SURVEY ASSISTANT 2
2 - Temporary Full-time
About Us
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!
About You / What We Are Looking For
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.
Minimum Qualifications
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. Driver’s licence is required for this role.
Preferred Qualifications
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.
What We Offer:
This CUPE position has an hourly rate range of $30.51 - $35.84. The rate of pay is based on a variety of factors including qualifications, knowledge, experience and skills.
You will have the chance to join a rapidly growing and diverse team dedicated to supporting the local community, and be able to engage in variety of learning and development opportunities. Additionally, there is an opportunity to participate in an earned day off/flex day program. The City offers an attractive vacation and extended benefits package, including the ability to contribute to the Municipal Pension Plan.
Accessibility / Equal Opportunity Employer
The City of Coquitlam is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer working towards enhancing equitable practices in our recruitment and retention processes. As an organization we are committed to creating an inclusive work environment to support our growing and diverse work force. To learn more about what equity, diversity, and inclusion means, and the City’s efforts in support of these principles, please visit coquitlam.ca/edi for more information.
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Please apply online at www.coquitlam.ca/careers by 11:55 pm on March 25, 2025.
We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.