Geomatics Association of Nova Scotia (GANS)

We are looking for volunteers to fill the President and Vice President roles with our Board of Directors as well as volunteers for general Director positions. If you are interested in a supervisory position in the geomatics sector in Nova Scotia the roles of President and Vice President are a great opportunity to gain experience for your resume while networking with other geomatics professionals. You will be well supported in these roles. If this sounds like something you are interested in, please email [email protected] for more information.

Looking for a volunteer opportunity in the geomatics sector in Nova Scotia? GANS is recruiting new Board Members including the role of President and Vice President. Volunteering on a board is a great way to gain experience in leadership, staff management, human resources, finances, governance, marketing and communications, and more! Email [email protected] for more information.

Congrats to three of our talented Cartography students who just earned international recognition for their mapping skills during the Cartography & Geographic In...formation Society’s 48th Annual CaGIS Map Competition. Nick Weatherbee - Arthur Robinson Print Map Award Xiaochen (Kevin) Chen - Arthur Robinson Print Map Award Jennifer Redstone - Arthur Robinson Print Map Award - Honourable Mention NSCC Annapolis Valley Campus & COGS

GANS Interview Panel Join GANS tomorrow May 1 at 2:00PM for tips and tricks for applying to geomatics sector jobs. Register at https://gans.ca/event-4276655

CoastGIS 2021 is looking for presenters! https://www.novia.fi/coastgis2020

GeoIgnite is Canada’s National Geospatial & Location Technology Conference and Registration is open and Free for everyone in the Canadian Geospatial Community! Check out the career fair, the conference, or single workshops, seminars, and training! http://geoignite.ca/

Join Scott Hatcher for an introduction to volunteering your GIS skills to help aid organizations through the Humanitarian OpenStreetMap Tasking Manager. The Humanitarian Open Street Map (HOTOSM) team contributes to relief efforts all over the world by coordinating volunteers to help map vulnerable communities. https://youtu.be/dgb5r_9VTT4

A great job opportunity in the geomatics sector in Nova Scotia! https://www.coinatlantic.ca//job-posting-executive-directo

GANS has been promoting the importance and value of the geomatics sector in Nova Scotia for over 25 years. Having a geospatially enabled society that can recognize the value of "Location Matters" is important to ensure the reliability of Nova Scotia’s geospatial data and to help safeguard sustainable development. Become a member of GANS and join more than 200 geospatial professionals who help make Nova Scotia a leader in the geomatics sector.

A great resource for opportunities in geomatics https://www.ofibecome.org/news

GANS is seeking volunteers to help shape, plan, and host the Geomatics Atlantic 2021 Conference. This is a great opportunity to gain experience in project management, marketing and communications, leadership, strategic planning, and more. Email [email protected] for more information!

Today our Cartographic LiDAR adventure takes us to Oak Island, I have received numerous requests to do a map of this island so here it is. I’ve never watched the show and I am not even going to attempt to explain the history of this place.

Remember to join us for Geo-Talks at 2:00PM AST on Zoom! If you'd like to participate in the hands-on portion of today's mini-Mapathon, please make an account at www.openstreetmap.org (click "Sign Up" in the top right corner). Topic: Geo-Talks: A Mini Mapathon... Time: Feb 26, 2021 02:00 PM Atlantic Time (Canada) Join Zoom Meeting https://lnkd.in/gnJ5PDu Meeting ID: 997 4325 3848 Passcode: 951227

Don't forget to join us Friday for Geo-Talks! Scott Hatcher will be sharing how to volunteer using your GIS skills to help aid organizations through the Humanitarian OpenStreetMap Tasking Manager.

Join us Friday February 26 at 2:00PM on Zoom for a Geo Talk presented by Scott Hatcher. A Mini-Mapathon: An introduction to volunteering your GIS skills to help aid organizations through the Humanitarian OpenStreetMap Tasking Manager Topic: Geo-Talks: A Mini Mapathon... Time: Feb 26, 2021 02:00 PM Atlantic Time (Canada) Join Zoom Meeting https://zoom.us/j/99743253848 Meeting ID: 997 4325 3848 Passcode: 951227

demo of using a Leica #GS16 at the Grand Parade site in downtown #Halifax

Last chance to sign up for trivia!

If you haven't already, sign up for our holiday event happening this Thursday at 2:00PM AST by emailing [email protected] with the subject line "registration"!

Happy #GisDay2020 from GANS!

Volunteers needed! Are you passionate about geomatics and looking for a volunteer opportunity to add to your resume? GANS is looking for volunteers to join the events committee.... Email [email protected] to find out more about the opportunity.

Check out the Geo-Talk ASSMT - Geospatial Certifications for 50 years with Brad Ashley https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jbbI7Jfuhz4

Join us for trivia! 3pm today. Join Zoom Meeting https://us04web.zoom.us/j/71815637393... Meeting ID: 718 1563 7393 Passcode: 3Tjs1H

Trivia tomorrow! Join Zoom Meeting https://us04web.zoom.us/j/71815637393

Check out this great event hosted by GoGeomatics Canada! How to apply for geomatics and GIS jobs with the government of Canada. https://www.meetup.com/Halifax-GoGeomatics-Canada-Monthl//