Finding 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.

This 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.

Date: Saturday February 24th
Ottawa Library, Main Branch
Basement Conference Room

Location: 120 Metcalfe, Ottawa, Ontario
We will be in the basement meeting room (bring your coffee)
Time: 9:15am to 1:00pm
Cost: $75.00

Jonathan Murphy, Managing Director of GoGeomatics Canada and Canada’s geomatics 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:

• What is a geomatics resume?
• Specialty cover letters for GIS & remote sensing
• Professional associations – should you join one?
• Specialized GIS & Geospatial niche job hunting strategies
• Portfolios
• Salaries & remuneration
• How to handle recruiters
• Your LinkedIn profile
• Career strategies
• The interview
• Canadian industry trends
• The fundamentals of successful networking

If you have any questions about the seminar, please contact [email protected]

Space is limited, so sign up now! Please register using our secure PayPal system, you only need a credit card.

For those of you not able to attend the seminar and are overseas hoping to find work in Canada’s geomatics sector you can get help with our Career Guide.