Loyalist College offers the only specialized program for survey technicians in Ontario which prepares students for high-demand careers in cadastral land surveying and geomatics engineering. Using instruments and computer software, survey engineering technicians conduct field measurements and analyze data to determine the precise locations of natural features, structures and property boundaries. Survey technicians are in demand in many industries, including construction, land development, government agencies, and mining and natural resource exploration.

Find your career

Surveying is the foundation of most engineering projects. You might be involved in:

• Pre-engineering surveys, laying out proposed structures and locating existing improvements.
• Assisting an Ontario land surveyor in locating property boundaries.
• Gathering data for use in geographic information systems.

Our grads get great jobs

• Survey Technician, Gifford Harris Surveying Ltd.
• Junior Party Chief, Mission Geospatial Ltd.
• Instrument/CAD Person, Marshall Macklin Monaghan Ltd.
• Junior Inspector, GD Jewell Engineering Inc.
• Paving Superintendent, Villeneuve Construction Co. Ltd.

Is it for you?

This can be a rewarding career for people who:

• Are curious and investigative.
• Like mastering the latest technology.
• Are physical and enjoy spending time outdoors.
• May enjoy running a crew or managing an office space.