2254-NOC

Land survey technologists and technicians

(NOC 22213)
Annual Earnings
$80,212
Training, Education, Experience and Responsibilities
College Diploma or Apprenticeship, 2 or more years
Job Openings
(2023-2033)
180

Career Overview

Land survey technologists and technicians:

  • Carry out or participate in surveys to determine the exact locations and relative positions of natural features and other structures on the earth's surface, underground and underwater
  • Work for all levels of government, architectural and engineering firms and by private sector surveying establishments

 

Duties

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.

Earnings

Earnings is income that workers receive in exchange for their labour. Depending on the type of employment, earnings can be in the form of wages (hourly), salaries (fixed monthly or annual) or self-employed earnings.

Annual Earnings

$80,212

Provincial Hourly Rate

High$46.00/hr
Median$38.46/hr
Low$20.89/hr
Source: B.C. Labour Market Information Office, derived from 2023 Job Bank Wage data

Work Environment

# Workers Employed

405

% Employed Full Time

62%
Source: 2021 Census

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.

Career Pathways

Mobility is possible between the various occupations in this unit group. Also, promotion to supervisory positions is possible with experience, and to land surveyor positions with the completion of professional surveyor examinations and certification.

Occupational Interests

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Here are the top occupational interest(s) for this career profile:

Conventional
Conventional

Job Titles

Engineering survey technologist
Geodetic survey technologist
Geomatics technologist - land surveying
Land survey technician
Legal survey technician
Topographic survey technician
Transit operator - surveying

Education, Training and Skills

  • Completion of secondary school is usually required
  • Completion of a two- to three-year college program in geomatics or land survey technology is usually required for land survey technologists
  • Completion of a one- to two-year college program in geomatics or land survey technology is usually required for land survey technicians
  • Certification by provincial associations of technicians and technologists may be required by some employers
  • In Quebec, membership in the regulatory body for professional technologists is required to use the title "Professional Technologist"

 

Education programs in B.C.

The following program areas are related to this occupation:

  • Surveying and Mapping
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Skills

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Here, you will find the 10 most relevant workplace skills. Some are more important to achieving success in a certain career than others. These skills may come naturally to you or you may need to gain them through education, training and experience.

See the list of work-related skills below, ranked in order of importance for this career. Check out the list and see if this career matches your skills—take that first step!

Reading Comprehension

Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work-related documents.

62%
Critical Thinking

Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.

62%
Mathematics

Using mathematics to solve problems.

61%
Speaking

Talking to others to share information effectively.

54%
Active Listening

Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.

54%
Active Learning

Understanding how new information could be used to solve current and future problems in making decisions.

53%
Writing

Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience.

53%
Complex Problem Solving

Being able to solve novel, ill-defined problems in complex, real-world settings.

51%
Time Management

Managing one’s own time and the time of others.

51%
Judgment and Decision Making

Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one.

51%

Labour Market Statistics

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Employment

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Employment

405
Source: 2021 Census

Employment by Region

Map of BC Map of BC highlighting Cariboo region Map of BC highlighting Kootenay region Map of BC highlighting Mainland/Southwest region Map of BC highlighting North Coast and Nechako region Map of BC highlighting Northeast region Map of BC highlighting Thompson-Okanagan region Map of BC highlighting Vancouver Island/Coast region
Cariboo
Kootenay
Mainland/Southwest
North Coast and Nechako
Northeast
Thompson-Okanagan
Vancouver Island/Coast
Region Employment % Employment of this Occupation
Cariboo 15 3.8%
Kootenay 0 0.0%
Mainland/Southwest 215 53.8%
North Coast and Nechako 0 0.0%
Northeast 35 8.8%
Thompson-Okanagan 55 13.8%
Vancouver Island/Coast 85 21.2%
Source: 2021 Census

Labour Market Outlook

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Forecasted Job Openings (2023-2033)

180
Source: B.C. Labour Market Outlook

Forecasted Job Openings

Forecasted Employment Growth Rate

Composition of Job Openings

Source: B.C. Labour Market Outlook

Job Openings by Region (2023-2033)

Map of BC Map of BC highlighting Cariboo region Map of BC highlighting Kootenay region Map of BC highlighting Mainland/Southwest region Map of BC highlighting North Coast and Nechako region Map of BC highlighting Northeast region Map of BC highlighting Thompson-Okanagan region Map of BC highlighting Vancouver Island/Coast region
Cariboo
Kootenay
Mainland/Southwest
North Coast and Nechako
Northeast
Thompson-Okanagan
Vancouver Island/Coast
Region Job Openings Avg. Annual Employment Growth
Cariboo Not available Not available
Kootenay Not available Not available
Mainland/Southwest 80 1.6%
North Coast and Nechako Not available Not available
Northeast 10 -0.7%
Thompson-Okanagan 30 2.2%
Vancouver Island/Coast 60 2.5%
Source: B.C. Labour Market Outlook

Industry Highlights

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Forecasted Job Openings by Industry

IndustryJob Openings (2023-2033)
Professional, Scientific And Technical Services160
Public Administration20
Construction10
For additional industry information, visit the Industry Profiles page.
Source: B.C. Labour Market Outlook

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