Summary Land Surveyor near Ottawa (ON)
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Description
Land surveyors plan, direct and conduct legal surveys to establish the location of real property boundaries, contours and other natural or human-made features, and prepare and maintain cross-sectional drawings, official plans, records and documents pertaining to these surveys. They are employed by federal, provincial and municipal governments, private sector land surveying establishments, real estate development, natural resource, engineering and construction firms, or they may be self-employed.
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Requirements
University
University education usually required
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Wages
$26.00/hour
Median wage in Ontario
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Prospects
Good
The job prospects are good in the Ottawa Region
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Jobs
0 jobs
advertised in Ontario
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Skills
- Develop survey plans, methods and procedures for conducting legal surveys
- Supervise other land surveyors and/or field crews
- Plan, direct and supervise or conduct surveys to establish legal boundaries of properties
- Read and interpret blueprints, maps, drawings and specifications
- Record all measurements and other information obtained during survey activities
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