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2213 – Meteorological Technicians

Meteorological technicians observe weather and atmospheric conditions, record and interpret meteorological data, transmit and report on recorded information, and provide meteorological information and advice to the general public, the transportation industry and the media. They are employed by the Atmospheric Environment Service of Environment Canada and by the armed forces, private consulting companies, resource and utility companies and by provincial governments.

Profile

Index of titles Example job titles

  • Aerological observer
  • Aerological technician
  • Avalanche controller
  • Avalanche observer
  • Climate data processor
  • Climate service specialist
  • Climate service technician
  • Climatological technician
  • Controller, avalanche
  • Ice observer
  • Ice service specialist
  • Meteorological aide
  • Meteorological inspector
  • Meteorological technician
  • Meteorological technician - military
  • Observer, surface weather
  • Officer-in-charge, weather station
  • Operations technician, weather station
  • Snow controller
  • Specialist, weather service
  • Surface weather observer
  • Weather briefer
  • Weather chart plotter
  • Weather forecast presentation technician
  • Weather service specialist
  • Aerological technician
  • Avalanche controller
  • Climate data processor
  • Climate service specialist
  • Climate service technician
  • Ice service specialist
  • Meteorological inspector
  • Meteorological technician
  • Officer-in-charge, weather station
  • Operations technician, weather station
  • Surface weather observer
  • Weather service specialist

Main duties

This group performs some or all of the following duties:

  • Meteorological technicians perform some or all of the following duties:
    • Observe, record and transmit atmospheric and weather information including air pressure, temperature, humidity, wind, precipitation, cloud and ultraviolet conditions
    • Observe, chart and report on ice conditions in navigable waters
    • Provide weather information to various users such as pilots, farmers, shipping industries and news media
    • Inspect and service various weather service installations and maintain equipment and instruments
    • Analyze and interpret weather data
    • Maintain climatological databases and participate in the production of weather maps and charts
    • Observe snow conditions and participate in programs to control avalanches in mountainous terrain.

Employment requirements

  • Completion of secondary school is required.
  • Completion of a meteorological technician program provided by the Atmospheric Environment Service is required.
  • Initial training may be up to one year, with subsequent specialized training available.

Additional information

    Exclusions

    • Meteorologists (2114)

    Breakdown summary

    Broad occupational category
    2 – Natural and Applied Sciences and Related Occupations
    Skill level
    B – Occupations usually require college education or apprenticeship training.
    Major group
    22 – Technical Occupations Related to Natural and Applied Sciences
    Minor group
    221 – Technical Occupations in Physical Sciences
    Version
    NOC 2006 Version 1.0