The Surveys Section in the Engineering Department’s Underground Services Division, is seeking a survey technician who will perform various engineering surveys, assist the Surveyor as required in completion of municipal survey projects and oversee small jobs in the Surveyor’s absence. The Survey Assistant, using Robotic Total Stations and GNSS, completes engineering preliminary / topographic surveys, records cadastral ties and underground utility connections; maintains integrated survey monuments; collects field data, processes and performs adjustments on raw survey data to produce finished CAD drawings; and carries out mathematical survey calculations.

Requirements include: Diploma of Surveying Technology from B.C.I.T. or equivalent; up to two years experience in municipal surveying work; a Valid Class 5 B.C. Drivers Licence; annual renewal of Driver’s Abstract; and sufficient health, physical conditioning, strength, stamina and coordination to permit performance of work in all types of weather conditions.

This is a C.U.P.E. Local 2011 position with a wage of $31.59 per hour and an excellent benefits package. Job description and competition information can be found at www.saanich.ca. This is an open until filled posting. Please apply quoting competition 220.17 to: Human Resources, District of Saanich, 770 Vernon Avenue, Victoria, BC, V8X 2W7 (Fax 250-475-5550) or Email careers@saanich.ca. We thank all applicants for applying. Only those under consideration will be contacted.