NOC 22214 — Technical occupations in geomatics and meteorology

TEER 2 · Technical / skilled trades (college or apprenticeship) · Eligible for Express Entry (CEC and FSWP)

Technical occupations in geomatics include aerial survey, remote sensing, geographic information systems, cartographic and photogrammetric technologists and technicians, who gather, analyze, interpret and use geospatial information for applications in natural resources, geology, environmental research and land use planning. Meteorological technologists and technicians observe weather and atmospheric conditions, record, interpret, transmit and report on meteorological data, and provide weather information to the agricultural, natural resources and transportation industries and the public. Geomatics technologists and technicians are employed by all levels of government, utilities, mapping, computer software, forestry, architectural, engineering and consulting firms and other related establishments. Meteorological technologists and technicians are employed by all levels of government, the media, natural resources, utilities and transportation companies and consulting firms.

Main duties

Technical occupations in geomatics and meteorology

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.

Geographic information systems (GIS) technologists and technicians

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.

Cartographic technologists and technicians

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.

Photogrammetric technologists and technicians

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.

Meteorological technologists and technicians

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.

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