Job requirements Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Technician in Canada

Find out what you typically need to work as a geographic information systems (GIS) technician in Canada. These requirements are applicable to all Technical occupations in geomatics and meteorology (NOC 22214).

Employment requirements

This is what you typically need for the job.

  • 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.

Source National Occupational Classification

Professional certification and licensing

You might need to get a certification from a regulatory authority before you start working. Find out if this occupation is regulated in your province or territory.

Table listing provincial regulation requirements
Location Job title Regulation Regulatory body
British Columbia Certified Technician (geomatics) Regulated Applied Science Technologists and Technicians of British Columbia
Applied Science Technician (geomatics) Regulated Applied Science Technologists and Technicians of British Columbia
Saskatchewan Applied Science Technician (geomatics) Regulated Saskatchewan Applied Science Technologists and Technicians
Applied Science Technologist (geomatics) Regulated Saskatchewan Applied Science Technologists and Technicians

Source Foreign Credential Recognition Program - ESDC

Do you want to work in another province or territory?

If you are already certified to work in a regulated occupation in your province or territory, it will be easier for you to have your certification recognized in another province or territory. See the Workers Mobility's website to learn more.

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