City of Richmond

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. The City of Richmond offers competitive pay programs, comprehensive benefits and attractive incentives. 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”, then please apply.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. Additional Information:Employee Group: CUPE Local 718 Position Status: Auxiliary Duration of Appointment: NA Salary Range: $32.72 – $38.51 Hours of Work: Shifts to be scheduled between 7:45am-4:15pm, Monday – Friday on an auxiliary basis. Application Posted: 6/12/24 External Closing Date: 7/3/24 PCC#: NA Openings: 1