The purpose of this Guide is to provide complete information on the processes and procedures involved in becoming a licensed professional surveyor in Canada.
It will be of benefit not only to those considering a career in professional surveying but also for those candidates already involved in the process.
The Guide is divided into these sections:
Title page, Foreword, Index (pdf)
Section I (pdf)
– Explanation of the structure of professional cadastral surveying in Canada, the organizations involved, how to apply, and the academic requirements necessary for acceptance.
Revised July 2008
Section II (pdf)
– Description of the "equivalencies" recognized by the evaluating organizations at various Canadian educational institutions.
Section III (pdf)
– Descriptions of the syllabus items in Schedules I and II of the "Joint Boards" Syllabus including learning outcomes and suggested textbooks and references for self-study.
Revised July 2008
Section IV (pdf)
– Study Guides for most of the Schedules I and II Syllabus Items.
Section V (pdf)
– Definitions of the specific terminology used in this document and by the professional associations and board of examiners related to the qualification and licensing process.
Guide to Becoming a Professional Surveyor in Canada
in its entirety. Revised July 2008. (pdf 97 pages)
See also the
NEW
youth-oriented
Setyourboundaries
website.
For contact details of the association registrars and regulatory boards, visit the
Career Resources - Surveying Contacts
web page.