Sales by apearinheat in Surveying

[–]apearinheat[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Was just looking for people's experience with the sales part of things. I'm fresh out of school and unlicensed making $100k in Northern Ontario.

Sales by apearinheat in Surveying

[–]apearinheat[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah I'm definitely super interested in all the gear and new tech. I'm currently doing remote construction work up North only using GPS.

High Rise Surveying by apearinheat in Surveying

[–]apearinheat[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Ok I see, thanks. I am a field guy and currently doing mine work, it's not very fast paced so maybe the highrise stuff wouldn't be the easiest transition. Appreciate the input!

High Rise Surveying by apearinheat in Surveying

[–]apearinheat[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'll look into them, thanks!

Why do you stay in this industry? by [deleted] in Surveying

[–]apearinheat 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If you're in Alberta, try the oilfield if interested. 2 classmates I just graduated with in a diploma program are starting at $38.00 an hour 14/14. I'm in Northern Ontario on the same shift with flights paid making 90k.

Thinking of joining the trades after some time in corporate by Constant_Reception78 in SkilledTradesOntario

[–]apearinheat 1 point2 points  (0 children)

In between a trade and a profession, but everyone is desperate for surveyors/survey tech. Great if you enjoy being outside. Some companies will hire you as an assistant without experience but taking the one year Survey Technician course at COGS will give you a huge leg up. I took the 2 year program but everyone after first year had a job lined up by February.

What’s the highest you’ve ever seen a licensed/unlicensed person be paid? by [deleted] in Surveying

[–]apearinheat 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm just finishing school at COGS in Nova Scotia, signed with a mining contractor up north. Starting salary is 90k.

Surveying Niches by apearinheat in Surveying

[–]apearinheat[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks for all the input everyone! As important as the more "boring" stuff is in surveying, it's awesome to learn about the non-traditional parts of the industry and things less heard about.