Land survey technologists and technicians (NOC 2254)

Land survey technologists:

• help survey engineers or professional surveyors to develop methods and procedures for carrying out field surveys
• carry out field surveys and operate survey instruments and computer equipment to measure distance, angles, elevations and contours
• record measurements and other information obtained during field survey activities
• determine exact geographic locations using global positioning systems (GPS) equipment
• analyze latitude, longitude and angles, and use trigonometric and other calculations to plot features, contours and areas to a specific scale
• prepare detailed drawings, charts, plans, survey notes and survey reports
• oversee and co-ordinate field survey activities

Land survey technicians:

• participate in field surveys and operate survey equipment
• keep records, measurements and other survey information in an organized manner
• help in the calculation, analysis and computation of measurements obtained during field surveys
• help in the preparation of detailed drawings, charts and plans

Special duties

Land survey technologists and technicians may specialize in one of the following types of surveys: geodetic survey, topographic survey, legal (cadastral) survey or engineering survey.

Work in this occupation is typically performed in a structured environment, such as an office, or an outdoor work environment where the worker is exposed to various weather conditions.