About the role
Position Details
Posting Information
Posting Number
CK53831P
Position Title
Survey Technician I
No. of Staff Required
1
Position Type
FT
If Term position, enter length of Term in months
N/A
Position Groups
CUPE Civic
Division
Infrastructure (DV220)
Department
Infrastructure Delivery (DP214)
Department Name
Branch
Infrastructure Delivery (BR214)
Organizational Information
Purpose of your Position - Non Union
Classification Summary - Union
A Survey Technician I conducts preliminary construction and topographical surveys, processes collected field data, and supports Survey Technician II in surveying activities.
Duties - Union
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Assists in completion of survey projects and undertakes independent survey projects as assigned.
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Operates survey equipment, including GPS, total stations and manual levels, ensuring accurate, timely and high-quality survey results.
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Provides technical calculations and survey data to determine precise locations and measurements of points, elevations, grades and levels, areas and contours for design, construction, confirmation of property lines or other municipal purposes.
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Processes collected field data to ensure quality survey.
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Complies with Work Safe BC rules and regulations, and the City’s Occupational Health and Safety policies and procedures.
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Performs Flagging duties as necessary to ensure safety of crew. Arranges for lane closures as needed. Maintains compliance with the Traffic Control Manual.
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Maintains and recommends servicing all types of survey equipment and tools, to ensure accuracies are maintained.
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Maintains and updates survey monument network as directed.
Results and Activities - Non union
Credentials - Union
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One year Certificate in Survey (Geomatics)
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Experience
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BC Driver’s License – Class 5
Knowledge - Non Union
Skills & Abilities - Non Union
Competencies
- Attention to Detail
- Computer Literacy
- Teamwork
- Physical Ability
Posting Text
Physical Demands
Special Instructions to Applicant
Please ensure that you have a resume and Driver’s Abstract to attach, as these are required documents when applying to this posting. If you do not currently possess a Driver’s License, or are waiting to receive a Driver’s Abstract, you are still eligible to apply. Please upload a word document stating, “Driver’s Abstract is on order” or “Do not possess a Driver’s License”.
Additional Hiring Information
Testing may be required. If no fully qualified candidates apply, those not fully qualified may be considered for a training opportunity. Training rates will apply.
The City of Kelowna is committed to being an organization that values and reflects its community’s diverse population, and to fostering an equitable, inclusive and progressive work environment where everyone can be their authentic self and feels a sense of belonging.
Pay Rate
Starts at $37.01 per hour
Posting Date
09/12/2025
Closing Date
10/10/2025
Days of Work
Monday to Friday
Standard Hours per Day
7
Hours of Work
7am – 3pm
Work Location
ELLIS PLACE
Specify Work Location
Documents Needed to Apply
Required Documents
-
Resume
-
Cover Letter
-
Driver's Abstract
Optional Documents
-
Other Document 1
-
Other Document 2
-
Other Document 3
-
Other Document 4
About the role
Position Details
Posting Information
Posting Number
CK53831P
Position Title
Survey Technician I
No. of Staff Required
1
Position Type
FT
If Term position, enter length of Term in months
N/A
Position Groups
CUPE Civic
Division
Infrastructure (DV220)
Department
Infrastructure Delivery (DP214)
Department Name
Branch
Infrastructure Delivery (BR214)
Organizational Information
Purpose of your Position - Non Union
Classification Summary - Union
A Survey Technician I conducts preliminary construction and topographical surveys, processes collected field data, and supports Survey Technician II in surveying activities.
Duties - Union
-
Assists in completion of survey projects and undertakes independent survey projects as assigned.
-
Operates survey equipment, including GPS, total stations and manual levels, ensuring accurate, timely and high-quality survey results.
-
Provides technical calculations and survey data to determine precise locations and measurements of points, elevations, grades and levels, areas and contours for design, construction, confirmation of property lines or other municipal purposes.
-
Processes collected field data to ensure quality survey.
-
Complies with Work Safe BC rules and regulations, and the City’s Occupational Health and Safety policies and procedures.
-
Performs Flagging duties as necessary to ensure safety of crew. Arranges for lane closures as needed. Maintains compliance with the Traffic Control Manual.
-
Maintains and recommends servicing all types of survey equipment and tools, to ensure accuracies are maintained.
-
Maintains and updates survey monument network as directed.
Results and Activities - Non union
Credentials - Union
-
One year Certificate in Survey (Geomatics)
-
Experience
-
BC Driver’s License – Class 5
Knowledge - Non Union
Skills & Abilities - Non Union
Competencies
- Attention to Detail
- Computer Literacy
- Teamwork
- Physical Ability
Posting Text
Physical Demands
Special Instructions to Applicant
Please ensure that you have a resume and Driver’s Abstract to attach, as these are required documents when applying to this posting. If you do not currently possess a Driver’s License, or are waiting to receive a Driver’s Abstract, you are still eligible to apply. Please upload a word document stating, “Driver’s Abstract is on order” or “Do not possess a Driver’s License”.
Additional Hiring Information
Testing may be required. If no fully qualified candidates apply, those not fully qualified may be considered for a training opportunity. Training rates will apply.
The City of Kelowna is committed to being an organization that values and reflects its community’s diverse population, and to fostering an equitable, inclusive and progressive work environment where everyone can be their authentic self and feels a sense of belonging.
Pay Rate
Starts at $37.01 per hour
Posting Date
09/12/2025
Closing Date
10/10/2025
Days of Work
Monday to Friday
Standard Hours per Day
7
Hours of Work
7am – 3pm
Work Location
ELLIS PLACE
Specify Work Location
Documents Needed to Apply
Required Documents
-
Resume
-
Cover Letter
-
Driver's Abstract
Optional Documents
-
Other Document 1
-
Other Document 2
-
Other Document 3
-
Other Document 4