Skills Geomatics Technician - Land Surveying near Cold Lake (AB)

Find out what skills you typically need to work as a geomatics technician - land surveying in Canada. These skills are applicable to all Land survey technologists and technicians (NOC 22213).

Tasks

  • Supervise drafting and technical staff
  • Keep survey information in systematic order
  • Assist in the calculation, analysis and computation of measurements obtained during field surveys
  • Assist in the preparation of detailed drawings, charts and plans
  • Keep records, measurements and other survey information in systematic order
  • Participate in field surveys and operate survey instruments and devices
  • Analyze latitude, longitude and angles and compute trigonometric and other calculations to plot features, contours and areas to a specific scale
  • Assist survey engineers or professional surveyors to develop methods and procedures for conducting field surveys
  • Conduct field surveys and operate survey instruments and computer equipment to measure distance, angles, elevations and contours
  • Determine precise geographic locations using global positioning systems (GPS) equipment
  • Prepare detailed drawings, charts and plans and survey notes and reports
  • Record measurements and other information obtained during field survey activities
  • Supervise and co-ordinate field survey activities

Skills and Knowledge Checklist

The following skills and knowledge are usually required in this occupation.

Skills

Handling Goods and Materials

Working with goods and materials manually or with machines.

Building

Working with materials to construct, renovate and maintain structures.

Operating and Repairing Equipment, Machinery and Vehicles

Working with and/or repairing vehicles, machinery or stationary equipment.

Working with Technological Equipment and Machinery Help - Working with Technological Equipment and Machinery
  • Using Specialized Instrumentation and Equipment

Working with Technological Equipment and Machinery

Working with technical equipment, instruments, machinery and other systems.

Using Specialized Instrumentation and Equipment
Controlling, monitoring, calibrating and adjusting precision instrumentation.

Service and Care

Taking care of the needs of people and animals.

Communication Help - Communication
  • Professional Communicating

Communication

Using communication skills to share information, advise and influence.

Professional Communicating
Preparing and delivering written, oral or visual material for the workplace that presents information.
Creative Expression Help - Creative Expression
  • Designing

Creative Expression

Using various materials and formats to create work that is intended to be artistically satisfying, entertaining, instructive or functional.

Designing
Producing work based on aesthetic or functional design concepts.
Information Handling Help - Information Handling
  • Processing Information

Information Handling

Creating and using systems for the storage and retrieval of knowledge and data.

Processing Information
Inputting, recording, transcribing and updating data using electronic or manual information systems.
Analysis Help - Analysis
  • Analyzing Information
  • Planning

Analysis

Examining and evaluating information.

Analyzing Information
Examining data or facts to determine appropriate actions or recommendations.
Planning
Determining phases and steps, defining activities and tasks and establishing schedules to complete objectives on time and within budget.
Management Help - Management
  • Supervising
  • Co-ordinating and Organizing

Management

Taking charge of the direction and resources of an organization.

Supervising
Directing and monitoring the performance of others.
Co-ordinating and Organizing
Organizing and co-ordinating the activities of groups and individuals to align their activities with organizational objectives.

Knowledge

Manufacturing and Production

Knowledge related to the delivery of a series of operations in large-scale production or processing of goods or crops, according to safety and quality standards.

Communications and Transportation

Knowledge related to the provision and transmission of systems of communication and entertainment and the delivery of consumer goods or services.

Law and Public Safety

Knowledge related to the provision and enforcement of laws and regulations that safeguard the effective functioning of a democratic society.

Social Sciences and Arts Help - Social Sciences and Arts
  • Geography

Social Sciences and Arts

Knowledge related to culture, origins and patterns of human activity, and the development and expression of thought.

Geography
Knowledge of principles, methods and practices for studying the location and distribution of land, sea and air masses including their physical locations, interrelationships and characteristics.

Education and Training

Knowledge related to the theory and practice of teaching, and the methods used in the design, delivery and evaluation of the provision of knowledge or information.

Health Services

Knowledge related to the provision of medical science and technology for the physical and mental well-being of others.

Mathematics and Science Help - Mathematics and Science
  • Mathematics

Mathematics and Science

Knowledge related to specialized areas of research such as measurement, living organisms, physical substances, and properties and relationships of quantity, space, and matter.

Mathematics
Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus and their applications, principles, methods and function.
Engineering and Technology Help - Engineering and Technology
  • Computer and Information Systems

Engineering and Technology

Knowledge related to the design, building, use or repair of machinery, equipment, systems, and structures.

Computer and Information Systems
Knowledge of computer programming, hardware and software.

Business, Finance and Management

Knowledge related to organization and control of business activities.

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