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ASSINIBOINE COMMUNITY COLLEGE LIBRARY

The GIS Environmental Technologies diploma programs at Assiniboine Community College give you the opportunity to gain valuable and practical geomatics skills. From the moment you start your first day until you graduate, you will be part of a dynamic, student-focused atmosphere in which students thrive in small classes with experienced faculty and staff who take pride in your success. In our on-campus diploma program, skills are developed with hands-on learning through labs, field trips and projects over a two-year (20 month) period at our Brandon, Manitoba campus.

If you have already obtained a recognized degree or diploma and are looking to upgrade or develop your geomatics skills, the advanced diploma in GIS environmental technologies from Assiniboine Community College may be the opportunity you have been looking for. This advanced diploma gives you the power to learn valuable skills, using cutting edge software, through interactive course materials delivered in a distance format. The result is ultimate flexibility, tailored to you. Courses have three start dates through the year, giving multiple course offers and creating great networking opportunities for professionals from across Canada and the world.

For more information on any of these programs please contact Greg Lewis, program chairperson at (204) 725-8700 x.6479, lewisg@assiniboine.net, or visit us on the Web at www.Assiniboine.net.

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DUDLEY THOMPSON MAPPING CORP.

DTM Corporation specializes in Aerial Photography, LiDAR, and Satellite Image acquisition. Our services include:

• Project Consulting and Design
• Scanning
• Aero-triangulation
• Digital Mapping
• LiDAR acquisition and processing
• Digital Orthophoto processing
• Volumes calculations

The principals, Nick Dudley, CGM and Mike Thompson, P.Eng., have a combined experience of over 40 years in the mapping sciences. DTM’s focus is on accuracy, quality, and timing of products and services using leading technologies and tools.
DTM provides services to a wide array of clientele including:

• Engineers, Architects and Environmental Consultants
• Mining Operations
• Land Developers and Planners
• Municipal and Government Agencies
• Forestry

DTM’s staff of photogrammetrists have many years of experience and are trained to pay attention to detail. To help our staff perform at this level, we invest in state-of-the-art hardware and software to ensure our goals of budget, schedule, project management, and client satisfaction are met.

• DTM’s Wehrli RM-6 photogrammetric scanner with proprietary dust and scratch removal hardware and software provides superior imagery, unmatched in the industry. This results in the highest quality orthophotos in a time and cost effective manner.
• DTM uses VrOne and VrTwo Photogrammetric Software with comprehensive data compilation and editing tools. This software allows for the creation of powerful scripts to assist in the capture and processing of digital data.
• DTM uses the KLT Softcopy Photogrammetric Software for Orthophoto, Volumes Calculations and LiDAR processing.

DTM is pleased to announce that Peter Huebner (formerly from Spectrum Mapping) has joined our team. Peter is responsible for Project Planning and Business Development.

For further information, please do not hesitate to contact us; Nick Dudley, CGM, President, ndudley@dtm-global.com; Mike Thompson, P.Eng., Vice President, mthompson@dtm-global.com; Susan Muleme Kasumba, Project Planning & Business Development, smuleme@dtm-global.com; Peter Huebner, Planning & Business Development, phuebner@dtm-global.com. Telephone: 604-592-6522 or toll free at 1-888-592-6522, Web: www.dtm-global.com

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ENVIRO-TECH SURVEYS LTD.

Enviro-Tech Surveys is a dynamic, growing company that designs and executes 2D and 3D seismic surveys. We employ state-of-the-art GPS technologies with a unique blend of digital mapping products to create accurate, comprehensive, and cost-efficient surveys. With professionalism as our leading standard, Enviro-Tech Surveys can successfully complete any type of seismic survey imaginable, anywhere in the world!

Our experienced surveying teams specialize in the following types of surveys:

• Conventional 2D and 3D
seismic surveys
• GPS RTK surveys
• GPS Control surveys
• Heli-Portable surveys
• Gravity surveys
• GIS Applications

These surveys are supported with digital mapping services that maximize the efficiency of field personnel, streamlining the entire geophysical acquisition process. Our mapping sector generates a complete mapping and survey control support package, with continued support throughout and after the completion of each project. This package greatly assists the acquisition crews who rely on these accurate, promptly produced digital mapping products.

The seismic industry has been revolutionized by our GIS applications. To see how your company can be a part of this revolution, call Enviro-Tech Surveys today.

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GROUPE INFO CONSULT

Fort de cette expérience, le Groupe Info Consult vous offre la gamme complète de services en géomatique : arpentage, cartographie, photogrammétrie, imagerie numérique, levés lidar, consultation.

Chez nous vous avez à la même adresse toutes les ressources nécessaires que ce soit pour faire une carte (ou la mettre à jour!), obtenir un certificat de localisation ou encore faire prendre des photographies aériennes.

Notre équipe de professionnels expérimentés a été souvent récompensée par Ressources Naturelles Canada pour son excellence. Nous avons notamment remporté à plusieurs reprises le prix d’excellence du Centre d’Information Topographique de Sherbrooke (CIT-S). La dernière fois en 2008.

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Since 1995, K2 Geospatial is pursuing its mission to provide easy access to spatial information by the development of software that becomes a visual support for decision makers. The solutions developed by K2 Geospatial optimise the management of land, building, infrastructures and security management. These solutions address the municipal, local and regional government as well as ports and airports needs.

JMap, its flagship product, is at the same time a map driven integration platform as well as a popular Web-GIS. Recognised for its interactivity, neutrality, connectivity, speed, and extensibility, JMap is a geospatial solution at the service of decision-makers as it allows easy access and operation of various systems of the organisation which are often complex and isolated.

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PCI GEOMATICS

PCI Geomatics, founded in 1982, is the world leader in geo-imaging products and solutions. PCI Geomatics has set the standard in remote sensing and image processing tools, offering customized solutions to the geomatics community in over 135 countries.

For over 25 years we have specialized in remote sensing, digital photogrammetry, spatial analysis, cartographic production, automated production systems, image management, and on-demand mapping solutions. We are the experts in processing and managing image data. We provide a suite of desktop products (Geomatica 10) for image processing and analysis, as well as a set of high-performance hardware-optimized workflows (GeomaticaX) for processing large volumes of imagery data.

The successful application of geospatial technology requires careful consideration and planning. With an in-depth knowledge of the industry, PCI Geomatics brings image-centric projects to life by working alongside the customer to develop a cost-effective solution. With vast experience in implementing customized geospatial solutions, we are true integrators who understand the technology lifecycle from start to finish.

PCI Geomatics’ advanced geo-imaging software and systems address a wide variety of industry applications including the environment, agriculture, security and intelligence, aerospace and defense, and satellite receiving stations.

PCI Geomatics is headquartered in Toronto with worldwide facilities: Gatineau, Quebec, Canada; Arlington, Virginia, United States; Redlands, California, United States; Edinburgh, Scotland; Pune and New Delhi, India; and Beijing, China.

PCI Geomatics software products and solutions are distributed through a direct sales force, international resellers, and third party partners.

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SANI INTERNATIONAL TECHNOLOGY ADVISORS INC.

Sani - International Technology Advisors Inc. (SANI-ITA) is a privately owned Canadian company with its head office located in Ontario. The Company, which is ISO 9001 registered, provides geomatics services and consulting in geographic information systems, remote sensing, and softcopy photogrammetry. The company is a distributor for Space Imaging Incorporated image products and is also the authorized training centre in Canada for the complete suite of ERDAS IMAGINE software products.

SANI-ITA employs high-end workstations for data capture and processing. Services offered include:

• Image processing for change detection
• Image classification
• Spatial modelling and visualisation
• Radar processing for interpretation, elevation extraction, and orthoimagery
• Municipal data maintenance using softcopy photogrammetric tools
• High-resolution elevation models using digital image-correlation techniques
• High-resolution panchromatic and true colour digital orthoimagery for engineering and cadastral applications

Staff members of SANI-ITA hold bachelor and master degrees from universities in England, Canada, France, and Romania, and specialize in digital photogrammetry, remote sensing, and GIS. They are participants on federal, provincial, and municipal government committees in Canada and are active participants in geomatics conferences throughout the world.

SANI-ITA is a member of the Geomatics Industry Association of Canada (GIAC), and a corporate sponsor for the Ontario Chapter of the Urban Regional and Information Systems Association (URISA), the Ontario Association of Remote Sensing (OARS), and the Canadian Institute of Geomatics.

For additional information, please contact us or visit our website at www.sani-ita.com

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SPATIAL GEO-LINK LIMITED

Spatial Geo–Link Limited is an Ontario-based company established with a mandate to provide information technology and geomatics integration throughout North America, Asia, and Caribbean countries through business partnerships. The company is involved in the distribution, integration, and support of geomatics systems internationally. In Canada, Spatial Geo-Link Limited is the exclusive distributor of the complete suite of image processing software products for ERDAS Inc.

Spatial Geo-Link Limited has a wealth of experience in providing architecture design and development services. Typical project experience of the staff includes the design and development of:

• Metadata catalogue and browser support for data dissemination and exchange
• Maintenance and upgrade of software applications to ensure Y2K compliance
• Shipboard navigation software subsystems based on ERDAS IMAGINE software and toolkit functions
• An Environmental Protection Decision Support System for federal agencies

Spatial Geo-Link Limited develops software products and importers for various Canadian and European satellites. The company is a value-added reseller for Hewlett Packard and Silicon Graphics products.

Spatial Geo-Link Limited is a member of the Geomatics Industry Association of Canada (GIAC), and a corporate sponsor for the Ontario Chapter of the Urban Regional and Information Systems Association (URISA), the Ontario Association of Remote Sensing (OARS), and the Canadian Institute of Geomatics. For additional information, please visit our website at www.spatialgeolink.com.

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SUSTAINABLE RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT, DISPOSITION
& TECHNICAL SERVICES BRANCH SURVEYS & TECHNICAL SERVICES SECTION

The Surveys and Technical Services Section is part of the Land Dispositions Branch within the Lands Division of Alberta Sustainable Resource Development. The Section is managed by the Director of Surveys appointed for the province of Alberta. The Director of Surveys is an Alberta Land Surveyor, employed by the Alberta Government and designated by the Minister of Alberta Sustainable Resource Development.

It is through the Director of Surveys that the Minister administers the Surveys Act. Under the Surveys Act, the Director of Surveys is responsible for co-ordinating the establishment, maintenance and preservation of the provincial land survey system, and for providing the provincial spatial referencing system. This responsibility is accomplished through the Land Surveys and Geodetic Control programs. The Section also includes two additional programs: Technical Services, and Application Disposition Processing and Tracking (ADEPT).

Key elements of the Land Surveys program are administration of legislation, monitoring surveying standards, provision of advisory services, and information management. Key elements of the Geodetic Control program are management of the spatial referencing system, distribution of related data, implementation of spatial referencing design alternatives, and liaison with stakeholders. The Technical Services program manages the extent of activity related to Public Land dispositions, which includes approval, management and distribution of the activity plans. ADEPT is the system used to electronically administer and manage geo-physical programs on Public Land. Recent automation projects include EDS (Electronic Dispositions System), which received electronic oil and gas applications and amendements, and PCS (Plan Confirmation Services), which checks digital survey and sketch plans.

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TRIMBLE CANADA LTD.

Trimble provides unchallenged world leadership in advanced positioning technology, including Global Positioning System (GPS), Robotic Total Station Systems, laser, and other optical technologies. Additionally, Trimble provides complete instrument and software integration, providing unique, productive and efficient solutions to a variety of surveying, engineering, and construction applications.

In addition to providing advanced GPS components, Trimble augments GPS with other positioning technologies as well as wireless communications and software to create complete customer solutions. Trimble’s worldwide presence and unique capabilities position the company for growth in emerging applications, including surveying, automobile navigation, machine guidance, asset tracking, wireless platforms, and telecommunications infrastructure. Founded in 1978 and headquartered in Sunnyvale, Calif., Trimble has more than 2 000 employees in more than 20 countries worldwide.

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UNDERHILL & UNDERHILL

The Underhill Group of Companies has its origin in the partnership of two Land Surveyors—F. Claire and James T. Underhill. The partnership, Underhill & Underhill, was formed in 1912 and operates to this day providing cadastral land survey services in British Columbia.

In the 1950s, Underhill Engineering Ltd. was established to meet a growing need for civil engineering services. Over the years, the business of Underhill Engineering Ltd. became increasingly focused on surveying (engineering, geodetic, GPS, general consulting) and mapping (cadastral, topographic, GIS, AM/FM). The industry we now find ourselves in has come to be known as geomatics. In 1998, Underhill Engineering Ltd. was renamed Underhill Geomatics Ltd. to reflect the focus of the business.

In 1969, Underhill opened an office in Whitehorse, Yukon to better serve northern Canada. Since 1986 our firm has performed approximately 90 First Nations land claim surveys, making Underhill Geomatics Ltd. the leading land claim survey firm in Canada.

Underhill’s pioneering efforts in the development and applications of geomatics technology are numerous. Underhill was an early adopter of a number of technologies which are now commonplace. These include: Electronic Distance Measurement (EDM) in the 1950s, digital computing in the early 1960s (vacuum tubes—no less!), development and applications of Computer Aided Design (CAD) and engineering software in the 1970s, application of Global Positioning Technology (GPS) to geodetic and mapping surveys in the mid-80s, consulting related to Automated Mapping/Facilities Management (AM/FM), and Geographic Information Systems (GIS) in the late 1980s.

The Underhill group of companies’ organizational structure stems from the original partnership of its founders. Their sense of equity, co-operation, and responsibility to their employees and community pervades the philosophy of the organization to this day. Our organizational and management philosophy encourages the open exchange of ideas and promotes innovation in all activities. Team building, now considered a preferred approach to technical organizational management, has been an integral part of our company philosophy since its inception. The values of our founders fit well into the cost- and quality-conscious world of today.

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WORLEYPARSONS GEOMATICS

WorleyParsons Geomatics has been in business for over a decade. Originally founded in 1996 as Canadian Geomatics, the group joined the Colt Companies in 2002 under the name of Colt Geomatic Solutions Ltd. In March of 2007, WorleyParsons, a global engineering firm, purchased the Colt Companies. Today, we operate as WorleyParsons Geomatics, a wholly owned division of WorleyParsons Canada Ltd.

WorleyParsons is at the leading edge of applying Geomatics to engineering, infrastructure, and asset management projects. We specialize in Geographic Information Systems (GIS) project management, advanced analysis, spatial data management, automated alignment sheet generation, 3D visualization, and remote sensing imagery sales and applications.

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XEOS Imaging specializes in the corridor markets (pipelines, power lines, highways, or railroads) and the small-medium areas (urban centers, forestry, or mining). Through the years, the company has received prestigious awards for its technology, human resources, and financial achievements.

XEOS Imaging is ISO 9001-2008 certified with a presence in Houston, Texas and San Juan, Puerto Rico.

More information available at: www.xeosimaging.com

XEOS Imagerie est une entreprise d’imagerie aérienne à haute résolution principalement dédiée aux projets d’ingénierie et de gestion des infrastructures. Reconnue comme étant l’un des leaders en Amérique du Nord, elle se spécialise dans le marché des corridors (pipelines, lignes de transmission électrique, routes et voies ferrées) et des petites et moyennes surfaces (centres urbains, coupes forestières, mines).

Au fil des années, XEOS Imagerie s’est vu décerner plusieurs récompenses prestigieuses pour sa technologie, la gestion de ses ressources humaines ainsi que ses réussites financières.

XEOS Imagerie est une entreprise certifiée ISO 9001 : 2008 et est présente à Houston, au Texas ainsi qu’à San Juan, Puerto Rico.
Pour plus d’informations consultez le www.xeosimaging.com

ALGONQUIN COLLEGE

Algonquin College offers a three-semester, one-year GIS graduate certificate designed for university or college graduates. The course is offered using dedicated computer lab space and industry standard software, featuring ESRI products. The core subject areas include GIS, Cartography, Database Management, Remote Sensing, Programming and Web GIS.

The department offers custom courses designed for particular groups, and can offer instruction to international students, in Ottawa or overseas.

Algonquin College has offered various Geomatics programs since its inception. Placement rates over the last few years have been consistently at or near 100 percent. Graduates have found work locally, nationally and internationally.

Please contact David Broscoe, coordinator, for more information.

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ASSOCIATION OF CANADA LAND SURVEYORS / ASSOCIATION DES ARPENTEURS DES TERRES DU CANADA

The ACLS is a national self-regulating professional association. It has 588 members located across Canada (and the world), who have expertise in surveying, photogrammetry, remote sensing, geodesy, hydrography and land information systems.

The licensed Canada Lands Surveyors are the only ones authorized by the Canada Lands Surveyors’ Act to perform cadastral surveying on Canada Lands which, in a nut shell, include Aboriginal Reserves, Federal Parks, all lands in the three territories and the offshore portion that is not under provincial jurisdiction.

The Association is proud to be a member of the Canadian Board of Examiners for Professional Surveyors (CBEPS) which is responsible for establishing, assessing, and certifying the academic qualifications of individuals who apply to become professional surveyors and/or geomatics professionals. The ACLS is also proud to provide registrar and administrative services for CBEPS. The CBEPS web site address is: www.cbeps-cceag.ca

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L’AATC est une association professionnelle nationale autoréglementée. Elle est composée de 588 membres répartis aux quatre coins du Canada (et du monde) qui ont une expertise en arpen-tage, en photogrammétrie, en télédétection, en géodésie, en hydrographie et en systèmes d’information fonci ère à référence spatiale.

Seuls les arpenteurs des terres du Canada, qui sont titulaires d’un permis de pratique de l’AATC, sont autorisés à pratiquer l’arpentage foncier sur les terres du Canada qui comprennent essentiellement les réserves autochtones, les parcs fédéraux, toutes les terres dans les trois territoires et la zone extracôtière qui n’est pas sous juridiction provinciale.

L’Association est fière d’être membre du Conseil canadien d’examinateurs pour les arpenteurs-géomètres (CCEAG) qui a vu le jour cette année. Ce Conseil est responsable d’établir, d’évaluer et de certifier les diplômes d’études des personnes qui posent leur candidature en vue de devenir des arpenteurs-géomètres et/ou des professionnels dans le domaine de la géomatique. L’AATC est aussi fière de fournir les services de registraire ainsi que le soutien administratif pour le CCEAG. Vous pouvez visiter le site web du CCEAG à : www.cbeps-cceag.ca

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DEPARTMENT OF GEOGRAPHY
UNIVERSITY OF WATERLOO

Leading-edge research and advanced teaching in geomatics have been core activities at the University of Waterloo for over 20 years. From the first remote sensing research in the early 1970s to the development of GIS courses in the mid 1980s, geomatics at Waterloo has grown in scope and importance. The Department of Geography’s faculty has well established research records and international reputations in the fields of remote sensing, GIS applications, decision support systems, and modelling and simulation. Through the joint Graduate Program in Geography with Wilfred Laurier University, graduate students have the opportunity to work with over 40 faculty members on research that includes remote sensing of tropical coral reefs, vegetation, lakes, snow, and ice, assessing renewable energy, digital elevation models, and modelling land-use change in the Amazon. Undergraduate students may choose from a wide variety of courses in such fields as GIS, remote sensing, cartography, statistics, and field methods, while completing the Geomatics Option in the Department of Geography and/or the Diploma of Excellence in GIS. In cooperation with the Schools of Computer Science and Planning, the Department of Geography launched a new Geomatics degree program commencing September 2007.

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GEOIDE NETWORK/RÉSEAU GEOIDE

The GEOIDE Network is a member of the Network of Centres of Excellence (NCE) (www.nce.gc.ca). GEOIDE fosters ties among geomatics experts from academic, government, and industrial institutions. Its mission is to spearhead research and development to benefit Canadian society, not only economically, but also in terms of advanced training for young professionals, development of social policies, and adoption of best practices related to the sustainable management of resources. After eleven years in existence, GEOIDE enters its final phase of activities funded by NCE with more than 540 students who have completed advanced degrees in geomatics. In total, there are 32 universities, 34 government agencies, and 91 companies involved in the Network’s research. Six partners and three corporate members support GEOIDE activities.

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Le Réseau GEOIDE est membre du programme des Réseaux de centres d'excellence (RCE) du Canada (www.rce-nce.gc.ca). Il a comme mission de favoriser les liens entre les intervenants en géomatique des milieux universitaire, industriel et gouvernemental et de propulser la recherche et le développement de façon à générer des bénéfices pour les Canadiens et les Canadiennes. En plus de produire des retombées économiques, il exerce une influence au niveau de la formation de pointe de jeunes professionnnels, de l'élaboration de politiques sociales et de l'adoption de meilleures pratiques reliées à la gestion durable des ressources. Après onze années d'existence, GEOIDE entreprend sa dernière phase d'activités financée par les RCE avec plus de 540 étudiants diplômés en géomatique. Au total, ce sont 32 universités, 34 organismes gouvernementaux et 91 compagnies qui sont engagés dans la recherche. GEOIDE reçoit l'appui de six partenaires et trois membres corporatifs.

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GEOSTRATEGIS

GeoStrategis is a subdivision of EcoInformatics International Inc. GeoStrategis provides consulting services, specializing in strategic planning, knowledge management and innovation for leading-edge science, technology, and environmental organizations in Canada and internationally. Its vision is based on the science-policy-practice and people loop as the driving force for sustainable development. Its services include:

• Strategy, innovation and competitiveness mapping
• Knowledge management and assessment
• Policy development and influencing the policy cycle
• Policy and strategic maps (national, regional, and international)
• Monitoring and evaluation of organizational performance
• Sustainable development management systems
• Geospatial decision support systems
• Multi-stakeholder modeling and participation

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NIAGARA COLLEGE

The Geographic Information Systems-Geospatial Management (GIS-GM) Postgraduate Certificate program, Niagara College, is a one-year program, providing leading-edge training in advanced geospatial management and the latest geospatial technology. The program prepares individuals to be trained geospatial experts within their chosen field, such as environmental management, natural resources conservation, urban planning, business, and industry sectors.

Of particular interest are the internship opportunities (the applied GIS thesis projects) that form the cornerstone of the program. Learners receive invaluable experience through learning how to design, plan, implement, and manage a real-world GIS project with real clients while completing their postgraduate certificates.

Emphasis in the program is given to the latest technology in GIS, remote sensing, GPS, Internet mapping, geodatabase management and administration, and 3D visualization, using a variety of proprietary software (ArcGIS site license, MapInfo, Manifold, AutoDesk, Idrisi, etc.) and open source software (MySQL, Web Map Server, etc.)

This is an intensive program consisting of three semesters (15, 10, and 10 weeks) that commence in September and end in June of the following year. A total of 17 courses are delivered via more than 700 contact hours as a part of the successful completion of the certificate. As this is an applied certificate, all classes are delivered in a ‘hands-on’ format, which combines lecture, demo, and class exercise delivery methods, in our designated 24/7 GIS lab.

For further information about the program, please visit our website at http://niagarac.on.ca/gis/, contact: Dr. Xinxia Jiang (James), program coordinator, jjiang@niagarac.on.ca, or call (905) 641-2252, extension 4462.

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NOVA SCOTIA COMMUNITY COLLEGE (COGS)

COGS is a specialized technology campus of the Nova Scotia Community College, and it and its predecessors have been providing Geomatics related training since 1948. The Centre is an internationally recognized training facility in the field of applied geography. The facility, located in the heart of the Annapolis Valley, is dedicated to Geomatics and is supported by an experienced faculty, modern up-do-date equipment, computer labs and current versions of most Geomatics software.

COGS is now offering a new two year diploma in Geographic Sciences. Students will do a foundation year with broad exposure to geographic decision making and Geomatics tools, followed by a chosen second year concentration in Cartography, Community and Environmental Planning, GIS, Remote Sensing Technologies, or Interdisciplinary Studies. COGS continues to offer surveying training with Survey Technician and Geomatics Engineering Technology programs and is currently in the planning stages of a third year program for training land surveyors.

For students with previous diplomas and degrees, the Centre offers advanced diploma programs in Remote Sensing, Geographic Information Systems, GIS for Business, Marine Geomatics, Applied Geomatics Research, and a joint Masters in Applied Geomatics with Acadia University. COGS’ credits may be recognized at many other learning institutions, including St. Francis Xavier University, Dalhousie University, and the University of New Brunswick.

An Applied Geomatics Research Group was founded in January 2000. With financial support from the Canada Foundation for Innovation, it began by using Geomatics tools for environmental research in the Annapolis Valley of Nova Scotia, Canada. Since then, research has expanded to include global partners from the private and public sectors. Today the entire gamut of geomatics technologies is employed to conduct vital environmental research, and create economic opportunity by partnering with innovative organizations and private industries. University graduates or young scientists can further their education with the research group through industry internships, joint M.Sc. degrees or practicums and workshops.

For more information, contact: Bruce Hicks, M.Sc.E., Academic Chair, Geomatics, P – 902-584-2056, F – 902-584-7211, Bruce.Hicks@nscc.ca, www.cogs.ns.ca

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SELKKIRK COLLEGE SCHOOL OF RENEWABLE RESOURCES

The School of Renewable Resources at Selkirk College is the home to four diverse environmental science programs that are designed to prepare you for a rewarding career and lifestyle. Each is respected across Canada for offering quality instruction, innovative technology, and practical experience in environmental science disciplines. Additionally the school oversees the operation of the Selkirk Geospatial Research Centre, a national center of excellence in Geographic Information Systems and Remote Sensing Technologies.

Starting in the fall of 2007, students were able to enrol in a new Bachelor of Geographic Information Systems Degree that provides excellent opportunities for continuing education and skill development. Students from all four diploma programs are eligible, along with interested individuals from outside the school with suitable qualifications.

Our academic offerings are delivered in one bachelor’s degree, one advanced diploma, and three nationally-accredited technical diploma programs:

• Bachelor of Geographic Information Systems
• Advanced Diploma in Geographic Information Systems
• Forest Technology
• Recreation Fish and Wildlife Technology
• Integrated Environmental Planning Technology

Applied research is another primary focus of the school’s operation. The Selkirk Geospatial Research Centre has been involved with numerous partnerships investigating a variety of geomatic problems. Some examples of completed projects include wildfire intensity mapping using remotely sensed data, prescribed burning prioritisation, aboriginal value databases, avalanche hazard mapping, and community asset mapping.

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SIR SANDFORD FLEMING COLLEGE

The Geomatics Institute at Fleming delivers geomatics post-secondary and post-graduate education and customized training programs, building on Fleming’s reputation for preparing students and professionals for successful careers in this exciting new field. We’re meeting industry and government demand for improved geomatics education and qualified graduates. Located at Fleming College’s Frost Campus in Lindsay, Ontario, the Geomatics Institute at Fleming is ideally situated for the study of geomatics.

Fleming College has an international reputation for innovation and excellence in cartography and Geographic Information Systems (GIS) education earned over the past 30 years. Fleming was one of the first Canadian colleges to offer cartography, GIS, and other geomatics-related training. Many of the first applications of geomatics have their roots in cartography and surveying, and were developed in the field of natural resource management—a discipline for which Fleming is renowned.

The Geomatics Institute at Fleming offers students and professionals exciting, first-class learning and professional development opportunities:

• Geomatics Technician Diploma
(2 year diploma program)
The first of its kind in Ontario, this two-year Diploma program is designed for high school graduates and combines the disciplines of Geographic Information Systems (GIS), remote sensing, surveying/GPS, and Cartography.

• GIS Cartographic Specialist
(3 semester, post-diploma certificate program)
The Fleming Cartographic Specialist program delivers a unique approach to studying geographic analysis and application. Building on their existing skills, students become well-equipped GIS practitioners, talented visual designers, and proficient communicators using GIS software to create customized products for the many users of geographic information.

• GIS Applications Specialist
(2 semester, post-diploma certificate program)
This post-graduate, eight-month program uses high-end technology tools to collect, store, manipulate, analyze, interpret, and communicate geographic information within a variety of disciplines. A post-graduation internship option allows students to work for host companies and earn an additional credit plus valuable work experience.

Customized training is offered for government, business, and industry professionals seeking opportunities to upgrade existing skills or learn new ones, for example, web-based geomatics applications. Training sessions are designed to meet the specific needs of the participants. Courses can be customized from a mix of disciplines including:

• GIS
• Remote Sensing
• Surveying/GPS
• Cartography

Training sessions are developed using a variety of software applications and datasets that are tailored to the client’s needs. The Geomatics Institute at Fleming offers both on-site and off-site training opportunities, with a “mobile lab” available to bring training sessions to your workplace.

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UNIVERSITY OF CALGARY

The Department of Geomatics Engineering offers an integrated approach to the acquisition, analysis, storage, distribution, management, and use of spatially-referenced data. It embraces the traditional areas of geodesy, photogrammetry, precise engineering surveys, cadastral and hydrography, as well as new fields such as spatial/geospatial information systems (SIS/GIS), location navigation and positioning, and remote sensing.

The Department has 21 full-time faculty members, a CRC/iCORE Chair in Wireless Location, and a CRC in Mobile Multi-Sensor Geomatics Systems. Undergraduate students normally enter the department after completing an 18-month common core program. Graduate students enter the program after completing a B.Sc. in Geomatics Engineering or an equivalent degree in a related discipline. They may enroll in one of four specialization areas: Earth Observation, Positioning Navigation and Wireless Location, Digital Imaging Systems, and GIS and Land Tenure.

The graduate program has a strong international component and its graduates are in high demand in industry. The Department is internationally recognized for the excellence of its researchers, and has been highly successful in raising research funds. Currently funded projects include wireless location positioning and navigation, integration of positioning technology with airborne and land-based remote sensors, geoid studies, application of GIS to hydrology, development of mobile information systems, uncertainty modelling in spatial data, and industrial metrology. Most of the projects have a strong knowledge transfer component, and a number of successful software license agreements have resulted from previous research. More information is available at: www.geomatics.ucalgary.ca

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UNIVERSITY OF NEW BRUNSWICK
DEPARTMENT OF GEODESY AND GEOMATICS ENGINEERING

The Department of Geodesy and Geomatics Engineering (GGE) has completed the process of a total curriculum review in conjunction with the Faculty of Engineering’s drive to establish a common first year of engineering across all disciplines. This has required GGE to reduce the total credit hours required to complete the degree and bring it more in line with the aims of the Canadian Council of Professsional Engineers. The Department continues to work on a major project funded by the Canadian International Development Agency dealing with the national geospatial framework in Brazil, in collaboration with the Brazilian Institute of Geography and Statistics (IBGE). Prof. Marcelo Santos heads the project team that includes Drs. Sue Nichols, Richard Langley, and Petr Vanicek of the department, as well as participants from NRCan, Service New Brunswick, and Watermark Industries. The Ocean Mapping Group, headed by Prof. John Hughes Clarke, continues to “sail the world.” Its most recent involvement is in Arctic research, as a member of the ArticNet Canadian Network of Centres of Excellence, on board the refurbished and re-named Canadian Coast Guard icebreaker, CCGS Amundsen. We offer degrees at the Bachelor, Masters, and Doctoral levels to students from Canada and around the world. UNB’s GGE students are exposed to the latest concepts and technologies, and provided with a solid foundation of knowledge and inquiry upon which they can build sustainable careers. Since 1961, more than 1 000 students from 56 countries have graduated from our programs after making their own unique contributions to university life in Fredericton, New Brunswick. As well, GGE faculty and students have made important international contributions in everything from satellite positioning and earthquake prediction, through to mapping and remote sensing, engineering surveys, geographic information systems, land administration, and ocean mapping.

Are you a potential student interested in a world-class education at the undergraduate or post-graduate level using the latest technology? Are you a geomatics professional in a private company or a government organization looking at research partnerships on a particular project? Visit our web page at http://gge.unb.ca, then contact us and get in touch with the world!

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YORK UNIVERSITY
GEOMATICS ENGINEERING

The Geomatics Engineering program within the Department of Earth and Space Science and Engineering at York University is the newest four-year Geomatics Engineering program in Canada. The program is accredited by the Canadian Engineering Accreditation Board within the new School of Engineering of York University. The program offers a comprehensive B.Sc. degree in Geomatics Engineering, sharing a common first year with all other engineering programs, and embracing in later years the integrated teaching of the disciplines of geodesy, metrology, photogrammetry and remote sensing, GIS, and spatial data analysis and management. Students benefit from the use of modern facilities training with new, advanced equipment partaking in the highly successful internship program and enjoying numerous, high-quality employment opportunities upon completion of their degree. Through the Faculty of Science and Engineering, students also benefit from the interdisciplinary teaching and research in both the undergraduate and graduate programs.

Masters and doctoral degrees are also offered within the strengths of geodynamics, gravimetry, satellite and inertial precise positioning and navigation, GIS, and terrestrial, airborne and satellite imaging and ranging research, supported by substantial external research grants and contracts.

The program has grown substantially with the recent increase of the number of full faculty members. The School of Engineering is planning for significant growth in the coming years through expansion of existing programs and the introduction of new ones.

York University is located in the city of Toronto, and with approximately 50 000 students in 11 faculties, is the third-largest university in Canada.