Land Surveyors perform some or all of the following duties:

• Develop survey plans and legal survey procedures
• Establish and mark property and land boundaries
• Survey subdivisions and development sites
• Determine locations using GPS, drones, and EDM tools
• Analyze data using GIS and CAD systems
• Record field measurements and documentation
• Prepare official survey plans and reports
• Certify property boundaries and assume legal responsibility
• Testify as expert witnesses when required
• Supervise technologists and technicians

These are the typical employment requirements and benefits associated with this occupation in Canada:

• A bachelor's degree in geomatics or survey engineering is usually required.
• Alternatively, a college diploma plus academic credits and regional board examinations may be accepted.
• A one- to three-year articling period is typically required.
• Completion of professional examinations is required.
• A federal or provincial land surveyor licence is mandatory.
• Many employers offer health benefits, pension contributions, paid leave, training support, and professional development opportunities.