GIS ASSISTANT GRAPHIC INFORMATION SYTEM

DESCRIPTION:
Digitizes and performs data entry and manipulation to create, maintain and update maps, plots, graphic simulation, and manuscript data for use by various agencies. Preliminary data and nal products are checked to ensure quality control of all data entering the system; maintains accurate records and documentation of work.

ONE OUT OF EVERY 17 CANADIAN WORKERS EARNS A LIVING IN CONSTRUCTION

Duties:
Convert GPS/Survey data into GIS layers for map production and analysis Digitalization of blueprints, eld data, aerial photos and geocoding Ensuring the correct data is manipulated or entered into digital drawings to ensure the proper outcome in the eld Digital preparation for GPS controlled heavy equipment

SKILLs:
Related experience or training with modern survey equipment Understanding of surveying and engineering computer software Three dimensional visualization from two dimensional drawings Able to work accurately and carefully as part of a team

EDUCATION:
A high school diploma is required Certication in Ontario is voluntary but is still recommended

OVER THE NEXT 2 DECADES 40% OF NEW JOBS WILL BE IN SKILLED TRADES AND TECHNOLOGIES

SALARY: $21,600 to $55,800

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PROGRAM DESCRIPTION:
As a graduate of the 2 year Geomatics Technician program, you will be capable of collecting, organizing, and managing geographic data using state-of-the-art technology like GPS, remote sensing, and surveying tools to collect, mine, store, manipulate, and communicate geographic information.

WHERE TO GET TRAINED:

BROCK UNIVERSITY - EARTH SCIENCES CARLETON UNIVERSITY - GEOLOGY LAKEHEAD UNIVERSITY - GEOLOGY LAURENTIAN UNIVERSITY - EARTH SCIENCES McMASTER UNIVERSITY - EARTH SCIENCES QUEENS UNIVERSITY - GEOLOGICAL SCIENCE UNIVERSITY OF OTTAWA - EARTH SCIENCES UNIVERSITY OF TORONTO - GEOLOGY UNIVERSITY OF WATERLOO - EARTH SCIENCES WESTERN UNIVERSITY - EARTH SCIENCES UNIVERSITY OF WINDSOR - EARTH SCIENCES
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GETTING STARTED
THE FOLLOWING ARE 3 SIMPLE WAYS OF GETTING STARTED IN THE CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY:

You can begin by applying for a job directly in the Civil Construction Industry. Once you begin working with a Construction Company or Contractor you will quickly gain the necessary skills needed to advance yourself through in-house, work-as-you-learn training. You can enrol in a University, Community College or a Private Technical School to study and prepare yourself for a Career in Civil Construction. All of this information may be found through our website. You can get started through an apprenticeship program by combining on the job training with technical in-class training gaining experience and increased responsibility. You can work in the industry, get paid and work towards earning credits.

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IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN A CAREER IN CIVIL CONSTRUCTION PLEASE CONTACT:

ONTARIO CIVIL CONSTRUCTION CAREERS INSTITUTE
5045 ORBITOR DRIVE UNIT 12, SUITE 300 MISSISSAUGA ONTARIO

E . jessica@occci.ca W. www.occci.ca

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