Surveying and Mapping Technologist

Position Details Job ID: 23790 Department: General Directorate of Planning, Development & Building Unit: Services for Easements, Heritage & Urban Design Type: Temporary Full-Time – Up to 18 months Hours: 35 hours/week Union: CUPE 503 – In/Out/NS Sal & Wage Salary Range: $66,686.62 – $78,027.04/year (2024 rate) Location: 100 Constellation Drive Job Category: Planning & Infrastructure Application Deadline: October 23, 2026 Note: In this posting, the masculine form is used as gender-neutral. Summary of Duties The Surveying and Mapping Unit provides official municipal surveying and mapping services to support the City’s planning, development, and infrastructure activities, enabling the successful delivery of City-led construction projects. The successful candidate will be responsible for analyzing, compiling, interpreting, and creating official survey plans and mapping products. This includes addressing complex issues such as property rights—including dominant and servient interests—geodetic control, digital mapping data, and official re-survey principles—to produce land survey plans, geographic base maps, sketches, and drawings, ensuring compliance with relevant provincial laws and regulations. The role requires the use of advanced interactive computer software to produce these deliverables. Education and Experience Completion of a three-year college program in geomatics or a related field, with a focus on official surveying Minimum of four (4) years of experience compiling survey and mapping data Certifications and Accreditations Certification as a Surveying Technologist by the Association of Ontario Land Surveyors (AOLS) is an asset Knowledge Requirements Ontario laws and regulations related to surveying and plans Ontario Land Registry System Ontario Cadastral Survey Matrix Interactive graphics hardware and software Coordinate Geometry (COGO) software Computer-Aided Design (CAD) software Microsoft Office suite Current GIS technologies and remote sensing tools Digital mapping methods and procedures Survey calculations Coordinate systems and datums Relevant health and safety legislation, including worker rights and obligations Skills and Competencies Ability to compile and produce digital maps, plans, and sketches using CAD software Proficiency with interactive graphics workstations Competence in using automated plotters and computer peripherals Ability to compile and evaluate survey observations Skill in applying complex mathematical equations Capacity to analyze deeds, easements, rights-of-way, and property information, and integrate them into plans Ability to understand software suites and their user manuals Knowledge of data management best practices to ensure proper inventory and archival of final products Meticulous attention to detail and accuracy Diplomacy, initiative, reliability, analytical thinking, and precision Strong interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team Participation in team meetings to share best practices and ensure consistency of project deliverables Capacity to mentor and provide on-the-job training to junior team members Ability to communicate effectively with supervisors to resolve official survey issues Essential Behaviors Essential behaviors define the expected conduct of all employees and reflect the City’s culture and values. They guide all current and future activities. Employees are encouraged to learn, embody, and demonstrate these behaviors. Please review the [Essential Behaviors]. Important Information Language Requirements: Proficiency in spoken, read, and written English Starting Salary: New hires may begin at up to 95% of the initial salary rate, per collective agreement Qualification Flexibility: Relevant experience and recognized education, supported by a satisfactory service record and demonstrated aptitude, may substitute for formal education requirements Job Posting: Candidates are advised to retain a copy of this job posting, as it will not be available after the closing date Application Process: All applicants are thanked for their interest; only those selected for interviews will be contacted Equity and Inclusion The City of Ottawa promotes diversity and inclusion and complies with the Canadian Human Rights Act and the Ontario Human Rights Code. We encourage applications from Indigenous peoples, Black and other racialized communities, persons with disabilities, women, and non-binary individuals of all ethnicities, religions, sexual orientations, classes, gender identities, and expressions. Applicants are encouraged to self-identify as members of one or more employment equity groups in the self-identification questions. Accessibility The City of Ottawa provides accommodation measures throughout the hiring process, upon request. If contacted for an interview, please advise us of any accommodation needs. Accessible formats and communication supports are available upon request. Contact the Employee Service Centre at 613-580-2424, ext. 12211, or email [email protected].