Survey Instrument Person at Town of Oakville

Job Details
Temporary Full Time (CUPE 1329T)

Posting Status
Open to all current Town of Oakville employees and external applicants

Duration:
24 month contract

Temporary Vacancy Reason
Special project

Closing Date:
Applications for this position must be received at oakville.ca by no later than 11:59 p.m. on January 8, 2026.

Internal secondment applications are welcome. Please note, however, that members of management will not be considered for secondments into bargaining unit positions.

This job posting is for an existing vacancy and therefore will be filled accordingly.

Job Responsibilities

This position, reporting through the Supervisor of Surveys and Construction. Duties include:

• Operate survey equipment (robotic and conventional total station, data collectors, GPS equipment and download software).
• Assist Survey Party Chief in downloading field data and with other various surveying projects.
• Addressing inquiries and complaints from the public in a professional and courteous manner.
• Ensuring Occupational Health and Safety Act, Construction Safety Regulations and Temporary Traffic Control (Book 7) requirements are being met on all project sites.
• Required to work outdoors in all weather conditions demanding regular physical exertion and visual concentration.
• Assisting with construction layout and collection of survey data required for base construction and boundary survey plans with only moderate supervision.
• Contacting and coordinating with utility agencies for infrastructure records and request field locates of underground utilities.
• Research aerial and underground utilities and field locate utility infrastructure for pre-engineering projects.
• Operating a Town vehicle and perform a daily vehicle check.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• 3 year college diploma in Civil Engineering Technology or equivalent.
• Eligible for certification through the Ontario Association of Certified Engineering Technicians and Technologists (OACETT) as a Civil Technologist (C.E.T.) or Civil Technician (C. Tech)
• Applicants must be familiar with survey principals. Experienced with the operation of current survey equipment including total stations, data collectors and downloading software.
• A sound knowledge of basic mathematics, trigonometry, co-ordinate geometry and radial survey methods is essential.
• Must be able to interpret and understand Engineering Construction drawings
• Must be knowledgeable and familiar with the Occupational Health & Safety Act and MTO Manual of Uniform Traffic Control Devices, and Temporary Traffic Control (Book 7).
• Knowledgeable and proficient with PC based computer applications, specifically Excel, Word, MS Project Management, Carlson Survey and AutoCAD.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills to represent the Department in a professional and courteous manner in dealings with contractors, consultants, and the public.
• Excellent organizational skills and ability to work under pressure.

DATED: December 18, 2025

The town’s recruitment software includes elements of artificial intelligence to assist in the screening and short-listing of qualified candidates.

This job profile reflects the general requirements necessary to perform the principal functions of the job. This does not include all of the work requirements of the job. Applicants are required to demonstrate through their application and in the interview process that their qualifications match those specified. The minimum threshold score for the interview is 75%.

We thank all applicants and advise that only those selected for an interview will be contacted.