22214 - Technical Occupations in Geomatics and Meteorology
Broad Occupation Category
2 - Natural and applied sciences and related occupations.
TEER
2 - Occupations usually require a college diploma, apprenticeship training, or supervisory experience.
Major Group
22 - Technical occupations related to natural and applied sciences.
Sub-major Group
222 - Technical occupations in applied sciences (except engineering).
Minor Group
2221 - Architecture, drafting, surveying, geomatics and meteorology technologists and technicians.
Main Duties
Technical professionals in Geomatics and Meteorology perform some or all of the following duties:
- Operate airborne cameras, radar, laser sensors, and remote-sensing equipment
- Produce maps, spatial datasets, and technical data reports
- Inspect image quality and calibrate survey and imaging equipment
- Manage and analyze geospatial databases using GIS tools
- Develop GIS applications, systems, and web-based mapping solutions
- Design map layouts and compile survey, aerial, and satellite data
- Interpret aerial photographs and generate 3D terrain models
- Record and analyze weather and atmospheric data
- Maintain climate and environmental databases
- Operate forecasting instruments and monitor environmental conditions such as snow, ice, and avalanches
Employment Requirements
These are the typical employment requirements and benefits associated with this occupation in Canada:
- Completion of secondary school is required.
- A college diploma in geomatics, GIS, cartography, photogrammetry, remote sensing, or a related field is required.
- Meteorological technicians must complete federal or specialized government training programs.
- Additional post-hire training may be required depending on specialization.
- In Quebec, membership in a regulatory body is required to use the title Professional Technologist.
- Proficiency in GIS software, remote sensing tools, and data analysis systems is essential.
- Many roles offer stable employment in government, environmental, and infrastructure sectors with strong benefits and career growth opportunities.
Geomatics and Meteorology Technicians Salary Prospects
Community/Area
Low ($/hour)
Median ($/hour)
High ($/hour)
Community/AreaCanada
Low ($/hour)20.00
Median ($/hour)33.65
High ($/hour)48.08
Community/AreaAlberta
Low ($/hour)25.29
Median ($/hour)38.46
High ($/hour)58.46
Community/AreaBritish Columbia
Low ($/hour)25.00
Median ($/hour)39.74
High ($/hour)45.00
Community/AreaManitoba
Low ($/hour)19.40
Median ($/hour)29.03
High ($/hour)41.99
Community/AreaNew Brunswick
Low ($/hour)20.00
Median ($/hour)31.61
High ($/hour)41.03
Community/AreaNewfoundland and Labrador
Low ($/hour)20.43
Median ($/hour)29.23
High ($/hour)38.40
Community/AreaNorthwest Territories
Low ($/hour)27.86
Median ($/hour)43.22
High ($/hour)53.85
Community/AreaNova Scotia
Low ($/hour)24.04
Median ($/hour)33.20
High ($/hour)41.62
Community/AreaNunavut
Low ($/hour)25.50
Median ($/hour)36.13
High ($/hour)48.36
Community/AreaOntario
Low ($/hour)26.67
Median ($/hour)38.46
High ($/hour)47.39
Community/AreaSaskatchewan
Low ($/hour)21.63
Median ($/hour)36.38
High ($/hour)48.00
Community/AreaYukon
Low ($/hour)28.00
Median ($/hour)36.27
High ($/hour)44.05
