- Jonathan Murphy is the Founder and Managing Director of GoGeomatics Canada, the most popular communications hub for the Canadian geomatics sector. Jon was named one of Canada's 2018 Geospatial influencers. He has created Canada’s largest geomatics networking group, with the goal of strengthening and empowering our geospatial community. Jon has had broad range of global experience in marketing and sales for geospatial businesses across a number of sectors and regions globally. He holds a bachelor's degree in Archaeology from the University of Calgary and advanced diplomas in GIS and geomatics from COGS. Jon is a Fellow of the Royal Canadian Geographical Society. In 2018 he joined the board of directors of the Geomatics Association of Nova Scotia (GANS)
Sessions in which Jonathan Murphy participates
Tuesday 18 June, 2019
Jonathan Murphy the Founder of GeoIgnite and GoGeomatics welcome participants to the conference
What are the ramifications of the current digital transformation globally and what will it mean for Canada and the globe? Our award winning panel of international and Canadian experts disscuss and take questions from delegates.
If you come to the event for one talk only this would be it. Jonathan Murphy is a geospatial career coach and mentor. He has worked across Canada and around the world as a GIS specialist, geomatics manager, and marketing consultant. He has been coaching graduates, professionals, and senior members of the geospatial industry for over ten years. Jonathan is an alumnus the University of Calgary and of the Centre of Geographic Sciences (COGS) and holds post graduate ...
Saturday 25 April, 2020
Note all times are in EST.Current Hiring SituationChallengesWhere are the Opportunities?Recruiters & youPortfolios & Online NetworkingDisc...
Saturday 23 May, 2020
Note all times are in EST.Current Hiring SituationChallengesWhere are the Opportunities?Recruiters & youPortfolios & Online NetworkingDiscussion
Saturday 27 June, 2020
Note all times are in Eastern Time.Traditional Geospatial Job Search StrategiesThinking about the right geospatial Job for youEvaluating Geomatics JobsBuilding your Resume and Cover LetterDiscussion
Note all times are in Eastern Time.Current Hiring SituationChallengesWhere are the Opportunities?Recruiters & youPortfolios & Online Net...
Sunday 28 June, 2020
Event times are in Eastern Time.Traditional Geospatial Job Search StrategiesThinking about the right geospatial Job for youEvaluating Geomatics JobsBuilding your Resume and Cover LetterDiscussion
Event times are in Eastern Time.Current Hiring SituationChallengesWhere are the Opportunities?Recruiters & youPortfolios & Online Networ...
Wednesday 22 July, 2020
Opening Remarks by GeoIgnite founder Jonathan MurphyKeynote address: Geospatial Opportunities in COVID TimesGeospatial capacity has been helpful in providing answers to Canadians during a time where nothing seems normal anymore. At the forefront of tracking, reporting and managing the response to the COVID crisis are geospatial tools, data and leadership. Natural Resources Canada’s Canada Centre for Mapping and Earth Observation supported the Government of Canada’s response b...
Saturday 15 August, 2020
Note all times are in Eastern Time.Traditional Geospatial Job Search StrategiesThinking about the right geospatial Job for youEvaluating Geomatics JobsBuilding your Resume and Cover LetterDiscussion
Note all times are in Eastern Time.Current Hiring SituationChallengesWhere are the Opportunities?Recruiters & youPortfolios & Online Net...
Saturday 12 September, 2020
Event times are in Eastern Time.Traditional Geospatial Job Search StrategiesThinking about the right geospatial Job for youEvaluating Geomatics JobsBuilding your Resume and Cover LetterDiscussion
Event times are in Eastern Time.Current Hiring SituationChallengesWhere are the Opportunities?Recruiters & youPortfolios & Online Networ...
Saturday 21 November, 2020
Note all times are in Eastern Time.Traditional Geospatial Job Search StrategiesThinking about the right geospatial Job for youEvaluating Geomatics JobsBuilding your Resume and Cover LetterDiscussion
Note all times are in Eastern Time.Current Hiring SituationChallengesWhere are the Opportunities?Recruiters & youPortfolios & Online Net...
Saturday 30 January, 2021
Note all times are in Eastern Time.Traditional Geospatial Job Search StrategiesThinking about the right geospatial Job for youEvaluating Geomatics JobsBuilding your Resume and Cover LetterDiscussion
Note all times are in Eastern Time.Current Hiring SituationChallengesWhere are the Opportunities?Recruiters & youPortfolios & Online Net...
Saturday 6 February, 2021
Event times are in Eastern Time.Traditional Geospatial Job Search StrategiesThinking about the right geospatial Job for youEvaluating Geomatics JobsBuilding your Resume and Cover LetterDiscussion
Event times are in Eastern Time.Current Hiring SituationChallengesWhere are the Opportunities?Recruiters & youPortfolios & Online Networ...
Wednesday 14 April, 2021
Join Jonathan Murphy, Chair of GeoIgnite and Canada's Geospatial Career Coach as we welcome our keynote Daniel Schulten, MDA's LaunchPad Director. Keynote: In this discussion, we will look at MDA's past 20 years of success in the Geointelligence and Earth Observation domain and look forward to what the next 20 years holds for us.We will specifically look at Canada's unique Geointelligence requirements and the impact it will have on the industry here in Canada as w...
Jonathan Murphy, serial geospatial entrepreneur and career coach explains what it means to go from employee to an independent contractor providing goods, labor or services in Canada.Independent contractors work as individual entities. You are, however, responsible for managing your own payment and taxes. Jon with 20 years experience as a consultant and business owner in the Canadian geospatial sector will explain what it takes to go solo and the pros and cons of being your own...
Jonathan Murphy the Geospatial career coach and GeoIgnite conference chair will discuss some strategies when apllying for jobs online and share some jobs for participants to consider.
Wednesday 21 April, 2021
Title: Advancing Space Based Observation in Canada:The GeoIgnite 2021 Directors General Geospatial Panel, part of Canada's National Geospatial Conference.Title: Advancing Space Based Observation in CanadaThis is a must attend panel for anyone interested in learning the direction Canada's Federal government geospatial leadership is taking.Join our panelists for an exploration of Canada's geospatial priorities and mission in this exciting discuss...
Saturday 29 May, 2021
Note all times are in Eastern Time.Traditional Geospatial Job Search StrategiesThinking about the right geospatial Job for youEvaluating Geomatics JobsBuilding your Resume and Cover LetterDiscussion
Note all times are in Eastern Time.Current Hiring SituationChallengesWhere are the Opportunities?Recruiters & youPortfolios & Online Net...
Saturday 16 October, 2021
Event times are in Eastern Time.Finding a job in geospatial technology can be difficult. Covid-19 is not making that any easier. That’s why GoGeomatics Canada is bringing back our popular Career Seminar to give job seekers the tools and techniques that will put them ahead in their job search.This online "Zoom" half-day career seminar is designed to give new and seasoned geomatics professionals the tools they need to succeed in the job market. The seminar is particularly focus...
Event times are in Eastern Time. Schedule:11:00-12:30pm - Opening Session12:30-1:30pm - BREAK1:30-3:00pm - Closing Session Finding a job in geospatial technology can be difficult. Covid-19 is not making that any easier. That’s why GoGeomatics Canada is bringing back our popular Career Seminar to give job seekers the tools and techniques that will put them ah...
Tuesday 1 March, 2022
Join Jonathan Murphy, Nicholas Kellett and John Roos as they kick off the start of Winter Geo:GeoIgnite 2022.
Wednesday 2 March, 2022
Join Jonathan Murphy and John Roos as they kick off the start of Day 2 Winter Geo:GeoIgnite 2022 and share some information on the upcoming workshop week.
Join our DG Panel discussion moderated by Jonathan Murphy, Managing Director of GoGeomatics Canada. Our panelists are Eric Laliberté, Éric Loubier and David Harper.As a country spanning almost 10 million square kilometres, Canada has always faced a unique challenge in collecting the day-to-day information needed to provide critical services to Canadians. Today, space offers a unique perspective that is increasingly important to under...
Thursday 3 March, 2022
Join Jonathan Murphy as they kick off the start of Day 3 Winter Geo:GeoIgnite 2022 and announce our award recipients.
Wednesday 9 March, 2022
Schedule:11:00-12:30pm - Opening Session12:30-1:30pm - BREAK1:30-3:00pm - Closing Session Finding a job in geospatial technology can be difficult. Covid-19 is not making that any easier. That’s why GoGeomatics Canada is bringing back our popular Career Seminar to give job seekers the tools and techniques that will put them ahead in their job search.This online "Zoom" ha...
Tuesday 22 March, 2022
Wednesday 23 March, 2022
Tuesday 5 April, 2022
Tuesday 25 April, 2023
Tuesday 16 May, 2023
Wednesday 17 May, 2023
Geoff Zeiss devoted over 30 years of his life to the Geospatial industry and global community, focusing on utility and construction sectors, and mapping underground utility infrastructure among many other projects. Sadly, Geoff passed away in September of 2022. The Geoff Zeiss Urban Infrastructure Mapping Fund was established to build on decades of innovation by Dr. Zeiss in developing effective and sustainable urban infrastructure through research and development supporting ...
Tuesday 20 June, 2023
Monday 6 November, 2023
Step into the exciting realm of the inaugural GoGeomatics Expo in Calgary, a historic event that is set to make waves in Canada's geospatial sector. This compelling panel discussion will delve into the groundbreaking significance of this first-of-its-kind expo, exploring why it is a game-changer for both the public and private sectors, and how it charts a new course for the geospatial industry in Canada. This panel discussion takes place after the expo reception buffet. Participants must b...
Tuesday 7 November, 2023
This talk focused on those seeking work in GIS, cartography, remote sensing, programming, and other related geospatial fields.Jonathan Murphy, Managing Director of GoGeomatics Canada and geospatial career coach, will be sharing his valued tips and insight for your job search. He is an expert geomatics professional with close to 20 years of experience. Jon’s career has ranged from the oil fields of Alberta to projects with...
This talk focused on those seeking work in GIS, cartography, remote sensing, programming, and other related geospatial fields.Jonathan Murphy, Managing Director of GoGeomatics Canada and geospatial career coach, will be sharing his valued tips and insight for your job search. He is an expert geomatics professional with close to 20 years of experience. Jon’s career has ranged from the oil fields of Alberta to projects w...
Wednesday 8 November, 2023
Join us at the Calgary GoGeomatics Expo for an exclusive workshop hosted by Jonathan Murphy, the founder of GoGeomatics and GeoIgnite. In this session, you'll discover the opportunites to successful marketing with GoGeomatics and explore the vibrant world of the GoGeomatics community. Workshop Highlights:Marketing with GoGeomatics: Dive into the art of geospatial marketing with one of the industry's leading experts. Jonathan Murphy will guide yo...
As part of the annual Canadian Expo program, GoGeomatics will be looking to recognize and award individuals and companies that have shown top-level leadership, innovation and forward thinking in the geomatics field. We will establish several categories of awards. The first set for activities at the Expo this year and the second set for next year allowing the community to participate by nominating awardees to be considered.Awards Presented at this year's Expo:Geo...
Tuesday 26 March, 2024
Tuesday 14 May, 2024
Wednesday 15 May, 2024
In an increasingly complex and rapidly evolving geospatial landscape, the demand for skilled professionals who can deliver tailored solutions is at an all-time high. Recognizing this need, GoGeomatics Canada, the Sault Ste. Marie Innovation Centre (SSMIC), and OnPar have joined forces to provide comprehensive staff augmentation services that cater to both the private and public sectors.This presentation at GeoIgnite 2024 will detail ...
Saturday 24 August, 2024
Note all times are in Eastern Time.Traditional Geospatial Job Search StrategiesThinking about the right geospatial Job for youEvaluating Geomatics JobsBuilding your Resume and Cover LetterDiscussion
Note all times are in Eastern Time.Current Hiring SituationChallengesWhere are the Opportunities?Recruiters & YouPortfolios & Online NetworkingDiscussion
Monday 12 May, 2025
This open forum invites all attendees to engage in discussions on Canada’s path toward greater self-reliance in the geospatial sector, particularly in light of emerging trade conflicts, including the recent U.S. tariffs, and evolving global geopolitical shifts. The forum will explore strategies to strengthen Canada’s technological capabilities and reduce reliance on external sources, with a focus on fostering innovation, security, and growth.
Tuesday 13 May, 2025
For decades, Canada’s geospatial ecosystem has thrived on deep integration with the U.S., benefiting from shared technology, markets, and collaboration. But today, shifting geopolitical and economic realities—trade conflicts, supply chain vulnerabilities, and data sovereignty concerns—are forcing us to rethink this reliance. The question is no longer whether we should adapt, but how.
Sessions in which Jonathan Murphy attends
Monday 26 April, 2021
PLEASE NOTE THE PREFERRED BROWSER IS GOOGLE CHROME. If you are running into any issues accessing the session, please try logging in via Google Chrome.The use of drones or UAVs has expanded dramatically over the last few years and this technology is rapidly permeating a wide variety of professional disciplines and industries, including the broad field of GIS. Ideally suited for on-demand geospatial data collection, drones can effectively eliminate the logjam tha...
Monday 28 October, 2024
We are excited to announce that the next Canada Forum will be held during the GoGeomatics Expo in Calgary, from October 28th to 30th. This event will bring together key stakeholders from across Canada’s geospatial sector, including industry leaders, academics, indigenous communities, government representatives, and technologists, to continue vital discussions on advancing geospatial standards, interoperability, and spatial data infrastructure (SDI) in Canada.
