22214 – Technical occupations in geomatics and meteorology

البيان الرئيسي

Cartographic technologists and technicians prepare and revise maps and charts from photographs, manuscripts, survey notes and other maps.

المهام الرئيسية

• Plan map content, format and design and compile required data from aerial photographs, survey notes, records, reports and other maps
• Generate maps and related graphs and charts using digital mapping techniques, computer interactive graphics, computer-assisted design and drafting (CAD) software, traditional drafting methods and computer or traditional scribing tools
• Inspect final compositions to ensure completeness and accuracy.
• Examine and interpret aerial photographs to prepare topographic maps, aerial-photograph mosaics and related charts
• Operate digitized stereoscopic plotting and computer graphics equipment to provide three-dimensional optical models of terrain, to trace maps, and to prepare charts and tables
• Monitor recording quality and adjust equipment as required and inspect quality of recorded images.
• Operate analog or digital airborne remote sensing equipment such as survey film or digital cameras, laser or radar sensors and scanners to prepare images, data and graphic reports, maps and charts from airborne or satellite data
• Develop specialized analog and computer software specific routines to customize and integrate image analysis
• Inspect quality of recorded images, verify the integrity and accuracy of data contained in remote sensing image analysis systems, and adjust equipment as required.
• Operate specialized computer hardware and software and peripheral equipment to model, manage, analyze and display geospatial data
• Develop specialized computer software routines, Internet-based GIS, database and business applications to customize geographic information
• Work with external organizations on data transfer and systems compatibility issues
• Perform data entry and editing activities and maintenance operations to systems following predetermined calibration procedures
• Integrate external software such as spreadsheets and statistical packages with GIS software
• Train and provide technical support for GIS users.
• Observe, record and transmit atmospheric and weather information including air pressure, temperature, humidity, precipitation and cloud, wind and ultraviolet conditions
• Observe, chart and report on ice conditions in navigable waters and snow conditions, and participate in programs to forecast and control avalanches in mountainous terrain
• Maintain climatological databases, analyze and interpret weather data and participate in the production of weather maps, charts and reports
• Install, inspect, monitor, calibrate and maintain meteorological equipment and instruments.

متطلبات التوظيف

• Completion of secondary school is required.
• In Quebec, membership in the regulatory body for professional technologists is required to use the title ''Professional Technologist''.
• Geomatics technologists and technicians require completion of a college program in geomatics, cartography, photogrammetry, aerial survey, remote sensing, geographic information system (GIS) or geomatics.
• Meteorological technicians require completion of a one-year meteorological technician program provided by the Meteorological Service of Canada.
• Further specialized training is available for meteorological technicians, and may be required by some employers.

أمثلة على المسميات الوظيفية

cartographic draftsman/woman · cartographic technician · mapping technician · cartographic technologist · geological mapping technician · map editor · photogrammetric technician · photogrammetric technologist · photogrammetrist · aerial survey technician · remote sensing (RS) technician · remote sensing (RS) technologist · remote sensing (RS) application specialist · aerial survey technologist · geographic information systems (GIS) technician · geographic information systems (GIS) technologist · land information system (LIS) technician · land information system (LIS) technologist · weather chart plotter · climate service technician · climatological technician · meteorological technician · surface weather observer · avalanche observer · avalanche technician

الأجور (في الساعة)

المصدر: أجور بنك الوظائف، إصدار 2025 (ESDC). المنخفض والمرتفع هما المئين العاشر والتسعون.