WEBVTT 00:00:04.421 --> 00:00:06.757 I'm Corporal Joshua Gordon from Beaton, Ontario. 00:00:06.882 --> 00:00:08.884 I'm a Geomatics Technician currently serving 00:00:09.009 --> 00:00:10.969 at the Mapping and Charting Establishment in Ottawa. 00:00:11.845 --> 00:00:14.681 Geomatics Technicians use the most advanced IT equipment 00:00:14.806 --> 00:00:19.102 and cutting edge geospatial technology to create a virtual view of the landscape 00:00:19.228 --> 00:00:23.315 that's used to plan and conduct important operations in Canada and around the world. 00:00:23.982 --> 00:00:27.027 They collect and analyze geospatial data from different sources 00:00:27.152 --> 00:00:31.657 to produce digital or paper maps using advanced geomatics information systems. 00:00:32.366 --> 00:00:35.160 We combine multiple layers of information, 00:00:35.285 --> 00:00:40.290 and we overlay it with tactical information that's collected by field engineers 00:00:40.415 --> 00:00:42.960 and different units across the Canadian Armed Forces 00:00:43.085 --> 00:00:48.507 and compile that into a visual product that explains a battle space to a commander. 00:00:48.632 --> 00:00:52.511 It provides them with the tactical knowhow and expertise 00:00:52.636 --> 00:00:55.889 to see and predict the flow of battle 00:00:56.014 --> 00:01:00.185 and how to best assist in the area of operations. 00:01:00.310 --> 00:01:02.437 That area, it's a danger area. 00:01:02.563 --> 00:01:06.358 Geomatics Technicians are directly involved in the military planning process 00:01:06.483 --> 00:01:09.069 and can influence decisions at the highest levels. 00:01:09.194 --> 00:01:11.321 Products produced by the lowest level 00:01:11.446 --> 00:01:13.073 private and corporal Geomatics Technicians 00:01:13.198 --> 00:01:15.075 can go all the way up to the top. 00:01:15.200 --> 00:01:18.912 Some things that we produce make it all the way to the Chief of Defense Staff. 00:01:19.037 --> 00:01:22.833 You need to be prepared to brief captains, majors, colonels 00:01:22.958 --> 00:01:25.878 on the products that you make and explain to them the situation. 00:01:26.003 --> 00:01:28.255 Geomatics Technicians are an army trade, 00:01:28.380 --> 00:01:31.592 but they can work with the Army, Air Force, 00:01:31.717 --> 00:01:33.510 Navy and Special Forces 00:01:33.635 --> 00:01:37.306 to create maps and charts for all operations. 00:01:37.431 --> 00:01:40.058 Geomatics Technicians must regularly complete ground surveys 00:01:40.184 --> 00:01:43.228 to ensure the accuracy in all mapping products. 00:01:43.353 --> 00:01:46.773 This can include surveys of military airports, runways, 00:01:46.899 --> 00:01:49.902 remote sites in the north or foreign cities overseas, 00:01:50.027 --> 00:01:53.447 using highly accurate GPS receivers and other survey instruments 00:01:53.572 --> 00:01:57.117 such as LIDAR and Electronic Total Stations. 00:01:57.242 --> 00:02:00.120 Being a Geomatics Technician gives a great sense of satisfaction. 00:02:00.245 --> 00:02:02.497 You're working on a product from start to finish 00:02:02.623 --> 00:02:07.544 that will aid in decision making and can basically save lives. 00:02:10.964 --> 00:02:13.050 The coolest part of the job for me 00:02:13.175 --> 00:02:15.969 is having an artistic outlet and an analytical outlet. 00:02:16.094 --> 00:02:19.139 I get to work with data and colors 00:02:19.264 --> 00:02:22.184 and sort of compile them into a complete product, 00:02:22.309 --> 00:02:23.602 a finished almost work of art. 00:02:32.027 --> 00:02:33.695 After completing their studies, 00:02:33.820 --> 00:02:36.782 Geomatics Technicians may be posted to one of four brigades 00:02:36.907 --> 00:02:39.868 within one of several headquarters units across Canada 00:02:39.993 --> 00:02:41.787 or to the Mapping and Charting Establishment, 00:02:41.912 --> 00:02:43.956 the Geometrics Centre of Excellence in Ottawa. 00:02:45.123 --> 00:02:47.960 Reservists in this job return to their home unit 00:02:48.085 --> 00:02:49.920 and continue to work under supervision. 00:02:50.045 --> 00:02:53.423 In their first year on the job, Geomatics Technicians continue to develop 00:02:53.549 --> 00:02:57.177 their soldier skills and geometric capabilities within the trade. 00:02:57.302 --> 00:02:58.720 There's many different jobs to do. 00:02:58.846 --> 00:03:01.348 There is our survey troop that conducts field surveys. 00:03:01.473 --> 00:03:05.185 There is Geomatic Support Squadron, which provides tactical decision aids 00:03:05.310 --> 00:03:07.312 to all sorts of clients across the country. 00:03:07.437 --> 00:03:10.148 You can also be posted to Geospatial Information 00:03:10.274 --> 00:03:13.485 and Services Squadron that works on web map services 00:03:13.610 --> 00:03:17.781 and modern web mapping to aid in Canadian Armed Forces decisions. 00:03:17.906 --> 00:03:21.577 There are leaders that will help you along your way, teach you new tips and tricks 00:03:21.702 --> 00:03:24.872 and everything they've learned throughout their career 00:03:24.997 --> 00:03:26.790 to help you establish your own techniques 00:03:26.915 --> 00:03:29.960 and build your own workflow as a Geomatics Technician. 00:03:36.300 --> 00:03:39.803 Every product we make goes into the process of helping make a decision, 00:03:39.928 --> 00:03:43.223 so every single product that I produce 00:03:43.348 --> 00:03:46.435 gives me a feeling of satisfaction and allows me to feel 00:03:46.560 --> 00:03:49.021 like I'm contributing to the battle space. 00:03:49.146 --> 00:03:51.231 It gives me a challenge on a day to day basis. 00:03:51.356 --> 00:03:55.152 I learn things, work things out and figure out problems.