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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. 

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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

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.

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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.

Geological and mineral technologists and technicians provide technical support and services or may work independently in the fields of oil and gas exploration and production, geophysics, petroleum engineering, geology, mining and mining engineering, mineralogy, extractive and physical metallurgy, metallurgical engineering and environmental protection. They are employed by petroleum and mining companies, consulting geology and engineering firms, and by governments and educational institutions as well as by a variety of manufacturing, construction and utilities companies.

Land survey technologists and technicians conduct or participate in surveys to determine the exact locations and relative positions of natural features and other structures on the earth's surface, underground and underwater. They are employed by all levels of government, architectural and engineering firms, and by private sector surveying establishments.

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.

The Geomatics Engineering Technology diploma program is a course of study leading to a nationally recognized and accredited Diploma in Geomatics Technology. Students in this program acquire a solid background in applied math and physics, cartography, photogrammetry, field surveying, geodetic surveying, and computer applications.

Practical skills include field surveying, GNSS (GPS) and total station data collection and analysis, as well as computer-assisted digital mapping, utilizing aerial photography and laser scan data. Prospective students should have a genuine interest in mathematics, computers, and earth sciences and enjoy working in both outdoor field and in-office environments.

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