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Overview
As a member of the military, Geomatics Technicians capture, analyze, process, present, disseminate and manage geospatial data to support the operations of the Canadian Government, especially the Navy, the Army, the Air Force, and Special Forces.

Responsibilities

Map Production

Geospatial Analysis

Web GIS

Data Management

GIS Development

Geomatics Support to Operations

Geomatics Support to Intelligence

Geomatics Stewardship

Work environment
Geomatics Technicians are specialists; they are members of the Army, but may be called upon to support all CAF exercises and operations, including those led by the Royal Canadian Navy, the Royal Canadian Air Force, and Canadian Special Forces. They also support other Government of Canada work and various Allies. Most work is done in an office workplace within Canada, using high-tech computer workstations and task-tailored software. Geomatics Technicians are employed in Navy, Army, Air Force, and Special Forces units that train in garrison and in the field, and deploy on operations. Over the course of their career, they may be offered international postings, and the chance to participate in national and international exercises and training.

Entry plans

Direct Entry Options

Paid Education Options

No previous work experience or career related skills are required. CAF recruiters can help you decide if your personal interests and attributes match the criteria for this occupation.

The minimum required education to apply for this occupation is the completion of the provincial requirements for Grade 11 or Quebec Secondary 5 including Grade 11 Applied Math or Math 426 in Quebec.

Foreign education may be accepted.

Non-Commissioned Member Subsidized Training and Education Program (NCMSTEP)

Because this position requires specialty training,



the CAF will pay successful recruits to attend the diploma program at an approved Canadian college. NCMSTEP students attend basic training and on-the-job training during the summer months. They receive full-time salary including medical and dental care, as well as vacation time with full pay in exchange for working with the CAF for a period of time. If you choose to apply to this program, you must apply both to the CAF and the appropriate college.

Training
The first stage of training is the Basic Military Qualification course, or Basic Training, held at the Canadian Forces Leadership and Recruit School in Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu, Quebec. This training provides the basic core skills and knowledge common to all trades. A goal of this course is to ensure that all recruits maintain the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) physical fitness standard; as a result, the training is physically demanding.

Geomatics Technicians attend the School of Military Mapping at Algonquin College, which is a detachment of the Mapping and Charting Establishment in Ottawa, Ontario. You will receive instruction from civilian and military instructors on the following topics:

Mathematics and survey

Photogrammetry

Remote sensing software and data

Geographic information systems and data

Production of geospatial data

Navigation systems

Geomatics product reproduction process

Computer hardware and software

Geomatics product distribution process

Geomatics Technicians may be offered the chance to develop specialized skills through formal courses and on-the-job training, including:

Geodetic terrestrial and aerial survey training

Geospatial database management

Advanced geomatics applications

Advanced terrain analysis

Geomatics engineering diploma

Related Civilian Occupations

Geographic Information System Technician

Cartographer

Photogrammetrist

Seniority level

Internship

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Engineering and Information Technology

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📌 Geomatics Technician (British Columbia)
🏢 Canadian Armed Forces | Forces armées canadiennes
📍 British Columbia