In 1960 Canada brought the first GIS to use. We can thank Dr. Roger Tomlinson for this genesis. He called the first true GIS, The Canada Geographic Information System. GIS is now an indispensable tool the […]
GoGeomatics Canada is talking to Dave MacLean – a member of the GIS Faculty at the Centre of Geographic Sciences (COGS) in Lawrencetown, Nova Scotia. GoGeomatics: Welcome to the GoGeomatics Canada community. To get started, […]
GoGeomatics: Welcome to the GoGeomatics Canada community. To get started can you tell us about where you are from and why you decided to make a career of GIS? Darin Brooks: Thanks for having me […]
GoGeomatics Canada is talking to Lawrie Keillor-Faulkner a member of the GIS Faculty at Fleming College in Ontario. GoGeomatics: Welcome to the GoGeomatics Canada community. To get started can you tell us about where you […]
I’ve been asked to lead a GIS program review for our College; we want to try to anticipate future trends (or act nimbly to adapt to them) and ensure we are delivering courses containing skills […]
The world of geomatics has changed dramatically in the past 20 years. Whereas GIS and other related geomatics technologies were largely the domain of professionals two decades ago, increasingly “non experts” are engaged in the […]
Networking is key to finding a geomatics job, to be honest. If your only job-hunting strategy is to apply for jobs you see online, you’re going to have a very tough time. Most recruiters and […]
GoGeomatics: Welcome to the GoGeomatics Canada community. First off, can you tell us about where you are from and where you have lived throughout your GIS career? Brad Maguire: Thanks very much. I grew up outside […]