Land surveyors

Newfoundland and Labrador

The employment outlook will be Moderate for land surveyors (NOC 21203) in Newfoundland and Labrador for the 2025-2027 period.The following factors contributed to this outlook:Employment decline will lead to the loss of a few positions.A moderate number of positions will become available due to retirements.There are a moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.Here are some key facts about land surveyors in Newfoundland and Labrador: Approximately 250 people worked in this occupation in May 2021. Land surveyors mainly work in the following sectors: Architectural, engineering and design services (NAICS 5413): 59%Construction (NAICS 23): 23%Mining and quarrying (NAICS 212): 8% The distribution of full-time and part-time workers in this occupation is:Full-time workers: 91% compared to 83% for all occupationsPart-time workers: 9% compared to 17% for all occupations33% of land surveyors work all year, while 67% work only part of the year, compared to 56% and 43% respectively among all occupations. Those who worked only part of the year did so for an average of 35 weeks compared to 40 weeks for all occupations.9% of land surveyors are self-employed compared to an average of 8% for all occupations.The gender distribution of people in this occupation is: Men: 87% compared to 51% for all occupations Women: 13% compared to 49% for all occupations The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is: no high school diploma: n/a high school diploma or equivalent: 8% compared to 27% for all occupations apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: 8% compared to 17% for all occupations college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 69% compared to 23% for all occupations bachelor's degree: 10% compared to 14% for all occupations university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: n/a

Nova Scotia

The employment outlook will be Moderate for land surveyors (NOC 21203) in Nova Scotia for the 2025-2027 period.The following factors contributed to this outlook:Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions.A moderate number of positions will become available due to retirements.There are a moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.Here are some key facts about land surveyors in Nova Scotia: Approximately 200 people worked in this occupation in May 2021. Land surveyors mainly work in the following sectors: Architectural, engineering and design services (NAICS 5413): 61%Construction (NAICS 23): 31% The distribution of full-time and part-time workers in this occupation is:Full-time workers: 90% compared to 82% for all occupationsPart-time workers: 10% compared to 18% for all occupations62% of land surveyors work all year, while 38% work only part of the year, compared to 62% and 38% respectively among all occupations. Those who worked only part of the year did so for an average of 45 weeks compared to 42 weeks for all occupations.32% of land surveyors are self-employed compared to an average of 11% for all occupations.The gender distribution of people in this occupation is: Men: 93% compared to 51% for all occupations Women: 7% compared to 49% for all occupations The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is: no high school diploma: n/a high school diploma or equivalent: 14% compared to 27% for all occupations apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: less than 5% compared to 12% for all occupations college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 51% compared to 22% for all occupations bachelor's degree: 22% compared to 20% for all occupations university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: n/a

Ontario

The employment outlook will be Moderate for land surveyors (NOC 21203) in Ontario for the 2025-2027 period.The following factors contributed to this outlook:Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions.A moderate number of positions will become available due to retirements.What Types of Employers Are Out There?The majority are employed in architectural, engineering and related servicesConstructionWhat are the Main Trends Affecting Employment?Demand mostly driven by investments in public infrastructure, residential expansion, land development and revitalizationLarge investments planned and being undertaken in health care and educational facilitiesSignificant public-sector funding for transit infrastructure projectsPopulation growth, which is resulting in significant levels of new residential constructionWhat Skills Do I Need to Succeed?Professional land surveying includes different specializations, and the category ‘Cadastral Surveying’ (legal boundary) is associated with the land surveyor occupationCadastral surveying is regulated by the Association of Ontario Land Surveyors (AOLS) and only licensed members can use the title “Ontario Land Surveyor” and carry out cadastral surveys in OntarioA person who is not licensed may perform work within the practice of cadastral surveys but under the direction, and supervision of a licensed member.Here are some key facts about land surveyors in Ontario: Approximately 1,700 people work in this occupation. Land surveyors mainly work in the following sectors: Architectural, engineering and design services (NAICS 5413): 71%Construction (NAICS 23): 16% The distribution of full-time and part-time workers in this occupation is:Full-time workers: 92% compared to 81% for all occupationsPart-time workers: 8% compared to 19% for all occupations66% of land surveyors work all year, while 34% work only part of the year, compared to 63% and 37% respectively among all occupations. Those who worked only part of the year did so for an average of 44 weeks compared to 43 weeks for all occupations.10% of land surveyors are self-employed compared to an average of 15% for all occupations.The gender distribution of people in this occupation is: Men: 93% compared to 52% for all occupations Women: 7% compared to 48% for all occupations The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is: no high school diploma: less than 5% compared to 9% for all occupations high school diploma or equivalent: 14% compared to 25% for all occupations apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: less than 5% compared to 8% for all occupations college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 37% compared to 22% for all occupations bachelor's degree: 37% compared to 24% for all occupations university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: 7% compared to 13% for all occupations