Cadastral Surveyor/ Land Surveyor/ Geomatics Surveyor

A Cadastral Surveyors determine and advise on property boundaries when land is subdivided, bought or sold. They measure, mark, map and record boundary lines to define ownership and rights in real property (land, water, mineral, easements, rights-of-way, etc.), to resolve boundary disputes between neighbours, and for any subdivision of land, building development, road boundary realignment, etc (Note: Cadastral surveyors must be licensed as the plans they work on are used as the basis for legal transactions of parcels of land).

These surveyors trace land title deeds and other private or public records to verify the measurements of parcels of land. They analyse this collected data and compare it with existing records to determine evidence that can be used to mark the boundary positions.

A Cadastral Surveyor may perform in the following tasks:

• Discuss the specific requirements with client;
• Researches previous survey evidence, maps, deeds, physical evidence, and other records to obtain data needed for surveys;
• Develops new data from photogrammetric records;
• Plans, organizes, and directs work of one or more survey parties engaged in surveying;
• Determines methods and procedures for establishing or re-establishing survey control;
• Coordinates findings with work of engineering and architectural personnel, clients, and others concerned with project;
• Assumes legal responsibility for work and is licensed by state