Careers
BC Local Government Job Posting Service
The City of Richmond is a diverse and dynamic community in pursuit of our vision
to be the most appealing, livable and well-managed community in Canada.
People l Excellence l Leadership l Team l Innovation
Imagine a career with the City of Richmond, a dynamic environment for growth and continuous improvement, fostered by our collective strengths and creativity. We are a vibrant, diverse cosmopolitan city, supported by a strong economy and recognized as leaders in innovation and service delivery excellence. The City of Richmond is committed to be the most appealing, livable, well-managed community in Canada, a goal that is only made possible by developing our most valuable asset – our people. This is a great opportunity to join our team and shape our community.
Survey Assistant
Overview
This is technical and manual work in assisting a surveyor in all aspects of conducting varied survey assignments.
Examples of key responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- Performs complex survey assistant duties, checks the calculations of the surveyor and operates all survey instruments.
- Exercises some independence of judgement and action within established guidelines and procedures, referring more difficult matters to a superior who reviews the work.
- Work includes obtaining information from plans for job layout, traffic control on job sites, delivering information and notices to residents and answering citizen’s concerns.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
- Sound knowledge of the methods, techniques and equipment used in Municipal survey work.
- Working knowledge of construction and engineering practices.
- Working knowledge of mathematical functions related to the work.
- Ability to check and index field notes, prepare and check calculations and reduce field notes.
- Ability to operate total stations, transit, laser level, level instruments, GPS Survey equipment and perform other duties requiring well developed hand-to-eye coordination.
- Demonstrated ability in the use of software applications including: Microsoft Outlook, Word, and Excel at and intermediate to advanced level.
- Ability to successfully pass a Police Information Check.
Qualifications and Experience:
- Completion of the 12th school grade supplemented by up to one year of community college and/or specialized technical certification in survey theory course work.
- Up to one year of sound related experience, or an equivalent combination of training and experience.
- Valid Class 5 Driver’s Licence for the Province of British Columbia.
Working Conditions:
The majority of the work is performed outside in all weather conditions.
The City of Richmond offers a competitive pay and benefits program, attractive incentives and a compressed work day schedule. If you are looking to make a difference, and to share our vision “to be the most appealing, livable, and well-managed community in Canada,” please submit your application by following the instructions below:
The City of Richmond uses an applicant tracking system for candidates wishing to view and apply for available career opportunities. For further information regarding position details and to apply, please visit our website at https://www.richmond.ca/city-hall/careers.htm.
We are accepting applications until July, 3, 2024
The City of Richmond is an inclusive employer committed to employment equity objectives and invites applications from all qualified individuals. We thank all applicants in advance for their interest; however, only those under consideration will be contacted. If you are unsuccessful, please accept our appreciation for your interest. No telephone inquiries please.
This position is restricted to those legally entitled to work in Canada.
Employment Length: Temporary
Education Requirement: College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 1 year to 2 years
Job Experience: 1 year to less than 2 years
Rate: $32.72 to $38.51 Hour
