Career Pathways

What You Do

An Geomatics Technologist 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
• Operate specialized computer hardware and software and peripheral equipment to model, manage, analyze and display geospatial data

What You Need

• A keen interest in being at sea
• A neat and systematic approach to projects
• Ability to be accurate, precise, and efficient
• Strong computer skills
• Physical stamina (may be necessary for those doing fieldwork at sea)