ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGIST TECHNICIAN 1 (Geodetic Surveys)

• Job ID: 64950
• Job Category: Engineering & Technical
• Division & Section: Engineering & Construction Services, ECS Engineering Support Services
• Work Location: 18 Dyas Road
• Job Type & Duration: Full-time, Permanent
• Hourly Rate: $44.64 - $48.88
• Shift Information: Monday to Friday, 40 hours per week
• Affiliation: L79 Full-time
• Number of Positions Open: 2
• Posting Period: 04-Aug-2026 to 21-Aug-2026  
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Major Responsibilities:

• Performs duties independently and as a Crew Lead in the execution of Horizontal/Vertical Geodetic Surveys as well as various other surveys.
• Directs, instructs, and trains staff in all aspects of geodetic surveying including First Order Horizontal/Vertical Geodetic survey work, methods, procedures, and operations.
• Conducts surveys using various optical and digital survey equipment for a variety of programs and projects pertaining to City facilities and infrastructure.
• Ensures projects are carried out in accordance with City of Toronto "Geodetic Survey Standards" and "Engineering Surveys Standards", specifications and procedures.
• Establishes geodetic monument locations, obtains permissions, and installs benchmark/horizontal markers on various structures.
• Processes horizontal, vertical and Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS) observations using a variety of software.
• Performs adjustments on survey observations and networks.
• Maintains and updates horizontal and vertical geodetic control databases.
• Integration of survey data using enterprise GIS platforms using ArcGIS or QGIS.
• Producing GIS products and spatial analysis to support engineering, construction and asset management.
• Coordinates field crew activities and work in a safe and efficient manner.
• Effectively gathers information and relays to supervisor, inspector, designer or the project engineer, as required.
• Searches, evaluates and analyzes designs, reports, specifications and any documentation related to projects. Indexes, files, and references geodetic control survey records.
• Conducts work hazards identification, implements strategies to control Health & Safety concerns and responds promptly to address variable working conditions.
• Ensures the use of safety equipment and adherence to safety procedures and regulations in accordance with the requirements of the Occupational Health and Safety Act and Regulations, other related Health and Safety legislation and City of Toronto Health and Safety Policies.
• Checks and audits consultant and contractor work for completeness, accuracy and compliance with City standards.
• Operates, maintains, and tracks a variety of mechanical, digital, analogue, wireless, computerized and other equipment and systems.
• Oversees survey vehicles and their contents to ensure proper maintenance.
• Performs survey work and prepares and checks data using the City's Integrated Control Application (INCA).
• Provides progress reports on work and completes time sheets and attendance reports.
• Performs and checks manual and computerized calculations (e.g. geodetic control points, first order benchmark runs and elevations).
• Liaises with, investigates and responds to inquiries from the public, surveyors, consultants and contractors related to aspects of the City of Toronto's horizontal and vertical geodetic control network.
• Searches, evaluates and analyzes existing geodetic control records, notes and plans. Effectively performs complex survey work to support topographic, pre-engineering data collection, construction layouts, audits, stake-outs, as-built surveys, hydrographic soundings and geodetic control network maintenance. Records and makes detailed field survey notes of same.
• Effectively plans, organizes and prioritizes work with minimal supervision.
• Travels safely to various work locations in a timely and efficient manner. Must operate a City vehicle.

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