Geomatics Technologists
Job description
These individuals collect, analyze, and interpret geospatial data used for various purposes (natural resource management, geology, environmental research, etc.). They work for:
- The government
- Municipalities and regional county municipalities (RCMs)
- Public utilities
- Mapping and software companies
- Forestry, architectural, engineering, and consulting firms
Environment
- Controlled ambient temperature
- Climatic conditions
Main tasks
- Capture and analyze field data obtained using cutting-edge technologies (GPS, satellites, UAVs, etc.).
- Interpret and process survey data.
- Produce cadastral renovation plans.
- Design and implement geographic information systems.
- Manage computer systems.
- Produce and process digital images.
- Develop databases.
- Produce digital maps, plans, and models.
- Draft legal documents.
- Participate in project management.
Advancement and mobility
- Geomatics Technologists often specialize in one of two options:
- Cartography
- Geodesy
Training and requirements
Formation
Most training programs are offered in French only.
College
Also required
- Membership in the Ordre des technologues professionnels du Québec (OTPQ [Quebec Order of Professional Technologists]) to use the title of Professional Technologist.
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
- 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
- Versatility
- Rigour
- Knowledge of computer science, digital and electronics
- Desire to upgrade one’s competencies
- Knowledge of engineering and technology
- Sense of observation
- Knowledge of geography
Interests
- Draft, communicate, and inform
- 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.
Appellation d’emploi liée (à traduire)
Technical occupations in geomatics and meteorology (CNP 22214)
Skill type
Natural and applied sciences and related occupations
Last update: January 29, 2026
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