Closes Jul 19 2013 | Posted 29 minutes ago |
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The Township of Langley is currently recruiting for up to two temporary full-time (from approx. August 19, 2013 to approx. November 29, 2013) Survey Assistants to join our team of professionals in Engineering Division, Public Works Engineering Services Department.
Reporting to the Instrument Person III, you will be responsible in this unionized position for assisting in construction and topographical survey work, setting up and operation of the survey instrument; searching out plans, locating buried utilities using an M-Scope; taking linear measurements as directed with a steel tape or chain; cutting, driving and marking posts and stakes; assisting in establishing lines and grades; uncovering survey pins; making elementary notes, sketches and computations; as well as clearing trees, weeds, brush and other obstacles.
Your education will include completion of the 12th school grade, supplemented by survey related courses and some related experience, or an equivalent combination of training and experience. You will have a good working knowledge of the methods, techniques and equipment used in Municipal survey work; construction and engineering practices; of mathematical functions related to the work; of the Divisions recordkeeping methods and office practices. You will also have the ability to perform detailed work accurately, neatly and rapidly, including work requiring well developed hand-to-eye coordination as well as to establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff, and to exercise tact and diplomacy in relating to members of the public. A valid BC Class 5 (full-privilege) drivers license is required.
The CUPE rate of pay for this position is $22.08 $25.96 per hour (2011 rates) plus 12% in lieu of benefits. The hours of work are Monday to Friday, 8:00am to 4:30pm.
If you wish to pursue this exciting career in a growing community, please send your résumé quoting bulletin file # B028 along with a cover letter and copies of the applicable certificates/designations, in confidence to:
Mail or in person: Township of Langley
Human Resources Division, 4th Floor
20338 65 Avenue, Langley, BC V2Y 3J1
Fax #: 604.533.6129
Email: Visit the Careers section of the Township of Langleys website at tol.ca for information
on how to apply
The closing date for this competition is by 4:30pm Friday, July 19, 2013
We appreciate all applications; however, only short-listed candidates will be contacted for an interview.
Click on link below to Apply Online :
B028 Survey Assistant (up to 2) Temporary Full-time (from approx. August 19, 2013 to approx. November 29, 2013)
