Senior Land Surveyor

Position Details

• Department: Planning, Development & Building Dept.
• Service: ROW, Heritage & Urban Dsgn Services
• Employment Type: Full-time
• Contract Duration: Temporary (up to 18 months)
• Work Hours: 35.00 hours per week
• Salary Information: $113,700.86 - $143,798.20 annually (2025 rates of pay)
• Location: 100 Constellation, Nepean
• Application Close: 06/10/2026
• Job Category: Planning and Infrastructure

Job Summary

Surveys and Mapping provides corporate legal survey and mapping services in support of the City’s planning, development and infrastructure operations and to enable all City-led construction projects.

You are responsible for planning and managing the production of assigned, highly complex legal surveys and geomatics products for clients across the corporation, and serving as a City land surveying expert.

You are also responsible for managing staff, administering contracts and supporting branch operations.

Education and Experience

• Completion of 4 year university degree in geomatics engineering, geomatics science or other related field
• Minimum of 5 years of experience as a licenced Ontario land surveyor

Certifications and Licences

• Licensed Ontario Land Surveyor (cadastral surveying) with Association of Ontario Land Surveyors (AOLS)

Knowledge

• Concepts, theories, principles, methods, techniques and practices of cadastral surveying, geodesy, hydrography and photogrammetry
• Code of Ethics and Standards of Practice for Ontario Land Surveyors
• Detailed and expert knowledge of Ontario statutes and regulations related to surveys as well as the wider discipline of Real Property Law
• Court proceedings and common law relating to real property in Ontario
• Land planning fundamentals
• Current and emerging trends in the Legal Surveying field
• GIS and Land Management/Land Information systems
• Global Positioning Systems methods and procedures
• Supervisory techniques in a unionized environment
• Ability to communicate effectively (both orally and in writing) to convey complex property law considerations to various audiences
• Familiarity with applicable health and safety legislation, knowledge of potential or actual dangers in the workplace, and appropriate actions to ensure health and safety of staff in accordance with legislation and City policies and procedures

Competencies, Skills and Abilities

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Leadership Competencies are defined to help leaders move the organization towards its strategic objectives and create a culture that supports and empowers employees to excel and grow. These competencies are expected at all leadership levels.

What You Need to Know

• Language Requirement: English oral, reading, writing

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