GoGeomatics had a chance to talk with Teresa Baldwin the Community Manager for FOSSLC, an open source based, not-for-profit group.
Pat has worked in both the public and private GIS sectors and we were fortunate to have him share his experiences with us. He is currently the GIS Team Leader for all projects that require GIS services.
The office that he works at is involved in Environmental Management, and there are approximately 50 on-going projects. The work environment and turnaround times are usually very fast pace and it is his duty to make sure that the GIS services are delivered with the best quality possible and on time.
Greg Druce, a Geomatics Specialist focusing on quality control of DEMs at MDA Corporation. Greg is new to the field, offering views on the attraction of geomatics and finding and developing a career through a nontraditional path. He agreed to discuss his job and career direction going forward.
Ted Elliot of LGL Limited environmental research associates helps to better explain and define what a Spatial Ecologist and GIS Manager’s role could be. A key to LGL’s success has been the stability of the company, resulting in low staff turnover. Several staff members have been with LGL for 30 years or more. This experience enables LGL to complete assignments efficiently, on time, and within budget, and with a high degree of scientific competence.
Patrick Korellis, a GIS Analyst currently working with Warren Township – Highway Department. This interview will be broken into two parts. First we would like to get to know more about Mr. Korellis and then we have some questions that we feel will be very helpful for new graduate students applying for similar jobs as this one.
Find out what a Project Manager role with a LIDAR data Acquisition company is like and how you could get yourself into the LIDAR survey business. A very exciting and dynamic role for young people to keep up to date with changing technology and also have a chance to see the world while getting paid to do it.
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Ottawa Geomatics Career Seminar – December 3rd 2011 GIS, Remote Sensing, Programming & More
Location: Ottawa, Ontario Main Branch of the Ottawa Public Library. Basement conference room. Date: December 3rd 2011 Starting Time: Seminar begins at 9am 120 Metcalfe Ottawa, K1P 5M2 Cost: $75 PLEASE NOTE THE LAST EVENT SOLD OUT SPACE IS LIMITED Description: A half day Geomatics Career Seminar for those in a career transition, career changers, [...]
Toronto Geomatics Career Seminar – December 10th 2011
A half day GIS Career Seminar for those in a career transition, career changers, jobseekers, unemployed, and college students. This is of particular interest to those seeking work in GIS, Cartography, Programming, Remote Sensing and all fields related to geospatial technology.
While a wide variety of topics will be explored, we focus on strategies that get you results in today’s competitive GIS job market.
Cost: $75 online or $85 at the door
