Career Profile:
Marine Geomatics Specialist
$49,920
Median YearlyIncome
fair
WorkProspects
0
ProspectiveEmployers
This unit group is for all technical occupations in geomatics: Occupations in geomatics include a vast variety of technologists and technicians, who gather, analyze, interpret and use geospatial information for applications in natural resources, geology, and environmental research.
full-time, self-employed
Halifax, Cape Breton, Northern Region
Non-university certificate or diploma / Bachelor's Degree
N/A
What you do
Marine geomatics specialists conduct marine geophysical surveys including precise positioning, hydrographic surveying, seafloor imaging, sub-bottom profiling, geotechnical analysis and comprehensive reporting and mapping.
In the oceans technology sector, marine geomatics specialists provide a wide variety of skills such as assisting oil and gas companies determine where and how to safely establish drilling rigs, providing data to establish international maritime boundaries, or mapping the path for a submarine power or communications cable.
A Marine Geomatics Specialist performs some or all of the following duties:
- Plan map content - format, design and compile required data from seafloor imaging, survey notes, records, reports and other maps;
- Generate maps and related graphs and charts using digital mapping techniques; and
- Operate specialized computer hardware and software and peripheral equipment to model, manage, analyze and display geospatial data.
What you need
- Comfortable working in offshore environments;
- Have a precise and systematic approach to all projects;
- You must be accurate and efficient when designing and conducting surveys;
- Computer skills are critically essential; and
- Physical stamina may be necessary for those doing offshore fieldwork.
References and further reading
* The employment outlook over the next few years for this occupational group is "fair", which indicates the changes of a qualified individual finding work is around average.
Your Career Pathway
Opportunities for Hands-on Experience
Post-Secondary Educational Programs
1 years, $3,130 / year
1 years, $3,130 / year
1 years, $4,790 / year
4 years, $8,000 / year
4 years, $8,000 / year
Graduate Programs
2 years, $10,000 / year
4 years, $10,000 / year
4 years, $10,000 / year