Surveyor
It is an occupation with a diploma and not a trade. As such, there is no qualification exam to access this job title.
Surveyors are very important in carrying out a project in the construction industry. They collect, transfer, calculate and draw survey data using specialized instruments (electronic notebook, conventional or robotic total station, GPS receiver, calculation software, drawing software, etc.), with a view to drawing up plans or delimiting the planned constructions.
They must provide data relating to the alignment, elevation, orientation and size of different terrains or types of infrastructure (industrial or commercial complexes, buildings, residences, roads, etc.).
Learn moreHighlights of this trade
Wage scale
Between 36,68 $ and 43,31 $
Employment prospects
Good
Training duration
1800 hours
School prerequisites
Category 1Other options
You can also start working in the construction industry by taking the ASP training course and integrate through the labour pools.
Construction Labour Pools ASP TrainingTraining places
Usually offered in these regions
- Capitale‐Nationale
- Laurentians
- Montérégie
- Montreal
- Saguenay‐Lac‐Saint‐Jean