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.
Articles by Jon Murphy
Peter Johnson from the University of Waterloo talks Open Data, government and geomatics education
Peter Johnson is an associate professor in the Department of Geography and Environmental Management (GEM) at the University of Waterloo. His…
How to Write an Effective Geospatial & GIS Cover Letter
When applying for a geospatial position, your cover letter provides the perfect opportunity to really make sense of your skills…
The Top 7 Canadian Geospatial Companies to Watch for 2019
Part of the GoGeomatics mission is to showcase the best of the Canadian geospatial sector in Canada and around the…
Interview: Associate Professor Kevin Turner from Brock University’s Department of Geography and Tourism Studies Talks
This installment of our ongoing series on GIS and education in Canada features Associate Professor Kevin Turner from Brock University’s Department of…
A National Geospatial Conference for 2019: Feb 19th-James St Pub- Conference Discussion
Ottawa’s GoGeomatics social on November 19th will include a special discussion! Managing Director of GoGeomatics Jonathan Murphy will be sharing…
The New Innovative Master of Geomatics for Environmental Management (MGEM) Program at UBC
This installment of our ongoing series on GIS and education in Canada features GoGeomatics talking to Dr. Trevor Jones, the…
Our Biggest Events Ever Across Canada with 500 Participants & 20 Sponsors: 5th Annual 2018 GoGeomatics Canada Back to School Socials
The 5th annual 2018 Back to School GoGeomatics socials were a huge hit with students and professionals. We hosted events…
Photos from the 5th Annual 2018 GoGeomatics Back to School Socials
Here are some of the pictures from our popular 2018 GoGeomatics Back to School Socials. This year we had a…
Jason Freeburn discusses geospatial education at Lakehead University
This installment of our ongoing series on GIS and education in Canada features GoGeomatics talking to Jason Freeburn. Jason is…
Marikka Williams talks Fleming College: A top GIS school for success-oriented students
Between Ottawa and Toronto, nestled in what many consider the best cottage country in the world is Lindsay, Ontario. It is in…
Claus Rinner talks about Ryerson’s special mission to provide career-relevant education in GIS
Jonathan Murphy: Hi Claus, and welcome to the GoGeomatics Canada community. First off, can you tell us about where you…
The Best Open Source GIS Certificate Program in the World is Canadian
This interview is part of a series of interviews spanning the depth and breadth of the Canadian GIS community. We…
