A British Columbia Land Surveyor is an individual commissioned as a land surveyor by the Association of British Columbia Land Surveyors, and is authorized to carry out legal surveys within British Columbia. Many British Columbia Provincial statutes specifically designate B.C. Land Surveyors as the only persons entitled to perform legal surveys of land pursuant to the particular Act. B.C. Land Surveyors enter the profession after undergoing a rigorous pre-professional education and subsequent training as an articled pupil.  Many BC Land Surveyors have obtained university degrees in geomatics and survey sciences prior to pursuing their careers as a land surveyor, while many others have acquired technical diplomas in survey technologies during the course of their education.  As a result, the British Columbia Land Surveyor is well grounded in the science of surveying and the application of this knowledge in service to their clients.

Association of British Columbia Land Surveyors

The Association of British Columbia Land Surveyors is the association governing the profession of land surveying within the Province.  Created in 1905, the Association is governed by the Land Surveyors Act, a Provincial statute which sets out the framework within which the association and its members operate.

The Association is a self-regulating body which develops bylaws and guidelines for the conduct of its members, establishes and administers the requirements for entry into the profession, and liaises with government bodies and other associations in a continuous effort to improve the quality of service to the public.  Membership in the Association is restricted to holders of a BCLS commission, and students in the pursuit of such accreditation.  Membership levels are outlined as follows:

• Practicing – members authorized to conduct surveys within the Province of BC
• Non-practicing – members currently not authorized to conduct surveys
• Retired – those members who have retired from active practice
• Life – members who have been recognized for their contribution and service to the profession
• Student – survey students and Land Surveyors in Training currently under training and examination for admission

Association of BC Land Surveyors Membership Fee List.