The coastal zone, that dynamic geographic region where the interaction of the sea and land occurs, is vital to the lifestyle and economy of Atlantic Canada. Having quality geospatial data is essential for mapping coastal […]
You are reaching the point of your life where you are finishing up your last year of college or university and your next step is finding a Geographic Information Systems (GIS) entry-level job. You are […]
This is our list Canadian geomatics conferences and events for 2017. Here you will find events pertaining to GIS, remote sensing, surveying, cartography, and informatics. We’re always updating this list, so if you have a […]
I had the opportunity to celebrate GIS Day by attending the event hosted by the Alberta Geomatics Group at the Glenbow Museum in downtown Calgary, Alberta. Previous GIS days have been held at the Calgary […]
Geospatial information science and technology (GIS&T) has rapidly evolved over the last few decades. This evolution has created a highly demanding job market for GIS professionals [3,4]. Recently, students, graduates, and professionals are more and […]
The Canadian Geospatial Data Infrastructure (CGDI) is an initiative of Natural Resources Canada that began in 2001. The CGDI does not refer to a specific database, but rather a collection of Canadian geospatial resources available […]
Image source: www.tiobe.com Every now and again we hear about the importance of programming for Geographic Information Systems(GIS) professionals, that is quickly becoming a key in the evolution of one’s career. It is argued that […]
You might be a Manager, Consultant, GIS Specialist, Geomatics Engineer, Survey Analyst, Cartographer, Spatial Analyst, GIS Developer or Remote Sensing Analyst. There are some non-technical skills that can make you rise above your peers. […]