Gain insights on the possibilities and challenges with leveraging and integrating a complete open source GIS stack into your applications and projects. Sessions will be led by members of OSGEO-Ottawa.The first session involves high level presentations showcasing use case scenarios and highlighting strengths and limitations of each tools. This session is designed for managers, analysts, and non-technical individuals to discover and learn about what open source GIS tools are available, ...

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Ted works with Natural Resources Canada as the Senior Geomatics Technologist for the Survey General Branch's Atlantic Regional Office in Amherst. He has been working in the geomatics industry for over 20 years and has a diverse background in various disciplines including GIS, Cartography, LIDAR, Remote Sensing and GPS Surveying. Ted graduated from the Centre of Geographic Sciences (COGS) with advanced diplomas in both Remote Sensing and Applied Geomatics Research and with a B...

BeSpatial / urisa Ontario, is a not for profit representing the Geospatial and Information Community in Ontario. Our BeEmployed session, is designed to help you step out of the comfort zone of applying to jobs posted online. This presentation will teach you about: effective networkingthe information interviewusing social media as part of your job searchrecommended professional organizations to joinsuggested conferences to attenda...

The Canadian federal government is not only the largest employer in Canada, it consistently ranks among the top employers in the nation for overall employee satisfaction (see Maclean’s Magazine and The Globe and Mail Top 100 Employers.) With the broad range of job opportunities and competitive pay and benefits, government jobs are clearly some of the the most attractive career opportunities in Canada.This talk will go through the manner in which you can apply for federal goverment postio...

In this talk the CIG will describe the activities, History and accomplishments of the organization and explain teh benefits of mership to your career.The Canadian Institute of Geomatics is open to any individual, corporation, educational institution, government agency or association which supports the objectives of the Institute.

This talk will explore the benefits of becoming a member of the CRSS. The society is Canada's premier academic remote sensing organization.The Mission and Vision of the Canadian Remote Sensing Society is to: Provide a focal point for leadership and excellence to advance the art, science, technologies and applications of remote sensing and related fields.Facilitate opportunities for our national and international membership, including with partner Societie...

The Association of Ontario Land Surveyors (AOLS) was established in 1892. It is a self-governing association, responsible for the licensing and governance of professional land surveyors, in accordance with the Surveyors Act. As with all self-governing professions, the AOLS has a responsibility to ensure that the public interest is paramount. Section 2(2) of the Surveyors Act states:

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 ...

Presentation Summary: As a student or potential student in a GIS Certification Program developing a vision for future career possibilities is an important part of meeting with success. This presentation will provide an overview of the following: •Where have all the GIS graduates gone? •Evaluating the Possibilities •Mapping your Future Career We will discuss the career paths of GIS Certification Program ...

Members of the Canadian forces will talk about the exciting and rewarding careers available in geomatics.the Canadian military will unveil it's new flexible approach to recruitment allowing for the transfer of previous geomatics education and training inito a new military career.  You might be closer than you think!Geomatics Technicians are members of the Military Engineering Branch of the Canadian Forces who capture, process, disseminate and manage geosp...

We will have a remote sensing specialist speaking about careers: Andrew Davidson, a scientist with the Canadian Government, will talk about his experiences negotiating the minefield that can be the Government hiring process, and the things you need to do when applying for that Government job. Have you ever applied for a job with the Government of Canada and wondered why you weren't considered for future selection? Applying for Government jobs is tricky, and rarely, if ever, does a ...

ExcelITR is one of Canada's largest independent recruitment firms dedicated to placing IT professionals in contract and permanent roles. ExcelIT epresents specialized talent in a variety of disciplines, including Canada's geospatial & IT industry. Our goal is to introduce the best technical resources to the right employers.During this talk Branka Jankovic, Senior Account Executive with Excel will share insights and specialist information on: · Curren...

MaxSys is one of Canada’s leading consulting and staffing service providers. We have been providing permanent and temporary help services to the private and public sectors. We are also listed and authorized to provide a multitude of consulting and staffing solutions to federal government clients across Canada using our standing offers and supply arrangements. Currently, MaxSys provides staffing support for various IM/IT and GIS related government projects within the Natio...

Esri Canada is a leader in one of the most exciting and growing technology industries today. GIS is increasingly playing an indispensible role in governments, businesses and educational settings improving analysis and decision-making. With 26 years of consecutive revenue growth and profitability, our GIS solutions can be found in virtually every industry sector across the country.We invest significantly in our employee's personal and professional development, ensuring that eac...

Ocean, Marine & Coastal Hydro(Geo)spatial Management is critical for the Blue Economy. Much knowledge, data, information and coordination are needed for the marine and coastal sector in time of disruption to maintain safe and efficient operations. This session will cover the scientific basis; the detection and the response of Earthquake in the Canadian coastal zone and underwater that could potentially generate ocean coastal flooding & Tsunamis. The session will be a...