Crown Survey Technologist

at  Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry

Bring your experience in surveying to the Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry, Office of the Surveyor General, where you will review a variety of plans of survey submitted for approval, and provide technical expertise to the Province’s Crown land initiatives.
The Ontario Public Service (OPS) is committed to being an employer of first choice, creating a positive and inclusive work environment.

We offer:

• a defined benefit pension plan
• maternity and parental leave top-up benefits which includes adoptive parents
• comprehensive health plan
• life and disability insurance
• flexible work arrangements
• collegial and professional work culture
• career growth and development opportunities across multiple business areas
• on-the-job training to support your success in the role

Effective January 1st, 2024 the salary range for this position is $1,290.40 to $1,576.50 per (hour/week) in compliance with OPSEU Unified Bargaining Unit collective agreement provisions. The new rates, effective retroactive to January 1, 2024, were recently confirmed and dates for implementation of the new salary rates are still to be determined.

TECHNICAL KNOWLEDGE:

• You have demonstrated knowledge of the principles and techniques of cadastral surveying including equipment, procedures, computations, datums, coordinate systems, practical astronomy and title interpretation to review, analyze and evaluate survey submissions.
• You have working knowledge of relevant legislation and case law to evaluate and ensure compliance with legislative requirements and ensure consistency in the application of cadastral surveying methods, regulations and standards. (Surveys Act, Surveyors Act, the Mining Act, the Public Lands Act, the Registry Act, the Land Titles Act, the Beds of Navigable Waters Act and regulations thereunder)

ANALYTICAL, RESEARCH AND ORGANIZATIONAL SKILLS:

• You have proven analytical, research, and organization skills to conduct reviews and analysis and identify and resolve problems with survey products.
• You have the ability to prioritize competing demands and to work independently in planning and implementing tasks to meet client requirements.

COMMUNICATION AND INTERPERSONAL SKILLS:

• You have demonstrated interpersonal and communication skills to exchange technical information, resolve conflicts with clients, and prepare reports, descriptions and correspondence on survey-related matters.

COMPUTER SKILLS:

• You are proficient using software such as AutoCAD and ArcGIS.
• You are proficient using common office productivity software for word processing, email, reports, presentations, internet, etc.

In this role, you will:

• review Crown survey plans
• communicate directly with professional Ontario Land Surveyors regarding the plan reviews
• prepare legal descriptions for land dispositions and regulations
• carry out survey and title document research
• organize material for survey-related contracts and projects