Geomatics Technician Program

Since 2007, Algonquin College has collaborated with the Canadian Forces (CF) to deliver a college approved certificate in Geomatics, exclusively for the CF to increase the number of CF graduates produced by the School of Military Mapping (SMM). Read more: Canadian_Forces_and_Algonguin_Collaborate.

Geomatics Technicians are members of the Military Engineering Branch of the Canadian Forces who capture, process, disseminate and manage geospatial information. Their primary role is to provide geomatics support to the Army, the Navy and the Air Force. Geomatics is the measurement, management, presentation and analysis of geospatial data, using cutting-edge technology.

Algonquin College in partnership with the Canadian Forces School of Military Mapping provides the Military Geomatics Technician Training Program at the College’s Woodroffe Campus.

This highly exciting and challenging occupation teaches selected applicant the skills necessary to apply the 5+1* tasks of military mapping which include:

Geomatics technician
  • Terrain Analysis and Visualization
  • Map Reproduction
  • Map Distribution
  • Surveying (Terrestrial, Geodetic and Aerial)
  • Geospatial Data Management; and
  • Geomatics Advice*

Geomatics Technicians are embedded in every major Headquarters across Canada. Some opportunities exist for international postings, including to the United States, Naples Italy, and the United Kingdom or for an exchange with the United States Army. All Geomatics Technicians can expect to deploy at anytime for domestic or international operations.

Geomatics technician 2Geomatics Technicians must be independent problem-solvers with stereovision acuity, a strong orientation to technology and above-average mathematics skills. They must be physically fit, confident and competent computer users, and capable of performing repetitive tasks while working to precise standards and tolerances. Finally, they must be comfortable working either alone or as team members and be eligible for high-security clearance.

For more information about this career opportunity, visit the Geomatics Technician trade page. You may also find additional information about the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) and their entry plans at Forces.ca.

If you have further questions, you can go directly to the Forces.ca Help Centre to find answers to frequently asked questions, as well as contact options.