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The Caravan Thunders Onward
“The caravan thunders onward On my way at last, on my way at last I can’t stop thinking big” – Neil Peart Hello everyone. After a number of starts and stops wondering what I’m going […]
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GoGeomatics is seeking a Bilingual GIS Data Specialist to work in Africa
GoGeomatics is seeking a bilingual (French/English) GIS Data Specialist to work in Africa on a large scale multicultural project. Responsibilities: Working under the GIS Manager as part of the GIS team, the GIS Data Specialist […]
Education & Careers
Starting a GIS Career in a Slow Economy
You’ve finished all your courses, walked across the stage wearing a grad gown, cap and hood with your school’s chosen colours, and finished celebrating the completion of a GIS program. Then it hits you. “Now […]
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GoGeomatics Social Leader Profile: Darren Platakis, Niagara
Darren Platakis has been the group leader for GoGeomatics Canada in Niagara since November 2011. He has written five articles for the GoGeomatics magazine to date, including three publications about his journey as a geographer. […]
Education & Careers
Amy Mui: High-Resolution Multispectral Satellite Imagery for Identifying Turtle Habitats
Amy Mui was not always in the geomatics industry. Beginning in wildlife biology, she now is a PhD candidate with the Department of Geography at the University of Toronto. Read our interview with her to […]
Education & Careers
Lindsay Short: The Ins and Outs of Being a Young GIS Professional
Historically, jobs in GIS were few and women in these roles were even fewer. While there are a growing number of women entering the industry, they are still a minority. As recent graduates, two of […]
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Emily MacDonald – Co-Founder of Integral Geomatics
GoGeomatics got the chance to talk to Emily MacDonald, and share her story with you, our readers. She is the co-founder of Integral Geomatics, a geospatial consulting company located in Cape Breton Island, Nova Scotia. […]
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Data and Systems at the Weather Network
In honour of International Women’s day on March 8th, GoGeomatics will feature interviews and articles by women about women in our field. GoGeomatics Canada is honored to welcome Fiona Hatfield, GIS and BI Consultant to […]