Bring your experience in surveying to the Ministry of Natural Resources, Office of the Surveyor General, where you will review a variety of plans of survey submitted for approval, and provide technical expertise to the Province's Crown land initiatives.
The Ontario Public Service (OPS) is committed to being an employer of first choice, creating a positive and inclusive work environment.
We offer:
- a defined benefit pension plan
- comprehensive health plan
- life and disability insurance
- flexible work arrangements
- collegial and professional work culture
- career growth and development opportunities across multiple business areas
- on-the-job training to support your success in the role
Please note: Alternate work locations may be considered, based on operational feasibility and managerial discretion.
In this role, you will:
- review Crown survey plans
- communicate directly with professional Ontario Land Surveyors regarding the plan reviews
- prepare legal descriptions for land dispositions and regulations
- carry out survey and title document research
- organize material for survey-related contracts and projects
- You have demonstrated knowledge of the principles and techniques of cadastral surveying including equipment, procedures, computations, datums, coordinate systems and title interpretation to review, analyze and evaluate survey submissions.
- You have working knowledge of relevant legislation and case law to evaluate and ensure compliance with legislative requirements and ensure consistency in the application of cadastral surveying methods, regulations and standards. (Surveys Act, Surveyors Act, the Mining Act, the Public Lands Act, the Registry Act, the Land Titles Act, the Beds of Navigable Waters Act and regulations thereunder)
- You have proven analytical, research, and organization skills to conduct reviews and analysis and identify and resolve problems with survey products.
- You have the ability to prioritize competing demands and to work independently in planning and implementing tasks to meet client requirements.
- You have demonstrated interpersonal and communication skills to exchange technical information, resolve conflicts with clients, and prepare reports, descriptions and correspondence on survey-related matters.
- You are proficient using software such as AutoCAD and ArcGIS.
- You are proficient using common office productivity software for word processing, email, reports, presentations, internet, etc.
If you are excited about this position and meet most, but not all, of the listed qualifications, please still consider applying. We recognize that no one person might have every qualification in this job ad, and you just might be the right candidate!
We are building an inclusive workforce that reflects the communities we serve. We encourage everyone interested in working with us to apply, including people with disabilities, Indigenous, Black and racialized individuals, as well as people from all ethnicities, cultures, sexual orientations, gender identities and gender expressions.
Our hiring process is accessible, consistent with Ontario's
Human Rights Code and the
Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005. We are working to prevent and remove barriers in our hiring processes and can offer accommodation to address specific needs related to Code-protected grounds such as disability, family status and religion. For more information about accommodation during the hiring process please contact us.
Learn more about the work the OPS is doing to create an inclusive, anti-racist, accessible and diverse workplace:
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diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives
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accessibility
- Anti-Racism Policy
