On April 7th, I attended the community mapping showcase at the NSCC Centre of Geographic Sciences (COGS). This project is a collaboration between the Age Advantage Association, a not-for-profit group of seniors in the Annapolis […]
One of the GIS Certifications available to Canadians specifically is the Certified Geomatics Specialist certification available from the Canadian Institute of Geomatics (CIG). Certification is offered in 6 areas: GIS/LIS, Photogrammetry, Remote Sensing, Cartography, Geodesy, […]
Due to a foreseeable increase in the demand for UAV acquired aerial imagery in resource management, various firms are already operational and are planning further investments in UAV technology. One such consulting firm implementing UAV […]
Professional certification is nothing new. It is a requirement in many fields to help regulate professional practices in specific industries and maintain high standards of practice for professions, particularly those of responsibility where ethics and […]
A couple weeks ago, I decided that I wanted to take one of the Esri Technical Certification Exams to improve my resume and my career. I find, like I imagine many other young GIS professionals […]
There are a number of strategies for finding a job or contract in the Canadian geomatics industry. The strategies that I describe are ones that I have used in the past and methods that I […]
This editorial is in response to and in support of a recent article written by Kirsti Oja on the GoGeomatics Magazine, called Are You an Unemployed Geospatial Graduate in Canada? You’re Not Alone. While there […]
How can we foster a strong geospatial sector in our cities and communities across Canada? Economic Development Lethbridge’s (EDL) answer to this question is tecconnect, a centre and incubator facility for new commerce that is […]