Technical Staff in Geomatics and Meteorology
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Job description
Geomatics Technologists and Technicians collect, analyze, and interpret geospatial data. This data is used for a variety of purposes (natural resource management, geology, environmental research, etc.). These individuals work in the public service, for public utilities, and for various companies (mapping, software, forestry, etc.).
Meteorological Technicians and Technologists observe weather conditions. They write, interpret, and transmit reports of meteorological data. They are employed by:
- The government
- The media
- Companies that exploit natural resources
- Public utilities and transportation services
- Private companies
This group includes Technologists and Technicians in the following fields:
- Aerial Survey and Remote Sensing
- Geographic Information Systems (GIS)
- Cartography
- Photogrammetry
Environment
- Controlled ambient temperature
- Climatic conditions
Main tasks
Aerial Survey and Remote Sensing Technologists and Technicians
- Prepare images, data, and graphical reports from aerial or satellite data sources.
- Develop methods and software for producing and integrating image analyses.
- Verify the quality of recorded images and the integrity and accuracy of collected data.
Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Technologists and Technicians
- Model, analyze, and display geospatial data.
- Develop methods and software to assimilate geographic information.
- Collaborate with external organizations to transfer data.
- Enter data into systems and review it.
- Integrate external software packages with GIS software.
- Train GIS users and provide technical support.
Cartographic Technologists and Technicians
- Plan map designs.
- Compile data from photographs, notes, and reports.
- Produce maps and graphs using computer-aided design and drafting techniques and software.
- Ensure that maps are complete and accurate.
Photogrammetry Technologists and Technicians
- Examine and interpret aerial photographs to prepare topographic maps, aerial photo mosaics, and related graphics.
- Develop three-dimensional models, maps, and tables.
- Monitor recording quality, adjust equipment as required, and inspect the quality of images collected.
Meteorological Technologists and Technicians
- Record, analyze, interpret, and transmit atmospheric and meteorological data.
- Observe, record, and report on waterway ice conditions.
- Participate in avalanche forecasting and control.
- Maintain climate databases.
- Participate in the production of weather maps, graphs, and reports.
- Set up, adjust, and maintain meteorological facilities and equipment.
Advancement and mobility
- There is some mobility between jobs in this group.
Hourly wage
Not available.Job prospects for 2024-2028
Job prospects for 2024-2028
Job prospects
All of Québec
All of Québec
Total jobs for 2023
All of Québec
All of Québec
Gender distribution
All of Québec
- 30.1% Female
- 69.9% Male
- 30.1% Female
- 69.9% Male
Job types
All of Québec
- Full time
- Part time
- Full time
- Part time
Yearly wage on 2020
All of Québec
All of Québec
Other characteristics
All of Québec
- None
All of Québec
- None
Sectors of activity
All of Québec
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NAICS 9149% of jobs
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NAICS 5413, 541419% of jobs
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NAICS 224% of jobs
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NAICS 48, 494% of jobs
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NAICS 54153% of jobs
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Others21% of jobs
All of Québec
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NAICS 9149% of jobs
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NAICS 5413, 541419% of jobs
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NAICS 224% of jobs
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NAICS 48, 494% of jobs
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NAICS 54153% of jobs
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Others21% of jobs
Training and requirements
Formation
Most training programs are offered in French only.
College
DCS in technologie de la géomatique (Cartographie)
Placement rate: 62.5%
37.5% of graduates pursue further studies
DCS in technologie de la géomatique (Géodésie)
Placement rate: 68.4%
26.3% of graduates pursue further studies
Also required
Geomatics Technologists
- Membership in the Ordre des technologues professionnels du Québec (OTPQ [Quebec Order of Professional technologists]) to use the title of Professional Technologist.
Meteorological Technicians
- Successful completion of a program delivered by the Meteorological Service of Canada.
Sometimes required
Meteorological Technicians
- Additional specialized training may be required by some companies.
Main skills and characteristics
Skills
- Data collection
- Information processing
- Reading comprehension
- Active listening
- Written expression
- Science
- Critical thought
- Oral expression
- Solving complex problems
- Active learning
- Judgment and decision-making
- Mathematics
- Operation analysis
- System analysis
- Coordination
- Teaching
- Result evaluation
- Systems evaluation
- Human resource management
- Time management
- Learning strategies
- Service oriented
- Social perception
Abilities
- Written comprehension
- Oral comprehension
- Verbal skills
- Deductive reasoning
- Written expression
- Inductive reasoning
- Near vision
- Awareness of issues
- Information organization
- Speech clarity
- Classification
- Speech recognition
- Idea generation
- Mathematical reasoning
- Processing flexibility
- Selective attention
- Basic numeracy
- Distance vision
- Originality
- Visualization
Knowledge and attributes
- Critical thinking
- Focussed on results
- Perseverance
- Rigour
- Knowledge of computer science, digital and electronics
- Desire to upgrade one’s competencies
- Knowledge of engineering and technology
- Sense of observation
- Patience
- Knowledge of geography
Interests
- Work with numbers
- Develop and exploit natural resources
- Collect, verify, sort, and classify data or information
- Work outdoors
- Make technical plans and drawings
Personality profiles (RIASEC)
- Investigative
- People with this profile prefer relying on theoretical knowledge before acting. They like observation, analysis and problem solving.
- Realistic
- People with this profile prefer carrying out concrete tasks and being physically involved in what they do.
- Enterprising
- People with this profile prefer having responsibilities, influencing others and responding to challenges.
Official name of the NOC 22214
Technical occupations in geomatics and meteorology
Job titles
- Geomatics Technologists
- Geomatics Technicians - Cartography
- Meteorological technician
- Aerial survey technician
- Geographic information systems (gis) technologist
- Cartographic technologist
- Photogrammetric technologist
- Meteorological aide
- Aerial photograph analyst
- Cartographer
- Photo cartographer
- Cartographic compiler
- Map draftsman/woman
- Cartographic draftsman/woman
- Meteorological inspector
- Aerial photograph interpreter
- Avalanche observer
- Surface weather observer
- Ice observer
- Aerological observer
- Photogrammetrist
- Softcopy photogrammetrist
- Weather chart plotter
- Avalanche controller
- Climate data processor
- Map editor
- Remote sensing (rs) application specialist
- Ice conditions service specialist - meteorology
- Airborne data acquisition specialist
- Geographic information systems (gis) technician
- Geological information system technician
- Land information system (lis) technician
- Aerological technician
- Avalanche technician
- Cartographic technician
- Geological mapping technician
- Climate service technician
- Weather station operations technician
- Geomatics technician - photogrammetry
- Geomatics technician - geographical information systems (gis)
- Geomatics technician - remote sensing
- Meteorological technician - canadian armed forces
- Photogrammetric technician
- Aerial photograph technician
- Weather briefer
- Remote sensing (rs) technician
- Geomatics technician - canadian armed forces
- Geological information system technologist
- Land information system (lis) technologist
- Geomatics technologist - cartography
- Geomatics technologist - aerial surveys
- Geomatics technologist - photogrammetry
- Geomatics technologist - geographical information systems (gis)
- Geomatics technologist - remote sensing
- Aerial survey technologist
- Remote sensing (rs) technologist
Skill type
Natural and applied sciences and related occupations
Last update: January 29, 2026