1. Weldon Library, Western University1
GoGeomatics
London Ontario
Nov 16, 2016
Weldon Library, Western University

2. What is GoGeomatics Canada?
Canadian Geomatics Communities
GoGeomatics Canada is a community of students, professionals, job seekers, and
business owners, all interested in the Canadian geomatics Sector.
GoGeomatics Canada provides resources to the Canadian geomatics community:
Job & event listings for GIS, remote sensing
Geomatics career seminars
Monthly networking social groups
Online Magazine featuring community contributions
One-on-one Career Coaching

3. History Began in Ottawa in 2011
Started by Jonathan Murphy (photo on the right)
First Back to School Social organized in September 2014
Groups spread across Canada
Ottawa, Toronto, Niagara, Calgary, Vancouver, Edmonton, Nelson, Kelowna, St Catharines, Kingston, Peterborough, and most recently London.
In September 2014, GoGeomatics launched our first Back to School Social, an event designed to welcome students – the newest members of our community – to the sector. It was extremely popular, and has now become an annual event.
Distribution of GoGeomatics Social Groups

4. Back to school social A great way to kick off the new school year!
Meet other students and GIS professionals.
Held across Canada in mid to late September.
Check for more information as September 2017 approaches.
GoGeomatics Edmonton Back to School Social, Sept. 2016
GoGeomatics Peterborough Social, Sept. 2016

5. Magazine Articles and Newsletter
(snapshot from GoGeomatics website on Nov 4, 2016)
Accessible online at
Keep up to date on the latest on the geomatics industry in Canada
Read about new developments and research
Keep up with industry events

6. Job Opportunities www.gogeomatics.ca
(snapshot from GoGeomatics website on Nov 4, 2016)

7. Social Media www.gogeomatics.ca
GoGeomatics Canada

8. The London Group Founded In Oct. 2016
The first event was held on Oct. 25 in Downtown London
More events will be scheduled near the end of each month in school years
GoGeomatics London chapter was founded In October 2016
The first event was held on Oct. 25 at Milos’ Craft Beer Emporium in Downtown London.
Next event will be held on Nov. 24, and more events will be scheduled near the end of each month in school years.
From Left to Right: Armin (group leader), Chunhua (group leader), Victoria, Melissa, Nicholas, Hongyu (group leader) and Peter (group leader). Jenny (group leader) took this photo at Milos’ Pub.

9. Call for Participations!
Next Social:
Time: Thur. Nov from 6 to 9 pm
Location: Poacher’s Arms (171 Queens Ave, London, ON N6A 5J7)
CFP:
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