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GIS Job Search and Resume Builder Webinar: Nov 21

Jon Murphy the Geospatial Career Coach

With the year 2020 quickly coming to a much needed close we turn our attention to new opportunities in the Canadian geospatial job market.

Finding a job in geospatial technology can be difficult. Covid-19 is not making that any easier. GoGeomatics Canada has put together an online 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 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 the United Nations in Switzerland.

Topics covered include:

  • Geospatial Job Market Trends during pandemic
  • Specialty cover letters for GIS & remote sensing
  • Professional associations – should you join one?
  • Specialized GIS & Geospatial job hunting strategies
  • How to analyze a geospatial job posting
  • Portfolios
  • Salaries & remuneration
  • How to handle recruiters & staffing companies
  • Your LinkedIn profile
  • Career strategies
  • The interview
  • The fundamentals of successful online networking

Date: Saturday November 21st, 2020 10am Eastern Standard Time

Register for Geospatial Job Hunting Seminar

Testimonials:

  • “It was relevant to all job seekers from people right out of school to people who are in career transitions.”
    • -Analee
  • “[I am] very pleased with the resume and cover letter. I am excited to start handing these out, even thought there is not much happening I am glad to now have documents that will stand out and get more attention.  Thank you so much for the excellent service…”
    • -Dustin
  • “The event was insightful with the right needed information and positivity in this period.”
    • – Chris

Jon Murphy

Jonathan Murphy is the CEO, President, and Founder of GoGeomatics Canada. He is also the founder and chair of GeoIgnite, Canada's national geospatial leadership conference, and Canada's National Geomatics expo.

Jon has created Canada’s largest professional geospatial network, aiming to strengthen and empower our geospatial ecosystem.

A community builder and connector, he holds a bachelor's degree in Archaeology from the University of Calgary and advanced diplomas in GIS and applied geomatics research from COGS.

Jon is a Fellow of the Royal Canadian Geographical Society. In 2020, he joined the ISO/TC 211 Geographic information/Geomatics Technical Committee responsible for the ISO geographic information series of standards. In 2023, Jon joined the board of directors of buildingSMART Canada.

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