surrey is growing at a rapid rate. With over 1000 new residents a month coming to live in this vibrant City, an opportunity is available in our Survey Section. We are looking to add to our team of passionate, knowledgeable, and innovative professionals, a Survey Assistant, who will perform field work under direct supervision, assisting with the obtaining of field data for City survey projects and programs. If you share the same passion for geomatics within a changing City and are interested in a career that offers challenge and growth, we encourage you to keep reading.

Responsibilities

• You will use your strong knowledge of geomatics in establishing line, grade, size, elevation, and location, including clearing of foliage for sight lines, exposing legal evidence and underground utilities to facilitate measurements, and basic maintenance of survey equipment.
• You are able to use survey instruments and hand tools.
• Using your strong mathematical skills, you will assist in the preparation of field notes and basic survey calculations.
• You will use your excellent communication, interpersonal, and public relations skills as you respond to inquiries from staff and members of the public.
• You can understand and carry out instructions as you assist other crew members in performing duties.
• You are very familiar with safety regulations and exercise good judgement in the field.
• You understand survey practices and how to read and interpret legal and engineering drawings.
• You will perform other job-related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Completed Grade 12, supplemented by completion of at least two (2) Geomatics courses from a recognized post-secondary institution.
• A minimum of one (1) year’s recent surveying experience.
• A valid BC driver's license.
• Completion of a 2-Year Diploma in Geomatics from a recognized post-secondary institution is considered an asset.

Other Information

• Pay Step Hourly Rate Step 1 $31.49 Step 2 (6 months) $32.68

Conditions of Employment

• Successful applicants must provide proof of qualifications.

Closing Date

• This job will be posted until January 30, 2025.

Our Values

• Integrity
• Service
• Teamwork
• Innovation
• Community