Job outlooks for Land survey technologists and technicians

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Occupation

geomatics technologist - land surveying (22213)

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These outlooks were updated on December 10, 2025.

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  • Newfoundland and LabradorUndetermined

    An employment outlook has not been assigned to this occupation in this region due to low levels of employment.

    Regional outlooks

  • Prince Edward IslandUndetermined

    An employment outlook has not been assigned to this occupation in this region due to low levels of employment.

  • Nova ScotiaModerate

    The employment outlook will be Moderate for land survey technologists and technicians (NOC 22213) in Nova Scotia for the 2025-2027 period.

    The following factors contributed to this outlook:

    • Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions.
    • Not many positions will become available due to retirements.
    • There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

    Here are some key facts about land survey technologists and technicians in Nova Scotia:

    • Approximately 150 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
    • Land survey technologists and technicians mainly work in the following sectors:
      • Architectural, engineering and design services (NAICS 5413): 66%
      • Construction (NAICS 23): 19%
      • Provincial and territorial public administration (NAICS 912): 5%
    • The distribution of full-time and part-time workers in this occupation is:
      • Full-time workers: 90% compared to 82% for all occupations
      • Part-time workers: 10% compared to 18% for all occupations
    • 68% of land survey technologists and technicians work all year, while 32% work only part of the year, compared to 62% and 38% respectively among all occupations. Those who worked only part of the year did so for an average of 42 weeks compared to 42 weeks for all occupations.
    • 6% of land survey technologists and technicians are self-employed compared to an average of 11% for all occupations.
    • The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:
      • Men: 85% compared to 51% for all occupations
      • Women: 15% compared to 49% for all occupations
    • The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is:
      • no high school diploma: n/a
      • high school diploma or equivalent: 14% compared to 27% for all occupations
      • apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: 6% compared to 12% for all occupations
      • college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 54% compared to 22% for all occupations
      • bachelor's degree: 17% compared to 20% for all occupations
      • university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: n/a

    Regional outlooks

    • Annapolis Valley Region Moderate

      The employment outlook will be Moderate for land survey technologists and technicians (NOC 22213) in the Annapolis Valley region for the 2025-2027 period.

      The following factors contributed to this outlook:

      • Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions.
      • A moderate number of positions will become available due to retirements.
      • There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

      Here are some key facts about land survey technologists and technicians in the Annapolis Valley region:

      • Less than 100 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.

    • Cape Breton Region Moderate

      The employment outlook will be Moderate for land survey technologists and technicians (NOC 22213) in the Cape Breton region for the 2025-2027 period.

      The following factors contributed to this outlook:

      • Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions.
      • A moderate number of positions will become available due to retirements.
      • There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

      Here are some key facts about land survey technologists and technicians in the Cape Breton region:

      • Approximately 20 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
      • Land survey technologists and technicians mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): more than 95%

    • Halifax Region Moderate

      The employment outlook will be Moderate for land survey technologists and technicians (NOC 22213) in the Halifax region for the 2025-2027 period.

      The following factors contributed to this outlook:

      • Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions.
      • Not many positions will become available due to retirements.
      • There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

      Here are some key facts about land survey technologists and technicians in the Halifax region:

      • Approximately 90 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
      • Land survey technologists and technicians mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 68%
        • Construction (NAICS 23): 18%
        • Local, municipal, regional, aboriginal and other public administration (NAICS 913-919): 14%

    • North Shore Region Moderate

      The employment outlook will be Moderate for land survey technologists and technicians (NOC 22213) in the North Shore region for the 2025-2027 period.

      The following factors contributed to this outlook:

      • Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions.
      • A moderate number of positions will become available due to retirements.
      • There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

      Here are some key facts about land survey technologists and technicians in the North Shore region:

      • Approximately 60 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
      • Land survey technologists and technicians mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Construction (NAICS 23): 55%
        • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 45%

    • Southern Region Moderate

      The employment outlook will be Moderate for land survey technologists and technicians (NOC 22213) in the Southern region for the 2025-2027 period.

      The following factors contributed to this outlook:

      • Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions.
      • A moderate number of positions will become available due to retirements.
      • There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

      Here are some key facts about land survey technologists and technicians in the Southern region:

      • Approximately 10 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.

  • New BrunswickUndetermined

    An employment outlook has not been assigned to this occupation in this region due to low levels of employment.

    Regional outlooks

  • QuebecLimited

    The employment outlook will be Limited for land survey technologists and technicians (NOC 22213) in Quebec for the 2025-2027 period.

    The following factors contributed to this outlook:

    • Employment growth will lead to a few new positions.
    • Not many positions will become available due to retirements.
    • There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

    Here are some key facts about land survey technologists and technicians in Quebec:

    • Approximately 3,200 people work in this occupation.
    • Land survey technologists and technicians mainly work in the following sectors:
      • Architectural, engineering and design services (NAICS 5413): 70%
      • Construction (NAICS 23): 8%
      • Local, municipal, regional, aboriginal and other public administration (NAICS 913-919): 5%
      • Provincial and territorial public administration (NAICS 912): 5%
    • The distribution of full-time and part-time workers in this occupation is:
      • Full-time workers: 94% compared to 82% for all occupations
      • Part-time workers: 6% compared to 18% for all occupations
    • 56% of land survey technologists and technicians work all year, while 43% work only part of the year, compared to 62% and 38% respectively among all occupations. Those who worked only part of the year did so for an average of 44 weeks compared to 43 weeks for all occupations.
    • Less than 5% of land survey technologists and technicians are self-employed compared to an average of 12% for all occupations.
    • The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:
      • Men: 77% compared to 52% for all occupations
      • Women: 23% compared to 48% for all occupations
    • The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is:
      • no high school diploma: less than 5% compared to 12% for all occupations
      • high school diploma or equivalent: 10% compared to 19% for all occupations
      • apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: 31% compared to 19% for all occupations
      • college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 40% compared to 22% for all occupations
      • bachelor's degree: 14% compared to 17% for all occupations
      • university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: less than 5% compared to 11% for all occupations

    Regional outlooks

    • Abitibi-Témiscamingue Region Moderate

      The employment outlook will be Moderate for land survey technologists and technicians (NOC 22213) in the Abitibi - Témiscamingue region for the 2025-2027 period.

      The following factors contributed to this outlook:

      • Employment growth will lead to a few new positions.
      • Not many positions will become available due to retirements.
      • There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

      Here are some key facts about land survey technologists and technicians in the Abitibi - Témiscamingue region:

      • Approximately 80 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
      • Land survey technologists and technicians mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 72%
        • Local, municipal, regional, aboriginal and other public administration (NAICS 913-919): 15%
        • Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction (NAICS 21): 13%

    • Bas-Saint-Laurent Region Moderate

      The employment outlook will be Moderate for land survey technologists and technicians (NOC 22213) in the Bas-Saint-Laurent region for the 2025-2027 period.

      The following factors contributed to this outlook:

      • Employment growth will lead to a few new positions.
      • A moderate number of positions will become available due to retirements.
      • There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

      Here are some key facts about land survey technologists and technicians in the Bas-Saint-Laurent region:

      • Approximately 50 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
      • Land survey technologists and technicians mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Federal government public administration (NAICS 911): 44%
        • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 40%
        • Construction (NAICS 23): 17%

    • Capitale-Nationale Region Moderate

      The employment outlook will be Moderate for land survey technologists and technicians (NOC 22213) in the Capitale-Nationale region for the 2025-2027 period.

      The following factors contributed to this outlook:

      • Employment growth will lead to a few new positions.
      • Not many positions will become available due to retirements.
      • There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

      Here are some key facts about land survey technologists and technicians in the Capitale-Nationale region:

      • Approximately 210 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
      • Land survey technologists and technicians mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 80%
        • Provincial and territorial public administration (NAICS 912): 11%
        • Local, municipal, regional, aboriginal and other public administration (NAICS 913-919): 6%

    • Centre-du-Québec Region Moderate

      The employment outlook will be Moderate for land survey technologists and technicians (NOC 22213) in the Centre-du-Québec region for the 2025-2027 period.

      The following factors contributed to this outlook:

      • Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions.
      • Not many positions will become available due to retirements.
      • There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

      Here are some key facts about land survey technologists and technicians in the Centre-du-Québec region:

      • Approximately 60 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
      • Land survey technologists and technicians mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Local, municipal, regional, aboriginal and other public administration (NAICS 913-919): 36%
        • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 33%
        • Construction (NAICS 23): 30%

    • Chaudière-Appalaches Region Moderate

      The employment outlook will be Moderate for land survey technologists and technicians (NOC 22213) in the Chaudière - Appalaches region for the 2025-2027 period.

      The following factors contributed to this outlook:

      • Employment growth will lead to a few new positions.
      • A moderate number of positions will become available due to retirements.
      • There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

      Here are some key facts about land survey technologists and technicians in the Chaudière - Appalaches region:

      • Approximately 80 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
      • Land survey technologists and technicians mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 77%
        • Construction (NAICS 23): 23%

    • Estrie Region Moderate

      The employment outlook will be Moderate for land survey technologists and technicians (NOC 22213) in the Estrie region for the 2025-2027 period.

      The following factors contributed to this outlook:

      • Employment growth will lead to a few new positions.
      • A moderate number of positions will become available due to retirements.
      • There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

      Here are some key facts about land survey technologists and technicians in the Estrie region:

      • Approximately 70 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
      • Land survey technologists and technicians mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 82%
        • Local, municipal, regional, aboriginal and other public administration (NAICS 913-919): 18%

    • Lanaudière Region Limited

      The employment outlook will be Limited for land survey technologists and technicians (NOC 22213) in the Lanaudière region for the 2025-2027 period.

      The following factors contributed to this outlook:

      • Employment growth will lead to a few new positions.
      • Not many positions will become available due to retirements.
      • There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

      Here are some key facts about land survey technologists and technicians in the Lanaudière region:

      • Approximately 70 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
      • Land survey technologists and technicians mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 81%
        • Provincial and territorial public administration (NAICS 912): 10%
        • Local, municipal, regional, aboriginal and other public administration (NAICS 913-919): 9%

    • Laurentides Region Moderate

      The employment outlook will be Moderate for land survey technologists and technicians (NOC 22213) in the Laurentides region for the 2025-2027 period.

      The following factors contributed to this outlook:

      • Employment growth will lead to a few new positions.
      • Not many positions will become available due to retirements.
      • There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

      Here are some key facts about land survey technologists and technicians in the Laurentides region:

      • Approximately 160 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
      • Land survey technologists and technicians mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 93%
        • Local, municipal, regional, aboriginal and other public administration (NAICS 913-919): 7%

    • Laval Region Limited

      The employment outlook will be Limited for land survey technologists and technicians (NOC 22213) in the census metropolitan area of Montréal, including the Laval region, for the 2025-2027 period.

      The following factors contributed to this outlook:

      • Employment growth will lead to a few new positions.
      • Not many positions will become available due to retirements.
      • There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

      Here are some key facts about land survey technologists and technicians in the census metropolitan area of Montréal, including the Laval region,:

      • Approximately 430 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.

    • Mauricie Region Limited

      The employment outlook will be Limited for land survey technologists and technicians (NOC 22213) in the Mauricie region for the 2025-2027 period.

      The following factors contributed to this outlook:

      • Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions.
      • Not many positions will become available due to retirements.
      • There are a moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

      Here are some key facts about land survey technologists and technicians in the Mauricie region:

      • Approximately 60 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
      • Land survey technologists and technicians mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): more than 95%

    • Montréal Region Limited

      The employment outlook will be Limited for land survey technologists and technicians (NOC 22213) in the census metropolitan area of Montréal for the 2025-2027 period.

      The following factors contributed to this outlook:

      • Employment growth will lead to a few new positions.
      • Not many positions will become available due to retirements.
      • There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

      Here are some key facts about land survey technologists and technicians in the census metropolitan area of Montréal:

      • Approximately 430 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.

    • Montérégie Region Limited

      The employment outlook will be Limited for land survey technologists and technicians (NOC 22213) in the Montérégie region for the 2025-2027 period.

      The following factors contributed to this outlook:

      • Employment growth will lead to a few new positions.
      • Not many positions will become available due to retirements.
      • There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

      Here are some key facts about land survey technologists and technicians in the Montérégie region:

      • Approximately 270 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
      • Land survey technologists and technicians mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 80%
        • Construction (NAICS 23): 12%

    • Outaouais Region Limited

      The employment outlook will be Limited for land survey technologists and technicians (NOC 22213) in the Outaouais region for the 2025-2027 period.

      The following factors contributed to this outlook:

      • Employment is expected to remain relatively stable.
      • Not many positions will become available due to retirements.
      • There are a moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

      Here are some key facts about land survey technologists and technicians in the Outaouais region:

      • Approximately 80 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
      • Land survey technologists and technicians mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 54%
        • Federal government public administration (NAICS 911): 21%
        • Construction (NAICS 23): 14%
        • Local, municipal, regional, aboriginal and other public administration (NAICS 913-919): 11%

    • Saguenay–Lac-Saint-Jean Region Limited

      The employment outlook will be Limited for land survey technologists and technicians (NOC 22213) in the Saguenay - Lac-Saint-Jean region for the 2025-2027 period.

      The following factors contributed to this outlook:

      • Employment growth will lead to a few new positions.
      • Not many positions will become available due to retirements.
      • There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

      Here are some key facts about land survey technologists and technicians in the Saguenay - Lac-Saint-Jean region:

      • Approximately 100 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
      • Land survey technologists and technicians mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 67%
        • Construction (NAICS 23): 25%
        • Local, municipal, regional, aboriginal and other public administration (NAICS 913-919): 8%

  • OntarioModerate

    The employment outlook will be Moderate for land survey technologists and technicians (NOC 22213) in Ontario for the 2025-2027 period.

    The following factors contributed to this outlook:

    • Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions.
    • Not many positions will become available due to retirements.
    • There are a moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

    What Types of Employers Are Out There?

    • The majority are employed in architectural, engineering and related services
    • Public administration, especially local and municipal governments
    • Construction

    What are the Main Trends Affecting Employment?

    • Demand mostly driven by investments in public infrastructure, residential expansion, land development and revitalization
    • Significant public-sector funding for transit infrastructure projects
    • New housing developments to meet population growth in some of Ontario's largest urban centres
    • Large investments planned and being undertaken in health care and educational facilities

    What Skills Do I Need to Succeed?

    • In addition to other formal education, a working knowledge of up-to-date industry computer-aided design software including AutoCAD, and land survey software is often required; use of online mapping tools such as ArcGIS is also helpful
    • Voluntary designations such as Certified Engineering Technologist (C.E.T.) or Certified Technician (C.Tech.) are available through the Ontario Association of Certified Engineering Technicians and Technologists (OACETT).

    Here are some key facts about land survey technologists and technicians in Ontario:

    • Approximately 1,600 people work in this occupation.
    • Land survey technologists and technicians mainly work in the following sectors:
      • Architectural, engineering and design services (NAICS 5413): 69%
      • Local, municipal, regional, aboriginal and other public administration (NAICS 913-919): 13%
      • Construction (NAICS 23): 8%
    • 57% of land survey technologists and technicians work all year, while 42% work only part of the year, compared to 63% and 37% respectively among all occupations. Those who worked only part of the year did so for an average of 44 weeks compared to 43 weeks for all occupations.
    • Less than 5% of land survey technologists and technicians are self-employed compared to an average of 15% for all occupations.
    • The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:
      • Men: 91% compared to 52% for all occupations
      • Women: 9% compared to 48% for all occupations
    • The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is:
      • no high school diploma: less than 5% compared to 9% for all occupations
      • high school diploma or equivalent: 35% compared to 25% for all occupations
      • apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: less than 5% compared to 8% for all occupations
      • college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 46% compared to 22% for all occupations
      • bachelor's degree: 12% compared to 24% for all occupations
      • university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: less than 5% compared to 13% for all occupations

    Regional outlooks

    • Hamilton–Niagara Peninsula Region Moderate

      The employment outlook will be Moderate for land survey technologists and technicians (NOC 22213) in the Hamilton - Niagara Peninsula region for the 2025-2027 period.

      The following factors contributed to this outlook:

      • Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions.
      • A moderate number of positions will become available due to retirements.
      • There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

      Here are some key facts about land survey technologists and technicians in the Hamilton - Niagara Peninsula region:

      • Approximately 50 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
      • Land survey technologists and technicians mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 65%
        • Local, municipal, regional, aboriginal and other public administration (NAICS 913-919): 35%

    • Kingston–Pembroke Region Good

      The employment outlook will be Good for land survey technologists and technicians (NOC 22213) in the Kingston - Pembroke region for the 2025-2027 period.

      The following factors contributed to this outlook:

      • Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions.
      • Several positions will become available due to retirements.
      • There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

      Here are some key facts about land survey technologists and technicians in the Kingston - Pembroke region:

      • Approximately 40 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
      • Land survey technologists and technicians mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 85%
        • Local, municipal, regional, aboriginal and other public administration (NAICS 913-919): 15%

    • Kitchener–Waterloo–Barrie Region Moderate

      The employment outlook will be Moderate for land survey technologists and technicians (NOC 22213) in the Kitchener - Waterloo - Barrie region for the 2025-2027 period.

      The following factors contributed to this outlook:

      • Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions.
      • A moderate number of positions will become available due to retirements.
      • There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

      Here are some key facts about land survey technologists and technicians in the Kitchener - Waterloo - Barrie region:

      • Approximately 40 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
      • Land survey technologists and technicians mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 65%
        • Local, municipal, regional, aboriginal and other public administration (NAICS 913-919): 35%

    • London Region Undetermined

      An employment outlook has not been assigned to this occupation in this region due to low levels of employment.

    • Northeast Region Moderate

      The employment outlook will be Moderate for land survey technologists and technicians (NOC 22213) in the Northeast region for the 2025-2027 period.

      The following factors contributed to this outlook:

      • Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions.
      • Not many positions will become available due to retirements.
      • There are a moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

      Here are some key facts about land survey technologists and technicians in the Northeast region:

      • Approximately 40 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
      • Land survey technologists and technicians mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 81%
        • Local, municipal, regional, aboriginal and other public administration (NAICS 913-919): 19%

    • Ottawa Region Moderate

      The employment outlook will be Moderate for land survey technologists and technicians (NOC 22213) in the Ottawa region for the 2025-2027 period.

      The following factors contributed to this outlook:

      • Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions.
      • Not many positions will become available due to retirements.
      • There are a moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

      Here are some key facts about land survey technologists and technicians in the Ottawa region:

      • Approximately 80 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
      • Land survey technologists and technicians mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 85%
        • Federal government public administration (NAICS 911): 15%

    • Toronto Region Moderate

      The employment outlook will be Moderate for land survey technologists and technicians (NOC 22213) in the Toronto region for the 2025-2027 period.

      The following factors contributed to this outlook:

      • Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions.
      • Not many positions will become available due to retirements.
      • There are a moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

      Here are some key facts about land survey technologists and technicians in the Toronto region:

      • Approximately 150 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
      • Land survey technologists and technicians mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 66%
        • Local, municipal, regional, aboriginal and other public administration (NAICS 913-919): 22%
        • Construction (NAICS 23): 12%

  • ManitobaModerate

    The employment outlook will be Moderate for land survey technologists and technicians (NOC 22213) in Manitoba for the 2025-2027 period.

    The following factors contributed to this outlook:

    • Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions.
    • Not many positions will become available due to retirements.
    • There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

    Here are some key facts about land survey technologists and technicians in Manitoba:

    • Approximately 100 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
    • Land survey technologists and technicians mainly work in the following sectors:
      • Architectural, engineering and design services (NAICS 5413): 49%
      • Construction (NAICS 23): 14%
      • Religious, grant-making, civic, and professional and similar organizations (NAICS 813): 10%
      • Utilities (NAICS 22): 9%
      • Provincial and territorial public administration (NAICS 912): 9%
    • 61% of land survey technologists and technicians work all year, while 39% work only part of the year, compared to 65% and 35% respectively among all occupations. Those who worked only part of the year did so for an average of 41 weeks compared to 43 weeks for all occupations.
    • The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:
      • Men: 89% compared to 53% for all occupations
      • Women: 11% compared to 47% for all occupations
    • The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is:
      • no high school diploma: n/a
      • high school diploma or equivalent: 19% compared to 31% for all occupations
      • apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: n/a
      • college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 62% compared to 17% for all occupations
      • bachelor's degree: 19% compared to 20% for all occupations
      • university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: n/a

    Regional outlooks

    • North Region Undetermined

      An employment outlook has not been assigned to this occupation in this region due to low levels of employment.

    • Winnipeg Region Good

      The employment outlook will be Good for land survey technologists and technicians (NOC 22213) in the Winnipeg region for the 2025-2027 period.

      The following factors contributed to this outlook:

      • Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions.
      • A moderate number of positions will become available due to retirements.
      • There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

      Here are some key facts about land survey technologists and technicians in the Winnipeg region:

      • Approximately 50 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
      • Land survey technologists and technicians mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 77%
        • Local, municipal, regional, aboriginal and other public administration (NAICS 913-919): 23%

  • SaskatchewanModerate

    The employment outlook will be Moderate for land survey technologists and technicians (NOC 22213) in Saskatchewan for the 2025-2027 period.

    The following factors contributed to this outlook:

    • Employment growth will lead to several new positions.
    • Not many positions will become available due to retirements.
    • There are a moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

    Here are some key facts about land survey technologists and technicians in Saskatchewan:

    • Approximately 100 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
    • Land survey technologists and technicians mainly work in the following sectors:
      • Architectural, engineering and design services (NAICS 5413): 78%
      • Construction (NAICS 23): 14%
      • Local, municipal, regional, aboriginal and other public administration (NAICS 913-919): 6%
    • 33% of land survey technologists and technicians work all year, while 67% work only part of the year, compared to 65% and 35% respectively among all occupations. Those who worked only part of the year did so for an average of 36 weeks compared to 43 weeks for all occupations.
    • The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:
      • Men: more than 95% compared to 53% for all occupations
      • Women: less than 5% compared to 47% for all occupations
    • The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is:
      • no high school diploma: 9% compared to 11% for all occupations
      • high school diploma or equivalent: 41% compared to 33% for all occupations
      • apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: 9% compared to 15% for all occupations
      • college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 32% compared to 17% for all occupations
      • bachelor's degree: 9% compared to 18% for all occupations
      • university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: less than 5% compared to 7% for all occupations

    Regional outlooks

    • Regina–Moose Mountain Region Moderate

      The employment outlook will be Moderate for land survey technologists and technicians (NOC 22213) in the Regina - Moose Mountain region for the 2025-2027 period.

      The following factors contributed to this outlook:

      • Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions.
      • Not many positions will become available due to retirements.
      • There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

      Here are some key facts about land survey technologists and technicians in the Regina - Moose Mountain region:

      • Approximately 30 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
      • Land survey technologists and technicians mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 78%
        • Local, municipal, regional, aboriginal and other public administration (NAICS 913-919): 22%

    • Swift Current–Moose Jaw Region Moderate

      The employment outlook will be Moderate for land survey technologists and technicians (NOC 22213) in the Swift Current - Moose Jaw region for the 2025-2027 period.

      The following factors contributed to this outlook:

      • Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions.
      • Not many positions will become available due to retirements.
      • There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

      Here are some key facts about land survey technologists and technicians in the Swift Current - Moose Jaw region:

      • Approximately 10 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
      • Land survey technologists and technicians mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): more than 95%

  • AlbertaModerate

    The employment outlook will be Moderate for land survey technologists and technicians (NOC 22213) in Alberta for the 2025-2027 period.

    The following factors contributed to this outlook:

    • Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions.
    • Not many positions will become available due to retirements.
    • There are a moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

    Here are some key facts about land survey technologists and technicians in Alberta:

    • Approximately 500 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
    • Land survey technologists and technicians mainly work in the following sectors:
      • Architectural, engineering and design services (NAICS 5413): 85%
      • Construction (NAICS 23): 7%
    • The distribution of full-time and part-time workers in this occupation is:
      • Full-time workers: 93% compared to 80% for all occupations
      • Part-time workers: 7% compared to 20% for all occupations
    • 47% of land survey technologists and technicians work all year, while 53% work only part of the year, compared to 61% and 39% respectively among all occupations. Those who worked only part of the year did so for an average of 39 weeks compared to 42 weeks for all occupations.
    • The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:
      • Men: 90% compared to 53% for all occupations
      • Women: 10% compared to 47% for all occupations
    • The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is:
      • no high school diploma: 8% compared to 10% for all occupations
      • high school diploma or equivalent: 28% compared to 28% for all occupations
      • apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: 8% compared to 13% for all occupations
      • college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 43% compared to 19% for all occupations
      • bachelor's degree: 10% compared to 21% for all occupations
      • university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: less than 5% compared to 9% for all occupations

    Regional outlooks

    • Calgary Region Limited

      The employment outlook will be Limited for land survey technologists and technicians (NOC 22213) in the Calgary region for the 2025-2027 period.

      The following factors contributed to this outlook:

      • Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions.
      • Not many positions will become available due to retirements.
      • There are a moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

      Here are some key facts about land survey technologists and technicians in the Calgary region:

      • Approximately 120 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
      • Land survey technologists and technicians mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 86%
        • Construction (NAICS 23): 8%
        • Local, municipal, regional, aboriginal and other public administration (NAICS 913-919): 6%

    • Edmonton Region Moderate

      The employment outlook will be Moderate for land survey technologists and technicians (NOC 22213) in the Edmonton region for the 2025-2027 period.

      The following factors contributed to this outlook:

      • Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions.
      • Not many positions will become available due to retirements.
      • There are a moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

      Here are some key facts about land survey technologists and technicians in the Edmonton region:

      • Approximately 210 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
      • Land survey technologists and technicians mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 78%
        • Construction (NAICS 23): 7%
        • Local, municipal, regional, aboriginal and other public administration (NAICS 913-919): 5%
        • Provincial and territorial public administration (NAICS 912): 5%

  • British ColumbiaLimited

    The employment outlook will be Limited for land survey technologists and technicians (NOC 22213) in British Columbia for the 2025-2027 period.

    The following factors contributed to this outlook:

    • Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions.
    • Not many positions will become available due to retirements.
    • There are a moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
    • High employee turnover in this occupation could lead to additional employment opportunities.

    Here are some key facts about land survey technologists and technicians in British Columbia:

    • Approximately 450 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
    • Land survey technologists and technicians mainly work in the following sectors:
      • Architectural, engineering and design services (NAICS 5413): 76%
      • Local, municipal, regional, aboriginal and other public administration (NAICS 913-919): 11%
      • Construction (NAICS 23): 11%
    • The distribution of full-time and part-time workers in this occupation is:
      • Full-time workers: 86% compared to 78% for all occupations
      • Part-time workers: 14% compared to 22% for all occupations
    • 64% of land survey technologists and technicians work all year, while 36% work only part of the year, compared to 61% and 39% respectively among all occupations. Those who worked only part of the year did so for an average of 42 weeks compared to 42 weeks for all occupations.
    • 6% of land survey technologists and technicians are self-employed compared to an average of 17% for all occupations.
    • The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:
      • Men: 82% compared to 52% for all occupations
      • Women: 18% compared to 48% for all occupations
    • The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is:
      • no high school diploma: n/a
      • high school diploma or equivalent: 23% compared to 28% for all occupations
      • apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: 7% compared to 13% for all occupations
      • college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 37% compared to 17% for all occupations
      • bachelor's degree: 31% compared to 22% for all occupations
      • university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: n/a

    Regional outlooks

    • Cariboo Region Undetermined

      An employment outlook has not been assigned to this occupation in this region due to low levels of employment.

    • Lower Mainland–Southwest Region Limited

      The employment outlook will be Limited for land survey technologists and technicians (NOC 22213) in the Lower Mainland - Southwest region for the 2025-2027 period.

      The following factors contributed to this outlook:

      • Employment growth will lead to a few new positions.
      • Not many positions will become available due to retirements.
      • There are a moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

      Here are some key facts about land survey technologists and technicians in the Lower Mainland - Southwest region:

      • Approximately 230 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
      • Land survey technologists and technicians mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 78%
        • Local, municipal, regional, aboriginal and other public administration (NAICS 913-919): 13%
        • Construction (NAICS 23): 10%

    • Nechako Region Undetermined

      An employment outlook has not been assigned to this occupation in this region due to low levels of employment.

    • Vancouver Island and Coast Region Moderate

      The employment outlook will be Moderate for land survey technologists and technicians (NOC 22213) in the Vancouver Island and Coast region for the 2025-2027 period.

      The following factors contributed to this outlook:

      • Employment growth will lead to several new positions.
      • A moderate number of positions will become available due to retirements.
      • There are a moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

      Here are some key facts about land survey technologists and technicians in the Vancouver Island and Coast region:

      • Approximately 90 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
      • Land survey technologists and technicians mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 89%
        • Local, municipal, regional, aboriginal and other public administration (NAICS 913-919): 11%

  • Yukon TerritoryUndetermined

    An employment outlook has not been assigned to this occupation in this region due to low levels of employment.

  • Northwest TerritoriesUndetermined

    An employment outlook has not been assigned to this occupation in this region due to low levels of employment.

  • NunavutUndetermined

    An employment outlook has not been assigned to this occupation in this region due to low levels of employment.

Related links

Canadian Occupational Projection System (COPS) - Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC)

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