Chartered surveyors conduct surveys related to the measurement, management, valuation and development of land, natural resources, buildings, other types of property, and infrastructure such as harbours, roads and railway lines.

Entry Reqirements

Honours, Bachelor's degree

Typical Tasks

• Measures shore lines, elevations and underwater contours, establishes high and low water marks, plots shore features and defines navigable channels.
• Surveys buildings to determine necessary alterations and repairs.
• Surveys mines, prepares drawings of surfaces, hazards and other features to control the extent and direction of mining.
• Surveys, measures and describes land surfaces to establish property boundaries and to aid with construction or cartographic work.

Desired Skills

Reading Comprehension, Mathematics, Writing, Critical Thinking, Active Listening, Speaking, Active Learning, Monitoring, Learning Strategies, Science