NOC 2021 · 22214 · TEER 2
NOC 22214: Technical occupations in geomatics and meteorology
Official NOC 2021, Job Bank and IRCC data · checked 21 October 2026
Technical occupations in geomatics include aerial survey, remote sensing, geographic information systems, cartographic and photogrammetric technologists and technicians, who gather, analyze, interpret and use geospatial information for applications in natural resources, geology, environmental research and land use planning. Meteorological technologists and technicians observe weather and atmospheric conditions, record, interpret, transmit and report on meteorological data, and provide weather information to the agricultural, natural resources and transportation industries and the public. Geomatics technologists and technicians are employed by all levels of government, utilities, mapping, computer software, forestry, architectural, engineering and consulting firms and other related establishments. Meteorological technologists and technicians are employed by all levels of government, the media, natural resources, utilities and transportation companies and consulting firms.
TEER
TEER 2
Usually needs a college diploma, an apprenticeship of 2 or more years, or supervisory work
Median wage (Canada)
$38.10 / hour
Job Bank, 2023-2024
High-wage tier (from 3 Nov 2026)
Tier 3
+20 CRS for Canadian work, or 50 for a job offer
Express Entry categories
None
General and program draws only
Express Entry
How NOC 22214 counts for Express Entry
- Federal Skilled Worker: eligible occupationNeeds 1 year of continuous skilled (TEER 0–3) work in the last 10 years and 67 points on the FSW grid.
- Canadian Experience Class: eligible occupationNeeds 1 year of skilled (TEER 0–3) work in Canada in the last 3 years.
- Federal Skilled Trades: not eligibleNeeds 2 years of work in an eligible trade group in the last 5 years, plus a job offer or a Canadian certificate of qualification.
High-wage CRS points
NOC 22214 is in tier 3 of IRCC's high-wage list, in effect from 3 November 2026.
| 12+ months of Canadian work | +20 points on top of work-length points |
|---|---|
| Qualifying job offer (no LMIA) | 50 points |
You get whichever option scores higher, not both.
See all 186 high-wage occupationsCategory-based draws
NOC 22214 is not on any of IRCC's 2026 occupation categories. You can still be invited through general, program-specific or French-language draws.
IRCC category listsDuties
Main duties
This group performs some or all of the following duties:
- Aerial survey and remote sensing technologists and technicians
- Operate analog or digital airborne remote sensing equipment such as survey film or digital cameras, laser or radar sensors and scanners to prepare images, data and graphic reports, maps and charts from airborne or satellite data
- Develop specialized analog and computer software specific routines to customize and integrate image analysis
- Inspect quality of recorded images, verify the integrity and accuracy of data contained in remote sensing image analysis systems, and adjust equipment as required.
- Geographic information systems (GIS) technologists and technicians
- 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.
- Cartographic technologists and technicians
- Plan map content, format and design and compile required data from aerial photographs, survey notes, records, reports and other maps
- Generate maps and related graphs and charts using digital mapping techniques, computer interactive graphics, computer-assisted design and drafting (CAD) software, traditional drafting methods and computer or traditional scribing tools
- Inspect final compositions to ensure completeness and accuracy.
- Photogrammetric technologists and technicians
- 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.
- Meteorological technologists and technicians
- Observe, record and transmit atmospheric and weather information including air pressure, temperature, humidity, precipitation and cloud, wind and ultraviolet conditions
- Observe, chart and report on ice conditions in navigable waters and snow conditions, and participate in programs to forecast and control avalanches in mountainous terrain
- Maintain climatological databases, analyze and interpret weather data and participate in the production of weather maps, charts and reports
- Install, inspect, monitor, calibrate and maintain meteorological equipment and instruments.
For Express Entry, your experience must match the lead statement and most of these duties, not only the job title.
Job titles
Example job titles
- aerial survey technician
- aerological technician
- avalanche controller
- avalanche technician
- cartographer
- climate data processor
- climate service technician
- geographic information systems (GIS) technician
- ice observer
- map editor
- mapping technician
- meteorological inspector
- meteorological technician
- photogrammetric technologist
- photogrammetrist
- remote sensing (RS) technician
- softcopy photogrammetrist
- surface weather observer
- weather station operations technician
All 60 job titles in NOC 22214
- aerial photograph analyst
- aerial photograph interpreter
- aerial photograph technician
- aerial survey technician
- aerial survey technologist
- aerological observer
- aerological technician
- airborne data acquisition specialist
- avalanche controller
- avalanche observer
- avalanche technician
- cartographer
- cartographic compiler
- cartographic draftsman/woman
- cartographic technician
- cartographic technologist
- climate data processor
- climate service technician
- climatological technician
- geographic information systems (GIS) technician
- geographic information systems (GIS) technologist
- geological information system technician
- geological information system technologist
- geological mapping technician
- geomatics technician - aerial surveys
- geomatics technician - Canadian Armed Forces
- geomatics technician - cartography
- geomatics technician - geographical information systems (GIS)
- geomatics technician - photogrammetry
- geomatics technician - remote sensing
- geomatics technologist - aerial surveys
- geomatics technologist - cartography
- geomatics technologist - geographical information systems (GIS)
- geomatics technologist - photogrammetry
- geomatics technologist - remote sensing
- ice conditions service specialist - meteorology
- ice observer
- land information system (LIS) technician
- land information system (LIS) technologist
- map draftsman/woman
- map editor
- mapping technician
- meteorological aide
- meteorological inspector
- meteorological technician
- meteorological technician - Canadian Armed Forces
- photo cartographer
- photogrammetric technician
- photogrammetric technologist
- photogrammetrist
- remote sensing (RS) application specialist
- remote sensing (RS) technician
- remote sensing (RS) technologist
- snow controller
- softcopy photogrammetrist
- surface weather observer
- weather briefer
- weather chart plotter
- weather forecast presentation technician
- weather station operations technician
Requirements
Employment requirements
- 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.
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.
Wages
Wages for NOC 22214 in Canada
Low, median and high wages per hour in Canadian dollars, from ESDC Job Bank's 2025 wage data.
| Region | Low | Median | High | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Canada | $23.08 | $38.10 | $53.85 | Labour Force Survey, 2023-2024 |
| Newfoundland and Labrador | $18.00 | $33.33 | $41.03 | Labour Force Survey, 2023-2024 |
| Nova Scotia | $22.41 | $34.55 | $48.67 | Small Area Estimation, 2024 |
| New Brunswick | $22.46 | $33.12 | $46.22 | Small Area Estimation, 2024 |
| Quebec | $23.70 | $38.00 | $48.08 | Labour Force Survey, 2023-2024 |
| Ontario | $20.00 | $35.00 | $47.69 | Labour Force Survey, 2023-2024 |
| Manitoba | $31.25 | $37.28 | $55.96 | Labour Force Survey, 2023-2024 |
| Saskatchewan | $20.50 | $37.66 | $47.80 | Labour Force Survey, 2023-2024 |
| Alberta | $37.41 | $42.56 | $60.00 | Labour Force Survey, 2023-2024 |
| British Columbia | $26.05 | $37.79 | $51.83 | Small Area Estimation, 2024 |
| Nunavut | $23.89 | $41.10 | $53.79 | Small Area Estimation, 2024 |
Provinces with too little data are not shown. Wages vary by city and employer; see Job Bank for regional figures.
Job outlook
Job outlook by province, 2025–2027
Job Bank's 3-year employment outlook for this occupation, by province and territory.
ModerateNewfoundland and Labrador
The employment outlook will be Moderate for technical occupations in geomatics and meteorology (NOC 22214) in Newfoundland and Labrador 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 small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
Here are some key facts about technical occupations in geomatics and meteorology in Newfoundland and Labrador:
Approximately 150 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
Technical occupations in geomatics and meteorology mainly work in the following sectors:
Other transportation and warehousing (NAICS 482, 486, 487, 493): 24%
Federal government public administration (NAICS 911): 21%
Architectural, engineering and design services (NAICS 5413): 16%
Other professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 5414, 5416-5419): 15%
Local, municipal, regional, aboriginal and other public administration (NAICS 913-919): 10%
85% of technical occupations in geomatics and meteorology work all year, while 15% work only part of the year, compared to 56% and 43% respectively among all occupations. Those who worked only part of the year did so for an average of 48 weeks compared to 40 weeks for all occupations.
The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:
Men: 72% compared to 51% for all occupations
Women: 28% 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: 21% compared to 27% for all occupations
apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: n/a
college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 28% compared to 23% for all occupations
bachelor's degree: 35% compared to 14% for all occupations
university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: 15% compared to 7% for all occupations
ModerateNova Scotia
The employment outlook will be Moderate for technical occupations in geomatics and meteorology (NOC 22214) in Nova Scotia 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 technical occupations in geomatics and meteorology in Nova Scotia:
Approximately 350 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
Technical occupations in geomatics and meteorology mainly work in the following sectors:
Federal government public administration (NAICS 911): 25%
Architectural, engineering and design services (NAICS 5413): 16%
Local, municipal, regional, aboriginal and other public administration (NAICS 913-919): 12%
Utilities (NAICS 22): 12%
Provincial and territorial public administration (NAICS 912): 11%
80% of technical occupations in geomatics and meteorology work all year, while 20% 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 46 weeks compared to 42 weeks for all occupations.
Less than 5% of technical occupations in geomatics and meteorology are self-employed compared to an average of 11% for all occupations.
The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:
Men: 63% compared to 51% for all occupations
Women: 37% compared to 49% for all occupations
The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is:
no high school diploma: less than 5% compared to 10% for all occupations
high school diploma or equivalent: 15% compared to 27% for all occupations
apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: less than 5% compared to 12% for all occupations
college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 21% compared to 22% for all occupations
bachelor's degree: 48% compared to 20% for all occupations
university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: 12% compared to 10% for all occupations
ModerateOntario
The employment outlook will be Moderate for technical occupations in geomatics and meteorology (NOC 22214) in Ontario 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 technical occupations in geomatics and meteorology in Ontario:
Approximately 2,550 people work in this occupation.
Technical occupations in geomatics and meteorology mainly work in the following sectors:
Architectural, engineering and design services (NAICS 5413): 23%
Local, municipal, regional, aboriginal and other public administration (NAICS 913-919): 20%
Federal government public administration (NAICS 911): 15%
Other professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 5414, 5416-5419): 7%
Utilities (NAICS 22): 6%
The distribution of full-time and part-time workers in this occupation is:
Full-time workers: 95% compared to 81% for all occupations
Part-time workers: 5% compared to 19% for all occupations
81% of technical occupations in geomatics and meteorology work all year, while 19% 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 47 weeks compared to 43 weeks for all occupations.
5% of technical occupations in geomatics and meteorology are self-employed compared to an average of 15% for all occupations.
The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:
Men: 62% compared to 52% for all occupations
Women: 38% 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: 7% 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: 25% compared to 22% for all occupations
bachelor's degree: 48% compared to 24% for all occupations
university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: 16% compared to 13% for all occupations
ModerateSaskatchewan
The employment outlook will be Moderate for technical occupations in geomatics and meteorology (NOC 22214) 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 small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
Here are some key facts about technical occupations in geomatics and meteorology in Saskatchewan:
Approximately 200 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
Technical occupations in geomatics and meteorology mainly work in the following sectors:
Architectural, engineering and design services (NAICS 5413): 33%
Provincial and territorial public administration (NAICS 912): 16%
Local, municipal, regional, aboriginal and other public administration (NAICS 913-919): 14%
Utilities (NAICS 22): 14%
Universities (NAICS 6113): 7%
The distribution of full-time and part-time workers in this occupation is:
Full-time workers: 95% compared to 81% for all occupations
Part-time workers: 5% compared to 19% for all occupations
87% of technical occupations in geomatics and meteorology work all year, while 13% 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 48 weeks compared to 43 weeks for all occupations.
The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:
Men: 63% compared to 53% for all occupations
Women: 38% compared to 47% for all occupations
The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is:
no high school diploma: less than 5% compared to 11% for all occupations
high school diploma or equivalent: 9% compared to 33% for all occupations
apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: 14% compared to 15% for all occupations
college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 27% compared to 17% for all occupations
bachelor's degree: 36% compared to 18% for all occupations
university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: 14% compared to 7% for all occupations
ModerateNorthwest Territories
The employment outlook will be Moderate for technical occupations in geomatics and meteorology (NOC 22214) in Northwest Territories 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 technical occupations in geomatics and meteorology in Northwest Territories:
Approximately 50 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
Technical occupations in geomatics and meteorology mainly work in the following sectors:
Public Administration and Defence (NAICS 91): 60%
Other Commercial Services (NAICS 54-56, 81): 24%
Transportation and warehousing (NAICS 48-49): 16%
80% of technical occupations in geomatics and meteorology work all year, while 20% work only part of the year, compared to 71% and 28% respectively among all occupations. Those who worked only part of the year did so for an average of 48 weeks compared to 44 weeks for all occupations.
The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:
Men: 73% compared to 52% for all occupations
Women: 27% 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: 27% compared to 26% for all occupations
apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: n/a
college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: n/a
bachelor's degree: 18% compared to 17% for all occupations
university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: 45% compared to 9% for all occupations
LimitedPrince Edward Island
The employment outlook will be Limited for technical occupations in geomatics and meteorology (NOC 22214) in Prince Edward Island 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 small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
Here are some key facts about technical occupations in geomatics and meteorology in Prince Edward Island:
Approximately 50 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
Technical occupations in geomatics and meteorology mainly work in the following sectors:
Provincial and territorial public administration (NAICS 912): 87%
Forestry and logging (NAICS 113, 1153): 13%
The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:
Men: 50% compared to 51% for all occupations
Women: 50% 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: 33% compared to 28% for all occupations
apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: n/a
college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 33% compared to 25% for all occupations
bachelor's degree: n/a
university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: 33% compared to 8% for all occupations
LimitedQuebec
The employment outlook will be Limited for technical occupations in geomatics and meteorology (NOC 22214) in Quebec 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 small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
Here are some key facts about technical occupations in geomatics and meteorology in Quebec:
Approximately 1,550 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
Technical occupations in geomatics and meteorology mainly work in the following sectors:
Architectural, engineering and design services (NAICS 5413): 21%
Local, municipal, regional, aboriginal and other public administration (NAICS 913-919): 19%
Federal government public administration (NAICS 911): 13%
Provincial and territorial public administration (NAICS 912): 13%
Other transportation and warehousing (NAICS 482-483, 485-486, 487, 493): 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
81% of technical occupations in geomatics and meteorology work all year, while 19% 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 48 weeks compared to 43 weeks for all occupations.
Less than 5% of technical occupations in geomatics and meteorology are self-employed compared to an average of 12% for all occupations.
The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:
Men: 69% compared to 52% for all occupations
Women: 31% 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: less than 5% compared to 19% for all occupations
apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: less than 5% compared to 19% for all occupations
college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 41% compared to 22% for all occupations
bachelor's degree: 32% compared to 17% for all occupations
university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: 21% compared to 11% for all occupations
LimitedManitoba
The employment outlook will be Limited for technical occupations in geomatics and meteorology (NOC 22214) in Manitoba for the 2025-2027 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
Employment decline will lead to the loss of some 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 technical occupations in geomatics and meteorology in Manitoba:
Approximately 200 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
Technical occupations in geomatics and meteorology mainly work in the following sectors:
Local, municipal, regional, aboriginal and other public administration (NAICS 913-919): 21%
Architectural, engineering and design services (NAICS 5413): 18%
Federal government public administration (NAICS 911): 15%
Provincial and territorial public administration (NAICS 912): 14%
Other professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 5414, 5416-5419): 12%
86% of technical occupations in geomatics and meteorology work all year, while 14% 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 49 weeks compared to 43 weeks for all occupations.
Less than 5% of technical occupations in geomatics and meteorology are self-employed compared to an average of 12% for all occupations.
The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:
Men: 61% compared to 53% for all occupations
Women: 39% 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: 20% compared to 31% for all occupations
apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: n/a
college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 35% compared to 17% for all occupations
bachelor's degree: 41% compared to 20% for all occupations
university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: n/a
LimitedAlberta
The employment outlook will be Limited for technical occupations in geomatics and meteorology (NOC 22214) in Alberta 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 technical occupations in geomatics and meteorology in Alberta:
Approximately 1,600 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
Technical occupations in geomatics and meteorology mainly work in the following sectors:
Architectural, engineering and design services (NAICS 5413): 36%
Local, municipal, regional, aboriginal and other public administration (NAICS 913-919): 13%
Oil and gas extraction (NAICS 211): 9%
Other professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 5414, 5416-5419): 8%
Provincial and territorial public administration (NAICS 912): 6%
78% of technical occupations in geomatics and meteorology work all year, while 22% 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 46 weeks compared to 42 weeks for all occupations.
6% of technical occupations in geomatics and meteorology are self-employed compared to an average of 15% for all occupations.
The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:
Men: 69% compared to 53% for all occupations
Women: 31% compared to 47% for all occupations
The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is:
no high school diploma: less than 5% compared to 10% for all occupations
high school diploma or equivalent: 8% compared to 28% for all occupations
apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: less than 5% compared to 13% for all occupations
college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 26% compared to 19% for all occupations
bachelor's degree: 47% compared to 21% for all occupations
university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: 18% compared to 9% for all occupations
LimitedBritish Columbia
The employment outlook will be Limited for technical occupations in geomatics and meteorology (NOC 22214) in British Columbia 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.
Due to the seasonal nature of this occupation, employment opportunities tend to be more favourable during the summer months.
Here are some key facts about technical occupations in geomatics and meteorology in British Columbia:
Approximately 1,750 people work in this occupation.
Technical occupations in geomatics and meteorology mainly work in the following sectors:
Architectural, engineering and design services (NAICS 5413): 27%
Local, municipal, regional, aboriginal and other public administration (NAICS 913-919): 15%
Provincial and territorial public administration (NAICS 912): 12%
Other professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 5414, 5416-5419): 12%
Federal government public administration (NAICS 911): 6%
The distribution of full-time and part-time workers in this occupation is:
Full-time workers: 92% compared to 78% for all occupations
Part-time workers: 8% compared to 22% for all occupations
75% of technical occupations in geomatics and meteorology work all year, while 25% 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 46 weeks compared to 42 weeks for all occupations.
7% of technical occupations in geomatics and meteorology are self-employed compared to an average of 17% for all occupations.
The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:
Men: 55% compared to 52% for all occupations
Women: 45% compared to 48% for all occupations
The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is:
no high school diploma: less than 5% compared to 8% for all occupations
high school diploma or equivalent: 7% 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: 24% compared to 17% for all occupations
bachelor's degree: 42% compared to 22% for all occupations
university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: 21% compared to 12% for all occupations
UndeterminedNew Brunswick
An employment outlook has not been assigned to this occupation in this region due to low levels of employment.
UndeterminedNunavut
An employment outlook has not been assigned to this occupation in this region due to low levels of employment.
Source: ESDC Job Bank, 3-year employment outlooks 2025–2027 (released December 2025).
Provinces
Provincial Nominee Programs
A provincial nomination adds 600 CRS points. Most provinces run occupation-targeted draws or in-demand lists, and some accept TEER 4 and 5 occupations that Express Entry does not.
Provincial lists change often, sometimes between draws. We check whether NOC 22214 is being targeted by any province as part of a consultation.
Similar occupations
Related NOC codes
Classified elsewhere
If your duties fit one of these better, use that code instead.
- 22101 Geological and mineral technologists and technicians
- 22212 Drafting technologists and technicians
- 21300 Civil engineers
- 22213 Land survey technologists and technicians
- 21203 Land surveyors
- 22300 Civil engineering technologists and technicians
- 21103 Meteorologists and climatologists
- 21300 Civil engineers
- 22300 Civil engineering technologists and technicians
Same occupation group
Technical occupations in architecture, drafting, surveying, geomatics and meteorology
- 22210 Architectural technologists and technicians
- 22211 Industrial designers
- 22212 Drafting technologists and technicians
- 22213 Land survey technologists and technicians
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Classification
Where it sits in NOC 2021
- 2Natural and applied sciences and related occupationsBroad Category
- 22Technical occupations related to natural and applied sciencesMajor Group
- 222Technical occupations related to applied sciences (except engineering)Sub-major Group
- 2221Technical occupations in architecture, drafting, surveying, geomatics and meteorologyMinor Group
- 22214Technical occupations in geomatics and meteorology
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Sources: Statistics Canada, NOC 2021 Version 1.0, Job Bank wages (2025), Job Bank outlooks 2025–2027 and IRCC. Contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence – Canada. Checked 21 October 2026.
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