Land survey technicians

Nova Scotia

The employment outlook will be Moderate for land survey technologists and technicians (NOC 22213) 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.Not many positions will become available due to retirements.There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.Here are some key facts about land survey technologists and technicians in Nova Scotia: Approximately 150 people worked in this occupation in May 2021. Land survey technologists and technicians mainly work in the following sectors: Architectural, engineering and design services (NAICS 5413): 66%Construction (NAICS 23): 19%Provincial and territorial public administration (NAICS 912): 5% 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 occupations68% of land survey technologists and technicians work all year, while 32% 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 42 weeks compared to 42 weeks for all occupations.6% of land survey technologists and technicians are self-employed compared to an average of 11% for all occupations.The gender distribution of people in this occupation is: Men: 85% compared to 51% for all occupations Women: 15% 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: 6% compared to 12% for all occupations college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 54% compared to 22% for all occupations bachelor's degree: 17% compared to 20% for all occupations university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: n/a

Alberta

The employment outlook will be Moderate for land survey technologists and technicians (NOC 22213) in Alberta for the 2025-2027 period.The following factors contributed to this outlook:Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions.Not many 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 survey technologists and technicians in Alberta: Approximately 500 people worked in this occupation in May 2021. Land survey technologists and technicians mainly work in the following sectors: Architectural, engineering and design services (NAICS 5413): 85%Construction (NAICS 23): 7% The distribution of full-time and part-time workers in this occupation is:Full-time workers: 93% compared to 80% for all occupationsPart-time workers: 7% compared to 20% for all occupations47% of land survey technologists and technicians work all year, while 53% work only part of the year, compared to 61% and 39% respectively among all occupations. Those who worked only part of the year did so for an average of 39 weeks compared to 42 weeks for all occupations.The gender distribution of people in this occupation is: Men: 90% compared to 53% for all occupations Women: 10% compared to 47% for all occupations The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is: no high school diploma: 8% compared to 10% for all occupations high school diploma or equivalent: 28% compared to 28% for all occupations apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: 8% compared to 13% for all occupations college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 43% compared to 19% for all occupations bachelor's degree: 10% compared to 21% for all occupations university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: less than 5% compared to 9% for all occupations

Ontario

The employment outlook will be Moderate for land survey technologists and technicians (NOC 22213) 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.Not many positions will become available due to retirements.There are a moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.What Types of Employers Are Out There?The majority are employed in architectural, engineering and related servicesPublic administration, especially local and municipal governmentsConstructionWhat are the Main Trends Affecting Employment?Demand mostly driven by investments in public infrastructure, residential expansion, land development and revitalizationSignificant public-sector funding for transit infrastructure projectsNew housing developments to meet population growth in some of Ontario’s largest urban centresLarge investments planned and being undertaken in health care and educational facilitiesWhat Skills Do I Need to Succeed?In addition to other formal education, a working knowledge of up-to-date industry computer-aided design software including AutoCAD, and land survey software is often required; use of online mapping tools such as ArcGIS is also helpfulVoluntary designations such as Certified Engineering Technologist (C.E.T.) or Certified Technician (C.Tech.) are available through the Ontario Association of Certified Engineering Technicians and Technologists (OACETT).Here are some key facts about land survey technologists and technicians in Ontario: Approximately 1,600 people work in this occupation. Land survey technologists and technicians mainly work in the following sectors: Architectural, engineering and design services (NAICS 5413): 69%Local, municipal, regional, aboriginal and other public administration (NAICS 913-919): 13%Construction (NAICS 23): 8% 57% of land survey technologists and technicians work all year, while 42% 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.Less than 5% of land survey technologists and technicians are self-employed compared to an average of 15% for all occupations.The gender distribution of people in this occupation is: Men: 91% compared to 52% for all occupations Women: 9% 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: 35% 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: 46% compared to 22% for all occupations bachelor's degree: 12% compared to 24% for all occupations university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: less than 5% compared to 13% for all occupations