Survey Technician I Municipality: City of Abbotsford This posting closed on May 21, 2019 at 4:30 PM Job ID: 19-077 (Please quote job ID on resume when applying) Department: Engineering & Regional Utilities Job Description: At the City of Abbotsford our people are our greatest asset. We offer a wide range of diverse, stimulating and rewarding career opportunities that support and recognize high levels of performance. In Abbotsford, we work strongly to create a challenging yet rewarding environment for our employees to thrive. We invite you to become part of a place that has strong corporate and organizational values, rewarding career paths, challenging opportunities and an engaging and dynamic team to work with. Be part of the story. Join our team today. The City of Abbotsford???s Geomatics Division is seeking a self-motivated professional to join their dynamic team as an auxiliary Survey Technician I. This opportunity is full time on a temporary basis until return of incumbent, approximately four (4) months. In this role, you will conduct a variety of field survey projects and collect GIS data for city infrastructure. Your working knowledge of surveying and engineering principles and practices will assist you in: taking linear measurements, establishing coordinates, lines and grades, clearing foliage and other obstacles from survey site lines, compiling detailed notes, sketches and computations, filling out cut sheets, and maintaining survey equipment. The successful applicant will work with the Survey Technician II in conducting moderately complex and complex topographical surveys and construction layouts for city engineering projects. Your knowledge of trigonometry and mathematical functions related to the work performed, excellent written and verbal communication skills and your ability to perform detailed work efficiently and accurately will guide your success in this position. Assignments are given by a supervisor either in writing or verbally and involve independence of judgement within established guidelines. As our ideal candidate you will have: ??? Grade 12 plus a one (1) year survey certificate from a recognized educational institution; ??? A minimum of six (6) months of survey experience; and ??? A valid B.C. Driver???s Licence. This position is unionized, CUPE Local 774, and the hourly rate of pay is from $25.31 to $29.74 plus an additional 12% in lieu of all benefits including vacation and statutory holiday pay. At the City of Abbotsford we work strongly to create a challenging yet rewarding environment for our employees to thrive. We offer ongoing personal and professional development opportunities, competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package. Opening Date: May 7, 2019 08:30 AM Closing Date: May 21, 2019 04:30 PM Back