Geomatics Technician

Canadian Armed Forces | Forces armées canadiennes; Regina; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

The Canadian Armed Forces is seeking Geomatics Technicians to capture and manage geospatial data supporting military operations. This role offers comprehensive training and opportunities for career advancement across various bases in Canada, with a focus on map production and geospatial analysis. Candidates will receive full salary, medical care, and paid vacation during training.

Benefits

Paid Education Options

Medical and Dental Care

Paid Vacation

Qualifications

• No prior work experience required.
• Completion of Grade 11 with Math is essential.
• Training provided through CAF.

Responsibilities

• Capture, analyze, and manage geospatial data.
• Support military operations and intelligence.
• Produce maps and geospatial analysis products.

Skills

Geospatial Analysis

Data Management

GIS Development

Map Production

Education

Completion of Grade 11 or Quebec Secondary 5

Job description

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.

Geomatics Technicians are members of the Military Engineering Branch of the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF). Their primary responsibilities include:

• 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 who are members of the Army but may support all CAF exercises and operations, including those led by the Royal Canadian Navy, the Royal Canadian Air Force, and Canadian Special Forces. They support other Government of Canada work and various Allies. Most work is conducted in an office environment within Canada, using high-tech computer workstations and specialized software. They are employed across Navy, Army, Air Force, and Special Forces units, training in garrison and in the field, and deploying on operations. Opportunities for international postings and participation in national and international exercises and training are available throughout their careers.

If you choose a career in the Regular Force as a Geomatics Technician, after completing all required training, you will be assigned to your first posting. Postings are available at most major bases across the country, offering exciting work supporting planning, exercises, operations, and intelligence.

Entry plans

• Direct Entry Options
• Paid Education Options

No prior work experience or related skills are required. CAF recruiters can assist in determining if your interests and attributes align with this occupation.

The minimum education requirement is the completion of Grade 11 or Quebec Secondary 5, including Grade 11 Applied Math or Math 426 in Quebec. Foreign education may be accepted.

Through the Non-Commissioned Member Subsidized Training and Education Program (NCMSTEP), the CAF pays successful recruits to attend a diploma program at an approved Canadian college. Students attend basic training and on-the-job training during summer months, receive full salary, medical and dental care, and paid vacation in exchange for a service commitment. Applicants must apply to both the CAF and the college.

Training

The initial training is the Basic Military Qualification course at the Canadian Forces Leadership and Recruit School in Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu, Quebec, which provides core skills and knowledge common to all trades. The training emphasizes maintaining physical fitness, making it physically demanding.

Geomatics Technicians attend the School of Military Mapping at Algonquin College, a detachment of the Mapping and Charting Establishment in Ottawa, Ontario. Training topics include:

• Battle space analysis and visualization products
• 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

Opportunities for specialized skills development through formal courses and on-the-job training include:

• 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