GoGeomatics

OpenStreetMap: Traces of the Past exploring the Maps and History of Vimy Ridge
2018-03-13 18:00 - 21:00 (America/Toronto) | James Street Pub, 390 Bank St., Ottawa, K2P 1Y5
GoGeomatics is proud to present one of our own to give a talk at the March GoGeomatics social. Bert de Brujin (https://www.linkedin.com/in/bertdebruijn/) is one of Canada’s most innovative and dedicated entrepreneurs. His passion for military history, education, and open source software have driven him to create WikiWar.
WikiWar (http://wikiwar.net/) is a project to structure and geovisualize the entirety of human military history using OpenStreetMap. Today, OpenStreetMap contributors follow some simple mapping rules when adding to the modern map, including what is called the “ground rule”: map the world as it can be observed by someone physically there. But what if you aren’t interested in the world as it exists today? What if you want to see the world digitally as it was observed a long time ago?
Follow along as members of the Muninn and WikiWar projects use the OpenStreetMap toolset to create a historically-accurate digital map of the Vimy Ridge area in time for the 101st anniversary of the famous WWI battle of the same name.

Alberta Geomatics Group Social
2018-03-12 08:00 - 17:00 | Starbucks Bank, 789 Bank St., Ottawa, Ontario, K1S2P5, Canada
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February Meetup (in March) - Professors Take the Stage!
2018-03-01 18:00 - 20:00 | RCHA Club
We will be having Dr. Paul Treitz from Queen’s University Department of Geography and Planning speaking Arctic applications for remote sensing. Arctic ecosystems account for a large proportion of Canada’s land surface and are important systems within the context of global climate change and environmental change research. These northern environments are thought to be particularly sensitive to changes in climate, yet it remains unclear as to how tundra ecosystems will respond. For instance, it is estimated that temperatures have increased on average by 3-4 degrees in the Canadian Arctic over the past half century and will continue to exceed global mean warming. As a result, changes in Arctic tundra ecosystem patterns and processes will be expressed through permafrost degradation, shifts in vegetation phenology and species composition and abundance. In addition to the obvious impacts of increasing air and soil temperatures, there are a number of factors that serve as controls on vegetation growth in the Canadian Arctic, including soil moisture, nutrient availability, soil type and topography/micro-topography.
Our research in the Canadian High Arctic examines the potential for high spatial resolution remote sensing data (optical and synthetic aperture radar) to quantify biogeophysical variables that control carbon fluxes at landscape (i.e. watershed) scales. To examine these patterns and processes, in situ studies are conducted in order to calibrate and validate remote sensing models at high spatial resolution. Variables of significance for productivity modeling and estimating net ecosystem exchange include above-ground phytomass, percent vegetation cover, fraction of absorbed photosynthetically active radiation and soil/surface moisture and permafrost degradation. These are critical environmental, structural and physiological variables linked to many ecosystem processes (e.g., phytomass information plays a significant role in assessing carbon stocks, is an important element in global change and productivity models, and is a measure of vegetation community structure which influences biodiversity). In this presentation, I will present the results of our remote sensing research at study sites on Melville Island and Boothia Peninsula, Nunavut.
The Kingston GoGeomatics Group meets every month to talk about GIS, remote sensing surveying, technology, education, training, jobs, and much much more! We welcome everyone in all areas of geomatics and look forward to seeing you there!
Please RSVP to let us know you’re attending.
GoGeomatics Canada Sites and Social Media:Web: www.gogeomatics.ca (http://www.gogeomatics.ca/)Twitter: @GoGeomatics (https://twitter.com/gogeomatics)Linkedin Group: http://goo.gl/xD550Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GoGeomaticsCanada

Roadtrip! - Our first meeting on campus in Lindsay
2018-02-28 18:30 - 20:30 | The Auk, 200 Albert St. South ,, Lindsay
• What we’ll doWe are going on a roadtrip! Come out and meet the future of GIS or if you are the Future of GIS come out and share what the future has to offer!! Nicole Schleifer, Manager of Geomatics/Mapping for the City of Peterborough, will give a presentation on the future directions for the City’s GIS including initiatives on open data. Come learn more!
If you need a ride please post a message on the message board or messaged Danah directly and we can organize that.
• What to bringSmiling faces and Geomatics ideas always a must 🙂
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Find a GIS Job: Geospatial Career Seminar
2018-02-24 09:10 - 13:00 | Ottawa Library, Main Branch, 120 Metcalfe, Ottawa
• What we’ll doFinding a job in geospatial technology can be difficult. That’s why GoGeomatics Canada is bringing back our popular Career Seminar to Ottawa to give job seekers the tools and techniques that will put them ahead in their job search. Jonathan Murphy, Canada’s geospatial career coach, will share his job hunting skills that will make a difference in your job search.
This half-day career seminar is designed to give young 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, will be sharing his best advice on a successful job search. A wide variety of topics will be covered, including:
The geomatics resumeAssessing your job skillsThe geomatics cover letterVideo ResumesJob search strategiesEvaluating a job postingIn-demand skillsHow to get noticedThe interviewHow to get aheadNetworkingLinkedIn and social media
PRICE: Free Event is support of our new ebook on GIS Jobs Strategies
Please register using our secure PayPal system; you only need a credit card. Visit the event page with our registration button here https://gogeomatics.ca/find-a-gis-job-ottawa-geospatial-career-seminar-february-24th-2018/
• What to bring – Bring your resume and coffee or tea
• Important to know – You will get a lot out of this.

GoGeomatics London Monthly Social - February
2018-02-22 18:30 - 21:00 | Fox and the Fiddle, 355 Wellington St, London
• What we’ll doIt’s that time of the month again, GoGeomatics London is hosting our monthly social at the Fox and Fiddle. Bring your friends and fellow geomatics professionals for a night of casual drink, eats, and fantastic conversation.
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GoGeomatics Kelowna February Social
2018-02-22 18:00 - 21:00 | Canadian Brewhouse, 3030 Pandosy St., Kelowna
GoGeomatics is a networking event to welcome students, professionals, and academics in the field of geomatics in a casual environment.
Come out and have some drinks with other students, peers and professionals. This group is open to everyone in any geomatics-related field–GIS, surveying, remote sensing, photogrammetry, CAD, and more.

GoGeomatics Calgary February Social w/ Global Raymac Speaker
2018-02-20 18:30 - 20:30 | Brewster’s
Doug West started his surveying career after a serious helicopter crash that ended his Remote Heli-Paramedic career in 2003. He worked his way through oil & gas, then large P3 projects as a structural and civil surveyor, and eventually started a geomatics group at an engineering firm here in Calgary. Over the past six years, Doug has developed specialized technologies in 360 mapping and shallow water bathymetry/hydrography. He has also worked with sensor and boat manufacturers to develop specialized shallow water systems.
With Doug’s experience in developing specialised technologies, he will be discussing the application of technology such as scanning to develop digital twin models, UAV augmentation and applications, and autonomous surface vehicle sonar applications. Each will be discussed in brief with project application examples and lessons learned.

This month GoGeomatics Thunder Bay is teaming up with the Innovation Centre!
2018-02-20 17:00 - 21:00 | The Foundry, 242 Red River Rd, Thunder Bay
• What we’ll doThis month the Thunder Bay GoGeomatics group and the Innovation Centre are teaming up to bring together Remote Sensing, GIS and anyone interested in technology. Come out and network with peers and chat about technology.
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GoGeomatics & National Geomatics Competition Social Extravaganza
2018-02-16 19:00 - 22:00 | Colter Room at the Aitken Center, 383 George St N, Peterborough, K9H 3R3
February’s Meetup is a special occasion. In conjunction with the National Geomatics Competition, GoGeomatics Fredericton will be hosting an social icebreaker function at the Colter Room in the Aitken Centre at the University of New Brunswick. The National Geomatics Competition is a student led event that sees students from post-secondary geomatics programs across Canada compete in a consulting case study on Feb. 17. There will be a conference held at the Fredericton Convention Center on Feb. 18 with sponsor booths and geomatics presentations. Come out and join us for a fun evening of games and socializing that is sure to be memorable.
You can find more information about the National Geomatics Competition here: www.nationalgeomaticscomp.ca
The Fredericton GoGeomatics Group meets each month to talk about GIS, remote sensing surveying, technology, education, training, jobs, and much much more! These socials are free, open to everyone from all areas of geomatics, and strive to connect people who share similar interests and pursuits in and around Fredericton.
Connecting people is the first step to building a strong community that provides opportunities to teach and learn from others, to share and hear stories, to be mentored and provide guidance, and to meet new people, to name just a few benefits. You will meet professionals, students, business owners, entrepreneurs, and recruiters at these events – you never know who might show up! We look forward to seeing you there!
Please RSVP to let us know you’re attending.
GoGeomatics Canada Sites and Social Media:Web: www.gogeomatics.ca (http://www.gogeomatics.ca/)Twitter: @GoGeomatics (https://twitter.com/gogeomatics)Linkedin Group: http://goo.gl/xD550Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GoGeomaticsCanada
