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22214.04 – Geographic information system (GIS) technologists and technicians

Geographic information systems technologists and technicians operate computer-based systems to model and manage geospatial data and prepare geographic reports, maps and charts.

Overview

Example job titles

  • Geographic information systems (GIS) technician
  • Geographic information systems (GIS) technologist

Core competencies

  • Numeracy to model, manage, analyze and display geospatial data
  • Systems Analysis and Evaluation to analyze and evaluate data quality, identify areas for improvement, or optimize GIS processes to meet project objectives and user needs
  • Information Ordering to organize and manage large volumes of geospatial data, including maps, satellite imagery and survey data
  • Spatial Visualization to visualize spatial relationships, patterns and trends within geographic data and images
  • Attention to Detail to accurately input and manipulate data, identify potential errors and produce high-quality GIS outputs
  • Knowledge in Geoscience to understand the operations of specialized computer hardware, software and related equipment to manage and display geospatial data

Main duties

This group performs some or all of the following duties:

  • 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
  • Integrate external software such as spreadsheets and statistical packages with GIS software
  • Train and provide technical support for GIS users.

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.

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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

22214.04 – Geographic information system (GIS) technologists and technicians

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