Survey Assistant (Term) Contract Job

NATURE OF WORK:

* Please note: This is full time term from April - November. 

 

Are you passionate about contributing to the development of your community through precision and accuracy? The City of Regina is seeking a dedicated Survey Assistant to join our dynamic team. As a Survey Assistant, you'll play a crucial role in supporting our Geomatics Services department by assisting with various technical tasks related to surveying and spatial data management. This position performs technical work in the engineering field and reports directly to the Supervisor of Geomatics Services.

 

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

 

• Use standard surveying instruments such as GPS, transits, levels, and electronic total stations to establish horizontal and vertical control for the construction and maintenance of infrastructure projects.
• Use survey software to download, process and manage survey data.
• Write detailed field notes on instrument work performed.
• Draw simple survey plans and performs a variety of other semi-skilled drafting tasks.
• Assist in completing calculations to determine grades, curves, co-ordinates or cross-section profiles.
• Direct and manage projects when the Geomatics Tech. is absent or unavailable.
• Use common labouring tools such as pick, shovel, axe, during performance of surveying tasks.
• Follow all rules and regulations as set out in the Provincial Occupational Health and Safety Act and the City of Regina Occupational Health and Safety Manual.
• Perform related work as required.

 

QUALIFICATIONS:

 

Knowledge, Abilities and Skills:

 

• Knowledge of the elementary principles and practices and equipment involved in surveying.
• Knowledge of mathematics and trigonometry as applied to municipal surveys.
• Skill in the use and care of surveying equipment.
• Ability to understand and execute oral and written instructions.
• Ability to interpret engineering plans and specifications.
• Ability to work outdoors, if necessary, for extended periods of time and under unfavourable weather conditions as required by work assignments.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relations as set out in the section or department to which assigned.
• Knowledge of the general rules and regulations of the Provincial Occupational Health and Safety Act.
• Ability to follow all safety regulations as set out in the sections or department to which assigned.

 

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

 

• Two (2) years experience in a municipal engineering environment. Consideration will be given to applicants who possess Senior Matriculation and the prerequisites required to enter a post secondary Geometrics program and a minimum of two (2) years related surveying experience in a municipal engineering environment.

 

WORKING / OTHER CONDITIONS:

 

• Must possess a valid driver's license.

Note: Testing may be done to evaluate knowledge, skills and abilities.

Note: As per the City of Regina's Criminal Record Check Policy, the successful candidate is required to provide a satisfactory criminal record check.

Note: Successful candidates will be required to provide proof of acquired education.

Jurisdiction: CUPE Local 21 

Division: City Planning & Community Development 

Department: Sustainable Infrastructure 

Hourly Salary: $26.59 - $29.61 

Annual Salary: $55,034.00 - $51,285.00 

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