Melanie is the former Chair of the Canadian Council on Geomatics (2019-2021) and the 2023 Co-Chair of the Canadian Symposium on Remote Sensing. She holds a BSc. in Biology from Dalhousie University and two post-graduate diplomas from the Centre of Geographic Sciences in Geographic Information Systems and Applied Geomatics Research. Melanie has worked in the public service since 2001 and has held a variety of geomatics roles with Parks Canada, Aboriginal Affairs & Northern Development Canada, and the Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT). Melanie resides in Yellowknife with her family and is the Director of the NWT Centre for Geomatics.
Sessions in which Melanie Desjardins participates
Tuesday 14 May, 2024
GeoIgnite is thrilled to present its keynote session, "Canada's Geospatial Leadership Panel," a gathering of some of Canada's most influential figures in the field of geospatial technology in Canada. Panelist: Melanie Desjardins, Director of the NWT Centre for Geomatics, showcases the application of geospatial technology in public sector management and natural resource governance. Her leadership in geomatics plays a significant role in shaping policies and strategies that utilize ...
Join us at GeoIgnite 2024 for a dynamic career panel featuring a distinguished lineup of leaders from government and industry, who will explore the evolving landscape of geospatial careers in Canada. This panel, moderated by Susan Kasumba, Director of Business Development at Airborne Imaging Inc., will provide invaluable insights into the current and future trends shaping the geospatial sector.Panelists include Melanie Desjardins, Di...
