NOC 2255 — Technical occupations in geomatics and meteorology
It is important that you determine the NOC of your occupation correctly to apply for immigration to Canada. NOC 2255 corresponds to Technical occupations in geomatics and meteorology
Skill level: B
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.
Job examples:
— aerial photograph analyst
— aerial photograph interpreter
— aerial photograph technician
— aerial survey technician
— aerial survey technologist
— aerological observer
— aerological technician
Occupational responsibilities
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Data on annual wage
Number of employed people: ***
Average annual wage: $60935
Number of job openings on Job Bank: ***
| Province | Employment prospects | Min. hourly rate | Average | Max. |
| Canada | $*** | $*** | $*** | |
| British Columbia | *** | $*** | $*** | $*** |
| Alberta | *** | $*** | $*** | $51.00 |
| Saskatchewan | Good | $*** | $*** | $*** |
| Manitoba | *** | $*** | $*** | $*** |
| Ontario | *** | $*** | $*** | $44.00 |
| Quebec | *** | $*** | $*** | $*** |
| New Brunswick | Undefined | $*** | $*** | $*** |
| Nova Scotia | *** | $*** | $*** | $40.47 |
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Number of permanent residence permits issued by years
| Province | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 |
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| British Columbia | *** | *** | *** | *** | *** | *** | *** | |
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| Saskatchewan | *** | *** | *** | *** | *** | *** | *** | |
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We have found a demand for this occupation (NOC 2255)! There are 57 immigration programs/information sessions in our database that are accepting or have accepted applicants with this occupation.
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Immigration Programs (suitable for NOC 2255)
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Immigration Programs Requiring a Job Offer (suitable for NOC 2255)
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| ***io *** | Ontario |
| ***oba*** | Manitoba |
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| ***run*** | New Brunswick |
Immigration Programs with Past Work Experience in Canada (suitable for NOC 2255)
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| ***c E*** | Quebec |
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| ***ta *** | Alberta |
| ***Sco*** | Nova Scotia |
Immigration Programs Requiring Graduation from an Educational Institution in Canada (suitable for NOC 2255)
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| ***c E*** | Quebec |
| ***io *** | Ontario |
| ***und*** | Newfoundland and Labrador |
| ***sh *** | British Columbia |
| ***tch*** | Saskatchewan |
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Comprehensive information about this profession is available only to users with Premium Access.
With Premium Access you get:
- A list of relevant immigration programs with links to their descriptions
- Detailed information about salaries and the profession's demand in various regions of Canada
- Data on licensing requirements and regulatory authorities
- Contacts of Canadian employers who have hired foreign workers