Confirm with the certifying body that your intended program qualifies you for this certification.

To work as a land surveyor in B.C., you must register with the Association of British Columbia Land Surveyors (ABCLS). Eligibility is achieved through completion of an accredited bachelor's degree in geomatics, 24 months of articling under an experienced BCLS, and completion of ABCLS's professional exam and assessment interview. 

Land surveyors

This instructional program class comprises any program that focuses on the systematic study of map-making and the application of mathematical, computer, and other techniques to the analysis of large amounts of geographic data and the science of mapping geographic information. These programs include courses in cartographic theory and map projections, computer-assisted cartography, geographic information systems, map design and layout, photogrammetry, air photo interpretation, remote sensing, spatial analysis, geodesy, cartographic editing, and applications to specific industrial, commercial, research, and governmental mapping problems.

Geographic information science and cartography

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Geomatics And Geographic Information Systems Master's Degrees

Geomatics Bachelor's Degrees

Land surveyors plan, direct and conduct legal surveys to establish the location of real property boundaries, contours and other natural or human-made features, and prepare and maintain cross-sectional drawings, official plans, records and documents pertaining to these surveys. They are employed by federal, provincial and municipal governments, private sector land surveying establishments, real estate development, natural resource, engineering and construction firms, or they may be self-employed.

Confirm with the certifying body that your intended program qualifies you for this certification.

To practice as a geological and mineral technologist or technician in B.C., you may choose to register with Applied Science Technologists and Technicians of British Columbia. Eligibility is achieved through completion of an accredited diploma program and 24 months of progressive work experience, 12 of which must be at the technologist profile or higher in a Canadian work environment.

Geological and mineral technologists and technicians

Land survey technologists and technicians

Confirm with the certifying body that your intended program qualifies you for this certification.

To practice as a geomatics technologist in B.C., you may choose to register with Applied Science Technologists and Technicians of British Columbia. Eligibility is achieved through completion of an accredited diploma program and 24 months of progressive work experience, 12 of which must be at the technologist profile or higher in a Canadian work environment.

Geomatics technologists

Geomatics Engineering Diplomas

The Bachelor of Science in Geomatics will appeal primarily to graduate Geomatics Engineering Technologists who wish to gain professional accreditation as land surveyors or pursue other areas of geomatics such as mapping or hydrography. You'll take Geomatics technical courses, Business Management courses and Liberal Studies courses.

Geomatics: Bachelor of Science Degree (BSc)

The Geography and Computer Science: Bachelor of Science Degree combines geography and computer science in the field of geomatics. Study GPS, satellite imagery, remotely sensed data, GIS and visualization tools. Learn how to collect, process, analyze and display data and use maps to improve our world.

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