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Geospatial Technician

Altis Recruitment

Mississauga, Ontario

Geospatial Technician

Altis Recruitment

Mississauga, Ontario
 
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We are seeking a skilled Geospatial Technician to support the extraction of high-accuracy geospatial data from stereo imagery. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience in photogrammetry, aerial triangulation, and 3D feature extraction for applications such as topographic mapping, shoreline delineation, elevation modeling (DEMs), hydrographic surveys, and building footprint extraction.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Perform stereo compilation using aerial or satellite stereo imagery to extract 3D geospatial features.
  • Conduct shoreline delineation with high precision in coastal and inland water environments.
  • Generate and validate Digital Elevation Models (DEMs) and topographic datasets.
  • Extract building footprints and other urban features from stereo imagery for use in mapping and infrastructure planning.
  • Support hydrographic survey projects by compiling bathymetric and shoreline data.
  • Apply aerial triangulation (AT) techniques to align and orient stereo imagery.
  • Collaborate with GIS analysts, cartographers, and remote sensing teams to ensure data accuracy and consistency.
  • Maintain metadata and documentation for all compiled datasets.

Required Qualifications:

  • Degree or diploma in Geomatics, Remote Sensing, Geography, or a related field.
  • 3+ years of experience in stereo compilation and photogrammetric mapping.
  • Proficiency with photogrammetry software (e.g., SOCET GXP, DAT/EM Summit Evolution, Trimble Inpho, or similar).
  • Strong understanding of geospatial data standards, coordinate systems, and map projections.
  • Experience with shoreline and hydrographic data extraction and urban feature digitization.
  • Familiarity with GIS tools (e.g., ArcGIS, QGIS) and DEM processing workflows.
  • Experience working with LiDAR, multispectral, or SAR data.
  • Knowledge of urban planning, coastal zone management, or marine spatial planning.
  • Ability to interpret and digitize complex terrain, water, and built-up features in 3D environments.
  • Strong attention to detail and quality assurance practices.


We’re an equal opportunity employer committed to increasing diversity and inclusion in today’s workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. Minorities, women, LGBTQ candidates, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. If you require an accommodation, please review our accessibility policy and reach out to our accessibility officer with any questions.

 

We are committed to hiring military and Veteran spouses and encourage you to identify your connection with the MSEN when reaching out to us or applying to any of our open roles.

 

Have questions or want to learn more about us? We would love to hear from you!

 Altis Recruitment Team

Email: militaryfamilies@altis.com

613-230-3700

 

 

About Altis Recruitment

Welcome on behalf on the Altis Recruitment team! Altis has a long-standing business relationship with the Defence community. For more than 30 years, we have been grateful to work alongside the Department of National Defence and countless military professionals. We know that family members of military personnel often make many personal sacrifices to support their loved ones. We understand that it can be difficult to pursue a career when embracing sudden changes like relocation and deployment. For some, this has meant putting a pause on career goals or professional development. We would like to provide you with everything you need for a successful and confident job search – in addition to access to job opportunities. Download the checklists our experts have created to help you be at your best from application to interview.