Technical occupations in geomatics and meteorology
Occupation · NOC 2021 22214 · Canada
- NOC 2021 code
- 22214
- TEER
- 2
- Positions on positive LMIAs, all lists
- 58
- Median wage, Canada
- C$38.10 per hour
- Job Bank postings, Jan–Sep 2026
- 208
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About this occupation
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.
Example job titles
- aerial survey technician
- aerological technician
- avalanche controller
- avalanche technician
- cartographer
- climate data processor
- climate service technician
- geographic information systems (GIS) technician
- ice observer
- map editor
- mapping technician
- meteorological inspector
- meteorological technician
- photogrammetric technologist
- photogrammetrist
- remote sensing (RS) technician
Main duties
- This group performs some or all of the following duties:
- Aerial survey and remote sensing technologists and technicians
- 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
Employment requirements
- Completion of secondary school is required.
- Geomatics technologists and technicians require completion of a college program in geomatics, cartography, photogrammetry, aerial survey, remote sensing, geographic information system (GIS) or geomatics.
- In Quebec, membership in the regulatory body for professional technologists is required to use the title ''Professional Technologist''.
- 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.
Temporary foreign worker positions (LMIA)
Positions on positive LMIAs in ESDC employer lists, by year of the list.
Approved positions by year
Data table
| 2016 | 27 |
| 2017 | 4 |
| 2018 | 8 |
| 2019 | 1 |
| 2020 | 1 |
| 2022 | 2 |
| 2023 | 4 |
| 2024 | 5 |
| 2025 | 6 |
- Subsea 7 Canada Inc.21
- IT International Telecom Canada Inc.8
- IT International Telecom3
- Brian Gould Consulting Inc. d.b.a. Alpine Solutions Avalanche Services3
- XEOS Imagerie inc.2
- Labre et associés, arpenteurs-géomètres, inc.2
- Thunderhouse Forest Services Inc.1
- Fracturing Horizontal Well Completions Inc1
- Safe Software Inc.1
- Monteith & Sutherland Limited1
- Royal & Sun Alliance Ins. Co. of Canada1
- Geodesy Group Inc1
- Orienteering Association of Nova Scotia1
- 3V Geomatics Inc.1
- Licker Geospatial Consulting Ltd.1
Work permits
Work permit holders by year the permit took effect, mapped from NOC 2016 where the code has a single NOC 2021 successor (IRCC).
| Year | TFWP permits | IMP permits |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 5 | 0 |
| 2018 | 0 | 5 |
| 2017 | 5 | 0 |
| 2016 | 65 | 5 |
| 2015 | 10 | 0 |
All work permits by year
Data table
| 2015 | 10 |
| 2016 | 70 |
| 2017 | 5 |
| 2018 | 5 |
| 2020 | 5 |
Permanent residence
Admissions of permanent residents by intended occupation and Express Entry invitations by occupation (IRCC).
New permanent residents by year
Data table
| 2021 | 5 |
| 2023 | 5 |
| 2024 | 5 |
| 2025 | 5 |
| 2026 | 5 |
- Canadian Experience Class160
- Federal Skilled Worker125
- Provincial Nominee Program10
Wages
Median wage by province and territory (2025 release). Hourly unless marked per year.
| Area | Low | Median | High |
|---|---|---|---|
| Canada | C$23.08 | C$38.10 | C$53.85 |
| Alberta | C$37.41 | C$42.56 | C$60.00 |
| British Columbia | C$26.05 | C$37.79 | C$51.83 |
| Manitoba | C$31.25 | C$37.28 | C$55.96 |
| New Brunswick | C$22.46 | C$33.12 | C$46.22 |
| Newfoundland and Labrador | C$18.00 | C$33.33 | C$41.03 |
| Nova Scotia | C$22.41 | C$34.55 | C$48.67 |
| Ontario | C$20.00 | C$35.00 | C$47.69 |
| Quebec | C$23.70 | C$38.00 | C$48.08 |
| Saskatchewan | C$20.50 | C$37.66 | C$47.80 |
- Job Bank postings, Jan–Sep 2026
- 208
- Vacancies advertised
- 226
- Median advertised minimum hourly wage
- C$31.96
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