Survey Assistant 2

Temporary Full Time (3 Months)

We acknowledge with gratitude and respect that the name Coquitlam was derived from the hən̓ q̓ əmin̓ əm̓ word kʷikʷəƛ̓ əm (kwee-kwuh-tlum) meaning “Red Fish Up the River”. The City is honoured to be located on the kʷikʷəƛ̓ əm (Kwikwetlem) traditional and ancestral lands, including those parts that were historically shared with the sq̓ əc̓ iy̓ aɁɬ təməxʷ (Katzie), and other Coast Salish Peoples.

One of BC’s Top Employers, the City of Coquitlam offers meaningful career opportunities to make a difference within the local community. As the sixth largest city in BC, we are home to more than 150,000 residents. Our diverse municipality is a great place to work as it continues to grow through innovative urban design, inspiring arts, culture and recreation programs, and state-of-the-art transportation systems. Our brand is built on managing our resources in a responsible and sustainable manner, while supporting a vibrant, growing regional urban centre. We envision a bright future in Coquitlam that we hope includes you!

The City of Coquitlam is currently recruiting for a temporary full time Survey Assistant 2 to assist our Survey team over the summer months (June to September). This is a CUPE Local 386 position. Reporting to the Supervisor of Survey Operations, you will make precise measurements and assist the Survey Technician with calculations. Your responsibilities include assisting in the operation of a Total Station and GNSS Receiver along with other related survey equipment, transfer of electronic data to related software applications, creating field notes, and performing survey calculations. You will also assist in planning work on the job sites and must be comfortable performing physical work, including bush cutting and survey point installation, in various elements and weather.

You have obtained or are in the process of achieving a diploma in Geomatics or a related area of study and have knowledge of mathematics required for survey calculations. You should have strong computer skills, have attention to detail, and excellent interpersonal and communication skills. Experience in routine and complex survey work in a municipal surveying environment and some hands-on expertise with a range of surveying equipment is desirable.

A CUPE hourly rate of $26.87 to $31.56 (2022 rates), 6% in lieu of benefits and vacation, and an earned day off program is being offered. Please attach a current driver’s abstract (within the last 30 days) to your application. Applicants under consideration may be required to undergo a police security clearance evaluation.

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Please apply online at www.coquitlam.ca/careers by 11:55 pm on May 17, 2023.

The City of Coquitlam is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.