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21203 - Land Surveyors

Broad Occupation Category

2 - Natural and applied sciences and related occupations.

TEER

1 - Occupations usually require a university degree.

Major Group

21 - Professional occupations in natural and applied sciences.

Sub-major Group

212 - Professional occupations in applied sciences (except engineering).

Minor Group

2120 - Architects, urban planners, and land surveyors.

Main Duties

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

Employment Requirements

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.

Land Surveyors Salary Prospects

Community/AreaCanada
Low ($/hour)23.40
Median ($/hour)30.00
High ($/hour)50.00
Community/AreaAlberta
Low ($/hour)23.00
Median ($/hour)40.62
High ($/hour)51.00
Community/AreaBritish Columbia
Low ($/hour)22.00
Median ($/hour)32.50
High ($/hour)45.00
Community/AreaNew Brunswick
Low ($/hour)20.90
Median ($/hour)33.49
High ($/hour)50.46
Community/AreaNewfoundland and Labrador
Low ($/hour)19.00
Median ($/hour)32.00
High ($/hour)43.00
Community/AreaNova Scotia
Low ($/hour)21.42
Median ($/hour)32.00
High ($/hour)48.99
Community/AreaOntario
Low ($/hour)20.00
Median ($/hour)26.00
High ($/hour)45.00
Community/AreaPrince Edward Island
Low ($/hour)21.63
Median ($/hour)31.73
High ($/hour)54.98
Community/AreaQuebec
Low ($/hour)23.00
Median ($/hour)39.00
High ($/hour)42.15
Community/AreaSaskatchewan
Low ($/hour)20.00
Median ($/hour)27.78
High ($/hour)40.00

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