Land Surveyor

Holland Code:

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I've met very few professional land surveyors who regret their career path, and even fewer who are out of work, even during economic slowdowns.

Mark Mason

In A Nutshell

I measure and map land to help people use it wisely. My work supports planning crop layouts, improving problem areas, and promoting sustainable land use.

Using tools like GPS and electronic equipment, I find exact boundaries and check land features.

I also create digital maps and plans so others can make smart, informed decisions about the land.

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Potential Salary Range

$22.00 - 57.00 Hourly

Which provinces would this job be in?

Alberta

British Columbia

Manitoba

New Brunswick

Newfoundland & Labrador

Nova Scotia

Ontario

PEI

Prince Edward Island

Quebec

Saskwatchewan

I start by reviewing maps and notes to prepare for the day. Then I head out to fields with my equipment to meet farmers, engineers, or landowners. On site, I measure land, mark boundaries, and collect data. Back at the office, I use that information to create maps and reports that help plan crop layouts and new buildings.

Workplace

Indoor / Outdoor

Job Requirements & Duties

Measure distances, angles, and elevations to map agricultural land and rural areas
Travel to fields and rural sites, using reference points to identify key land features and boundaries
Research survey records, land titles, and property history to confirm legal boundaries
Identify and confirm boundary lines using physical evidence and historical data
Collect, record, and verify data to ensure accurate land assessments for agricultural planning
Create detailed maps and reports to support land use planning, infrastructure, and conservation in agriculture

Education & Training

Land surveyors usually complete either a college diploma or a bachelor’s degree in a related field. Diploma programs often focus on survey science or geomatics technology, while degree programs are typically in geomatics or surveying engineering.

Job Outlook

Land surveying offers steady opportunities, especially in rural and agricultural areas where land development and planning are important.

Related School Subjects

Math

Social Studies

Career Education

What words come to mind when thinking about this career?

Build Technology Land

Important Skills

Computer & Technological

I use technology like GPS and GIS every day to measure and map land accurately. Being comfortable with computers helps me work efficiently and create detailed digital maps.

Written Communications

I write reports and documents to explain my findings clearly. Good writing helps farmers, engineers, and landowners understand the results and make smart decisions.

Negotiating

When there’s confusion about boundaries or property lines, I help people work through it so everyone knows what land belongs to whom.

Independence

I often work alone or with a small team in the field, so I’m comfortable making decisions and solving problems on my own.

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The Best Things About This Job Are…

Flexible Work Environment

Opportunity to Travel

Problem Solving

Continuous Learning

Seasonality

References

Land Surveyor in Canada. (2020).

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