Summary Land Surveyor in Canada
Find key facts and figures about working as a land surveyor. The following information is applicable to all Land surveyors (NOC 21203).
Description
Land surveyors plan, direct and conduct legal surveys to establish the location of real property boundaries, contours and other natural or human-made features, and prepare and maintain cross-sectional drawings, official plans, records and documents pertaining to these surveys. They are employed by federal, provincial and municipal governments, private sector land surveying establishments, real estate development, natural resource, engineering and construction firms, or they may be self-employed.
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Requirements
University
This occupation usually requires a university degree (bachelor’s, master’s or doctorate).
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Wages
$37.09/hour
Median wage in Canada
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Prospects
Varies
The job prospects vary across Canada depending on the province or territory.
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Jobs
21 jobs
advertised in Canada
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Competencies
- Instructing
- Operation Monitoring of Machinery and Equipment
- Digital Literacy
- Numeracy
- Oral Communication: Oral Comprehension
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