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Guide to Becoming a Professional Surveyor in Canada

   Guide to Becoming a
   Professional Surveyor in Canada

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.

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