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22214.02 – Photogrammetric technologists and technicians

Photogrammetric technologists and technicians co-ordinate the preparation of topographical maps, charts and related material from aerial photographs and other data.

Overview

Example job titles

  • Photogrammetric technologist
  • Photogrammetrist

Core competencies

  • Numeracy to apply standard mathematical formulas to identify and scale geodetic points, elevations or other topographic features and cartographic detail
  • Critical Thinking and Problem Solving to identify errors, evaluate alternative solutions and implement strategies to overcome obstacles in map production
  • Categorization Flexibility and Information Ordering to prepare topographical maps based on criteria and categorizing large amounts of data, such as aerial photographs, satellite images and geographic information system (GIS) data
  • Near Vision to accurately interpret features and measurements on detailed aerial photographs and other visual materials at close range
  • Attention to Detail to prepare detailed topographic maps, aerial-photograph mosaics and related charts and tables
  • Knowledge in Vehicle, Machinery and Equipment Operations to operate surveying instruments, drones, GPS devices and other specialized equipment safely and effectively

Main duties

This group performs some or all of the following duties:

  • 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.

Additional information

  • Geomatics is an interdisciplinary field encompassing the collection, analysis and presentation of geographically referenced data.
  • Mobility is possible between some occupations in this unit group.

Similar occupations classified elsewhere

Exclusions:

  • Land survey technologists and technicians (22213)

NOC hierarchy breakdown

NOC version

NOC 2021 Version 1.0

Broad occupational category

2 – Natural and applied sciences and related occupations

TEER

2 – Occupations usually require a college diploma or apprenticeship training of two or more years; or supervisory occupations

Major group

22 – Technical occupations related to natural and applied sciences

Sub-major group

222 – Technical occupations related to applied sciences (except engineering)

Minor group

2221 – Technical occupations in architecture, drafting, surveying, geomatics and meteorology

Unit group

22214 – Technical occupations in geomatics and meteorology

Occupational profile

22214.02 – Photogrammetric technologists and technicians

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