Primary Purpose

The Survey Assistant works in the Field with the Party Chief (Surveyor) to conduct various land surveys. The incumbent is responsible for ensuring equipment is available and in proper working order for each job.

Key Accountabilities

• Provide Assistance to Party Chief in conducting Land Surveys
•  Ensure all equipment required for the work crew is in proper working order and loaded into the work vehicles prior to the work crew setting out for the days
• Assist the Party Chief on a wide variety of survey work including legal, laser scanning, construction and topographic surveys.
• Act as a representative of our company in the filed providing respectful and knowledgeable liaison between the office and client in the field.
• Be actively involved with the Party Chief at the end of each day regarding any uploads and number of Survey monuments or any other extra gear that may be needed for the following day’s projects.
• As directed by the Party Chief, remove old field files from the data collectors that are no longer required.
• Maintain records of field project files in notebooks to ensure that all daily work is downloaded and stored properly at the end of each day.
• Complete a Fault Analysis Report for all equipment that is sent out for repairs and give the completed report to the Party Chief.Health and Safety
• Maintain accurate records of vehicle conditions for the work crew (i.e. ensuring the safety and cleanliness, checking/logging tire pressure, checking fluids (oil, coolant, windshield washer).
• Wear appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) as per company policies.
• Adhere to company Health & Safety Policies.
• Maintain conditions (safety and cleanliness) of company vehicles.All employees of FSD are expected to follow health and safety policy, procedures and work practices at all times. Employees are also responsible for the completion of all health and safety training, as assigned. Employees with staff supervision and/or management responsibilities will ensure that assigned staff abide by the above, and actively identify, assess and correct health and safety hazards, as required.

Required Qualifications 

Education & Training

• Relevant college level diploma or university degree is considered an asset
• Working at Heights, WHMIS, First-Aid & CPR (will be required once employed with FSD)
• The Ontario Traffic Manual’s Book 7 (Temporary Conditions) (will be required once employed with FSD)Experience
• 2+ years of experience operating Total Stations, GPS Receivers, and surveying software (or combination of education and experience)
• 2+ years of experience in a client facing roleKnowledge/Skills/Abilities
• Strong work ethic and ability to work under pressure
• Ability to work as part of a team
• Great attention to detail
• Ability to communicate information in a clear and professional mannerNature and Scope
• Contacts: The incumbent has direct communication with Party Chief and other field crews to complete regular job duties. They will also communicate with technical, management and administrative staff to relay information. While performing field work the incumbent will regularly communicate with other workers, customers, and members of the public.
• Level of Responsibility: The Party Chief will rely on this role for information and updates. Responsible for ensuring messages are relayed in a timely manner.
• Decision-Making Authority: Survey Assistant duties are performed under the direction of the Party Chief.
• Physical and Sensory Demands: Attention to detail, multiple distractions in field depending on work location, noise levels requiring hearing protection at certain field sites Lifting and carrying up to 20Kg on a daily basis, walking on snow, ice, muddy and uneven terrain.
• Working Environment: Adverse weather conditions and natural terrain. Work is performed in urban and remote locations.

Draftsperson Job Description

Primary Purpose

As part of the technical team, the Draftsperson relies on field data and existing survey information to formulate preliminary and detailed designs for FSD projects.

Key Accountabilities

• Evaluate information from field data and existing survey information to formulate preliminary and detailed designs and drawings for various engineering and planning projects.
• Draw diagrams, profiles, plans using cross-sections and surveys to represent elevations, topographical contours and structures
• Produce detailed and concise drawings and plans with technical accuracy under the direction of the Project Manager

All employees of FSD are expected to follow health and safety policy, procedures and work practices at all times. Employees are also responsible for the completion of all health and safety training, as assigned. Employees with staff supervision and/or management responsibilities will ensure that assigned staff abide by the above, and actively identify, assess and correct health and safety hazards, as required.

Required Qualifications

• Education
  Degree or diploma in Geomatics or equivalent
• Experience
  Minimum of 3 years experience in a similar role

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

• Working knowledge of AutoCAD, MicroSurvey and/or Coordinate Geometry Software
• Ability to work as a team player
• Strong problem-solving skills
• Ability to mentor and direct junior staff on the various projects
• Ability to gather information required to be provided to the field staff on any given project

Nature and Scope

• Contacts: Internal contacts are Field staff, CAD Technicians, Development Lead, and OLS’s. Limited external contacts as most inquiries go through Development Lead or OLS’s
• Level of Responsibility: The OLS’s and CAD technicians rely on this position for accurate drawings and information. Gathers information to provide to field staff for various projects

Job Description

• Decision-Making Authority: Draftspersons with in collaboration with Development Lead, CAD Technicians and OLS’s and rely on these roles for guidance
• Physical and Sensory Demands: Attention to detail. Looking at computer and detailed plans majority of day
• Working Environment: Office based

Party Chief (Surveyor) Job Description 

Primary Purpose

The Party Chief serves as the lead worker on a survey crew and instructs Instrument Persons on survey techniques. The incumbent is responsible for ensuring a safe work environment for the crew and escalating any Health, Safety or performance concerns to the appropriate contacts.

Key Accountabilities

• Lead crew in conducting Land Surveys
• Lead the activities of a field survey crew and instructs in survey techniques
• Oversee daily activities of crews
• Complete timesheets for work crew on a daily basis
• Keep accurate notes, records, and sketches of work performed. Ensure all documents/data are properly secured
• Submit daily site inspections to supervisor
• Correctly document disbursements
• Ensure that all field notes are complete (i.e. traverse/boundary lines coloured, station and backsight information recorded, north area/street names/lot numbers included, provide legal description, date, weather, personnel, GPS site calibration, etc.)
• Ensure traverse loops are closed
• Ensure resections are completed utilizing multiple backsights and proper geometry
• Obtain redundant measurements on traverse points
• Ensure proper functioning and use of all company equipment
• Report malfunctioning and broken equipment
• Ensure all equipment is returned to vehicle prior to leaving work site
• Undertake regular/documented checking of tribrachs, prism poles and levels. Inspect tribrachs and prism poles at least weekly
• Determine work hours for field crew within parameters of company policies
• Interact with clients to provide details of work to be done or completed
• Review existing plans and deeds to survey areas in detail

Health and Safety

• Ensures adherence to company procedures and safety practices
• Complete daily site inspections to ensure safe working conditions
• Accept responsibility/delegation of duties with respect to vehicle maintenance and safety
• Conduct daily circle check of vehicle and prepare vehicle safety checklist

Training of Instrument Persons

• Train instrument persons on the use of company equipment and survey techniques
• Responsible for the safety of all parties in a work crew and for traffic control on all work sites.
• Understand the company’s health & safety policies and ensure that each crew member works in a safe manner and with the necessary safety equipment per company policy
• Train new employees in safe working methods

Job Description

All employees of FSD are expected to follow health and safety policy, procedures and work practices at all times. Employees are also responsible for the completion of all health and safety training, as assigned. Employees with staff supervision and/or management responsibilities will ensure that assigned staff abide by the above, and actively identify, assess and correct health and safety hazards, as required.

Education & Training

• Degree or Diploma in Geomatics, Civil Technology, Survey Engineering Technician or equivalent
• Working at Heights, WHMIS, First-Aid & CPR
• The Ontario Traffic Manual’s Book 7 (Temporary Conditions

Experience

• 3-5 years of relevant work experience
• Experience operating a Trimble S – Series Robotic Total Stations, Trimble GPS Receivers, TSC3 data collectors using Trimble Access Software
• 2+ years of experience in a client facing roles

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

• Ability to mentor and direct junior staff on various projects
• Ability to communicate information in a clear and professional manner
• Strong work ethic and ability to work under pressure
• Ability to work as part of a team
• Strong problem solving skills

Nature and Scope

•  Contacts: The Party Chief must maintain clear communication with field crews to complete regular job duties. They will also communicate with, technical, management and administrative staff to relay information. While performing field work the incumbent will regularly communicate with other workers, customers, and members of the public. As a representative of FSD, the Party Chief is expected to communicate with external parties in a professional manner.
• Level of Responsibility: The Party Chief ensures their assigned land surveys are conducted in an accurate, efficient and safe manner. The Party Chief is responsible for directing the daily work activities of the Instrument Person. Responsible for ensuring a safe work environment and relaying messages in a timely manner. The Party Chief must report all Health, Safety and/or performance concerns to the FSD supervisor.
• Decision-Making Authority: Party Chief makes regular decisions regarding the how the work is to be performed at the field location. Surveying and service issues may also be escalated to the supervisor, Development Lead or OLS responsible for the project.
• Physical and Sensory Demands: Attention to detail, multiple distractions in field depending on work location, noise levels requiring hearing protection at certain field sites Lifting and carrying up to 20Kg on a daily basis, walking on snow, ice, muddy and uneven terrain. Climbing ladders. Pounding bars into ground/ice. Digging up bars.
• Working Environment: Adverse weather conditions and natural terrain. Work is performed in urban and remote locations