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Remote Sensing Technician Remote sensing technicians use aerial photos, satellite imagery, and GIS to gather data about a place without needing to be there physically. Photo: Ducks Unlimited Canada, a PLT Canada Green Jobs employer. Remote sensing technicians gather information about a place without needing to be there physically. To do this, they use aerial photos, satellite imagery, and geographic information systems (GIS). They usually collect, process, and interpret images to map and monitor the environment. But they are able to do a lot more. For example, they can develop software, map natural disasters, track landscape changes, detect ships, and model forest structures. Similar positions to a remote sensing technician
Is it right for me?While some remote sensing technicians do field work, they mostly work at a desk. Computer and problem-solving skills are very important. They are good at focusing on details when processing and maintaining data. They are also good at relating what happens in the real world to spatial information. Take our Green Jobs personality quiz Remote sensing technician salarySalaries vary by location and employer. Wages vary from $17.50 to $52.70 per hour, or $34,000 to $103,000 annually. Remote sensing technician education*Remote sensing technicians usually have an undergraduate degree in remote sensing, geographic information systems, geomatics, geography, computer science, or environmental sciences. A one-year post-graduate diploma can help to specialize in remote sensing. A master’s degree can provide more opportunities and a higher salary. In high school, study geography, earth science, computer science, and physics. College
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Urban ForesterUrban foresters care for city trees by managing the planting, pruning, and removal of any trees located on public land including streets, greenways, parks, and city property. Additionally, they are often the tree advocates for the city, and lobby for the importance of trees in the community. They do so by working with city staff members and various stakeholders to ensure that the correct resources are distributed to improve the health of the urban forest. Many cities today are trying…
Consultation CoordinatorConsultation coordinators advocate for Indigenous communities. They are a community’s main point of contact for outside groups. They review reports and help to negotiate agreements, such as when working with forestry companies to develop forest management plans and business opportunities. Consultation coordinators ensure Indigenous rights are respected. They also help to ensure that Traditional Indigenous Knowledge is properly collected and used. Consultation coordinators also organize opportunities for others to engage with the community.
Environmental EducatorEnvironmental educators love helping people understand nature and their relationship to it. They speak and write well and are good at getting their messages across. They provide facts, answer questions, and lead interactive activities, like games, field trips, hikes, and workshops. Environmental educators often make presentations outdoors. Forests and camps are their classrooms. They also spend time doing research to make sure their content is factual and relevant.
ForesterEvery day, foresters across Canada lace up their boots, put on their high-visibility vests; and venture out into the wild. They gather information, predict and identify problems, and come up with solutions to help manage forests sustainably. Some may even consider them caretakers of the forest. They balance ecological, social, and economic values. They also create detailed plans to harvest, regenerate, and monitor the health of forests. In this way, they ensure that important wildlife habitats and cultural areas are… |
