Requisition ID: 20932
Department: Planning, Development & Building Dept.
Service: ROW, Heritage & Urban Dsgn Services
Branch: Surveys & Mapping Branch
Employment Type: 1 Full-time Permanent -
Work Hours: 35.00 hours per week
Affiliation: CUPE 503 Inside/Outside
Salary Information: $71,715.28 - $83,909.28 annually (2024 rates of pay)
Location: 100 Constellation, Nepean
City: Ottawa, ON
Job Category: Planning and Infrastructure
Application Close: 05/03/2026
The Surveys and Mapping unit provides corporate legal survey and mapping services in support of the City’s planning, development and infrastructure operations and to enable all City led construction projects.
You are responsible for conducting or co-ordinating real property research projects assigned by the City Surveyor and ensuring projects move efficiently and seamlessly from project intake to product delivery.
You also undertake complex title research assignments for the City Surveyor or Ontario Land Surveyors, and functionally supervise the work of the Title Searcher and the Surveys and Mapping Clerk. In addition, you are responsible for providing expertise, consultation and other support to managers and staff in the Unit and other departments.
Completion of 3 year community college diploma in Geomatics or a related field
Minimum of 5 years of experience in legal survey research, including experience with real property rights and the Surveys and Mapping profession
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