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The ACLS is a national self-regulating professional association. It has 604 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.


Founded in 1984, Esri Canada provides enterprise geographic information system (GIS) solutions that empower businesses, governments and educational institutions to make timely, informed and mission critical decisions by leveraging the power of geography. The company distributes the world's leading GIS software from Esri, Telvent, Cityworks – Azteca Systems, Inc. and other technology partners.

Drawing from a comprehensive suite of software and an array of support services that include technical support, training and the expertise of our professional services consultants and business partners, Esri Canada provides flexible and scalable solutions that are tailored to organizations’ individual requirements. These solutions are interoperable and designed to interface with existing databases, networks and enterprise resource planning systems.

Over 10,000 customers across various industries – business, defence, education, government, health care, natural resources, public safety, public works, telecommunications, transportation and utilities – use GIS to gain unprecedented insight and knowledge about their assets and workflows.

Headquartered in Toronto, the company serves customers from 16 regional offices across Canada and has been named as one of the top 250 Canadian IT companies and top 25 IT professional services providers in Canada by the Branham Group. Information about Esri Canada can be found at esri.ca.




Fondée en 1882, la Corporation des arpenteurs-géomètres du Québec devient l'Ordre des arpenteurs-géomètres du Québec en 1974. L'Ordre a pour principale fonction d'assurer la protection du public par l'entremise de l'inspection professionnelle, la formation continue et la discipline. Il détermine également les normes de pratique et les règlements qui guident les membres dans leurs activit és professionnelles.

L'Ordre regroupe l'ensemble des personnes habilitées à exercer de façon exclusive la profession d'arpenteur-géomètre au Québec. Il compte actuellement près de 1 000 membres. Il est administré par un Conseil d’administration constitué de quatorze administrateurs, dont trois sont nommés par l'Office des professions pour représenter le public.

Pour devenir membre de l'Ordre des arpenteurs-géomètres du Québec et obtenir un permis d'exercice de la profession, une personne doit satisfaire aux exigences établies par la Loi sur les arpenteurs-géomètres, dont notamment l'obtention d'un diplôme universitaire reconnu, la réussite d'examens d'admission et la réalisation d'un stage de formation.




THE AIRBORNE SENSING CORPORATION, is one of Canada's oldest aerial survey companies, operating from Toronto since 1981. We have been involved in a variety of aerial photographic and LiDAR survey and image processing projects throughout North America, Central America, the Caribbean and South America. Since our inception, we have conducted aerial urban mapping, watershed studies, forest inventory surveys, wildlife studies, water quality surveys, colour infrared environmental studies, mining exploration, engineering surveys and bathymetric surveys.


AIRBORNE SENSING'S internationally experienced and multi-lingual aircrew, and our multi-purpose aircraft equipped with precise GNSS/IMU, are prepared to respond, sometimes within hours, to any flying mission. From our base of operations in Toronto we have performed survey missions with both our Turbo Aztecs across North America, Central and South America and the Caribbean. Since 2006 we operate dual-port Piper Navajo aircraft suitable for long range multi sensor operations; in 2011 we added a Gulfstream Turbo Commander 840 for large area high altitude surveys and Piper Aztec aircraft for missions requiring slow flight.


Most recently, we were part of a team that supplied BING® with oblique and vertical aerial images of the major population clusters of North America. Between 2013 and 2015, ASC flew over 70 cities and took over 700,000 images from the Pacific to the Atlantic and from the Gulf of Mexico to the major Canadian cities.  Prior to that, we photographed 1/3 of the Republic of Ecuador over a two-year period.


AIRBORNE SENSING has invested considerable sums in applied research resulting in: the creation of Ontario's first colour aerial photofinishing facility; one of the first applications of Global Positioning Systems and Inertial Measurement Systems technology in aerial photogrammetry (both for flight management as well as aerial triangulation); Canada’s first helicopter-based Very Large Scale Photogrammetry capability; Ontario’s first photogrammetric scan facility (Airborne Scans Inc.) and Ontario’s first large format digital camera system, the VEXCEL ULTRACAM D followed by the ULTRACAM X, and another two ULTRACAM Xs; the execution of airborne LiDAR projects; a simultaneous test of Vexcel photography and LiDAR in our dual-port aircraft; as well as products which have consistently met and exceeded Municipal, Provincial and Federal Government standards. Our outputs enable our clients to directly start compilation without them having to execute ground control or aerial triangulation. We also have one of the highest completion percentages of any contractor, finishing projects in tough areas or to tight timelines.


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Canadian UAV Solutions Inc. provides a variety of UAV Photogrammetry options including: Orthographic mosaics, topographical maps such as; DEM & DSM, Slope & Watershed, and Contour maps. We also provide Agricultural eNDVI analysis, Thermal imaging, Inspections services, and offer general HD videos and photos.


Founded in 1989, CONSORTECH is a major North American specialist in data integration and automation with cutting-edge expertise in geospatial data processing. Based out of Montreal, Canada, Consortech offers consulting services that help customers leverage their enterprise level data through the advanced use of ETL technology. The company helps government entities and private organizations that manage land and infrastructure to take on the most complicated challenges, no matter which IT architecture is in place.
 
Consortech’s mission is to help organizations access high-quality data so that they can make better decisions for their communities. Its highly skilled FME- and FME Server-certified professionals build bridges between systems to extract, transform, organize, automate and integrate data as efficiently as possible.
 
Smart cities, open data and digital connectivity: Consortech stands out because of its ability to open up new opportunities by increasing the value of previously underutilized data. Consortech’s expertise, consulting services and solutions help organizations quickly access high-quality and enriched data on which they can confidently base decisions.


The Surveys Section is part of the Provincial Programs Branch within the Operations Division of Environment and Parks, Government of Alberta. The Section is managed by the Director of Surveys who is an Alberta Land Surveyor and is designated as the Director by the Minister of Environment and Parks. In addition, the Director of Surveys is the Alberta Boundary Commissioner as designated by the Lieutenant Governor in Council, Alberta.


It is through the Director of Surveys that the Minister administers the Surveys Act and the Boundary 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 geodetic spatial referencing system. Under the Boundary Surveys Act, the Director of Surveys (i.e., the Alberta Boundary Commissioner) is responsible for any survey and demarcation of the boundary line between Alberta and any adjoining province or the Northwest Territories. These responsibilities are accomplished through the Land Surveys and Geodetic Control programs.

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 geodetic spatial referencing system, distribution of related data, implementation of spatial referencing design alternatives, and liaison with stakeholders. Also, while the Director of Surveys has no direct responsibility for management of activities related to Public Land dispositions, the Director does play an ancillary role in defining standards for surveys carried out for Public Land dispositions.


Alberta Environment and Parks 2015-16 Annual Report


Le Groupe Info Consult a été fondé en 1988 afin de se lancer dans la cartographie numérique dont il a été l’un des pionniers au Canada. Il est membre du Groupe LPA qui regroupe aussi Luc Pelletiers & Associés dont les origines remontent à 1970.

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.



Since 1995, K2 Geospatial has been committed to bringing spatial information and analysis tools within everyone’s reach by developing software solutions that provide effective visual aids to decision-makers.

K2 Geospatial’s solutions connect, consolidate, and publish data that is often managed and stored in silos throughout different systems. Employees and citizens can easily access the information and analyze it in real time to make informed decisions. Our solutions are used by municipalities, regional governments, ports, airports, road authorities, railways, public utilities, and natural resource companies.

K2’s solutions are powered by JMap, a map-based integration platform designed to connect silos and offer user-friendly interfaces destined to non-technical users. JMap is deployed and used by hundreds of organizations in North, South and Central America as well as in Europe.





Who We Are
PCI Geomatics, established in 1982, is a Canadian software development company that creates and delivers geo-image software products, platforms, and solutions for demanding global customers.

We develop complete and integrated software featuring the tools professionals need for remote sensing, digital photogrammetry, image analysis, map production, mosaicking and more. Our strength lies in our uncompromising dedication to being second to none in the imagery processing pillars that are at the foundation of the geospatial world.

Our dedicated staff develops desktop and enterprise software products that allow our customers to produce information from a myriad of aerial and satellite earth observing platforms. Our vision for the future is to make the world a better place by maximizing the value of geo-imagery.   

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SANI - INTERNATIONAL TECHNOLOGY ADVISORS INC. (SANI-ITA) is a privately owned Canadian company with its head office located in Markham, Ontario. The Corporation is a business partner and reseller of LizardTech (Image and LiDAR compression software – MrSID - and Express Server for imagery distribution), TerraGo Publisher for ArcGIS and Composer (for GeoPDF and map book creation), TerraGo EDGE (for field service and asset management) and ImageSat high resolution imagery.

The Company is ISO 9001:2015 certified and provides services globally that include:

  • Technical Requirements’ Analysis & Specification Design
  • Programme Management
  • Third Party Audits
  • Consulting & Project Management
  • Data Acquisition (Ground, Aerial Photography, Satellite Imagery)
  • Data Production (DEMs, DSMs and orthomosaics)
  • Topographic Mapping (Engineering Mapping, Infrastructure & Hazard, Environment & Landfill)
  • Information Analysis & Visualization (Volumetric Computation, Change Detection, 3D Visualization)
  • Data Maintenance & Integration (Mapping Update, Data Management & Compression, Systems Integration, Mobile and Web Development, Land Information Systems Development)
  • Airport Safety related (ICAO Type “A” and Category III Obstruction Surveys, Obstacle Limitation Surveys)
  • Land Surveys (Engineering Surveys, Utility Surveys and Field Verification Surveys)
  • Training (Core, Expert, Specialized and Customized courses available)

Staff members of SANI-ITA hold bachelor and advanced degrees from universities in North America and Europe and specialize in digital photogrammetry, remote sensing, GIS, business analysis and process improvement and are Registered members of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) and the Association of Ontario Land Surveyors (AOLS) and the Project Management Institute (PMI).

For additional information, please contact us +1 905 943 7774 or visit our

website – www.sani-ita.com.

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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British Columbia Institute of Technology (BCIT) is one of BC’s largest post-secondary institutions. BCIT offers courses and programs in applied and natural sciences, business and media, computing, engineering, health sciences and trades.


Land Surveying and Mapping courses have been offered at BCIT since it was established in 1964. The BCIT Geomatics Department continues to offer a two year Diploma in Geomatics with the choice of either pursuing a career in the Geomatics industry upon graduation or continuing for a further two years of study towards a Bachelor of Science degree:


Geomatics Engineering Technology Diploma
Bachelor of Science in Geomatics


Students with previous related post-secondary experience can apply for advanced placement into the second year of the diploma by taking three pre-entry surveying courses during July and August.


In addition to full-time courses the Geomatics Department also offers part-time studies courses allowing students to take individual courses at their own pace. A number of the online courses available from BCIT have been granted exemptions by the Canadian Board of Examiners for Professional Surveyors (CBEPS).


For further details visit http://www.bcit.ca/study/programs/geomatics

Département de géomatique


Le Cégep Limoilou est un collège d’enseignement général et technique situé dans la ville de  Québec. Il offre depuis 45 ans une formation technique en géomatique par le biais de deux voies de spécialisation que sont l’information géospatiale et la cartographie ainsi que l’arpentage et la géodésie. Ces programmes sont d’une durée de trois ans chacun.


Le Cégep Limoilou est le seul cégep dans l’Est-du-Québec à offrir le programme et le seul du Québec à offrir les deux voies de spécialisation de la géomatique. Il offre à la fois un tronc commun permettant d’acquérir à la fois la polyvalence et l’efficacité dans sa spécialité recherchée en entreprise.


Le département de géomatique offre :

  • une expertise de la géomatique reconnue internationalement (Brésil, Tunisie, Pérou, Sénégal, Tanzanie);
  • des laboratoires, des logiciels spécialisés et des équipements à la fine pointe de la technologie;
  • la possibilité de vivre une session d’études au Pérou (DEC Monde).

Le technicien en géomatique diplômé du Cégep Limoilou est un spécialiste du traitement de l’information à caractère géographique. Il est en mesure de procéder avec compétence et efficacité aux différentes étapes du processus géomatique (acquisition, structuration, stockage, traitement et diffusion de données géospatiales). Il se démarque par sa capacité à traiter ces données, quelle que soit la voie de spécialisation choisie dans son programme.


Au terme de sa formation de trois ans, il peut mettre à profit ses capacités dans les petites et grandes entreprises de géomatique ou de cartographie des secteurs privé, public et parapublic. Les bureaux d’arpentage ont aussi recours à ses compétences ainsi que les entreprises qui doivent gérer une information à caractère géographique ou réaliser des produits géomatiques divers, des cartes et des plans.



The Université de Sherbrooke is a French-speaking institution spanning six campuses in four cities and two provinces. Each year, it welcomes nearly 40,000 students from more than 88 countries. Recognized as a people-oriented institution, the Université de Sherbrooke stands out for its involvement in sustainable development, its program for free access to mass transit, and its co-operative system, which alternates semesters of academic study with paid work internships. The Department of Applied Geomatics is located on the main Sherbrooke campus in Estrie, renowned for being a dynamic, stimulating, and friendly educational setting.


Undergraduate: The Department offers a specialized undergraduate degree (90 credits), including 33 credits in geomatics (geopositioning, mapping, geomatics, remote sensing, image processing, database management, spatial modeling, aerial-photo analysis) and 24 credits in theme-based activities related to the environment (aquatic and terrestrial ecosystems, spatial demography, watersheds, urban planning, transportation). The program, which uses a project-based approach, enables students to develop their practical skills through actual projects submitted by partner organizations and businesses. Students can opt to study on a full-time, part-time, or co-operative basis. The undergraduate degree is complemented by two 15-credit undergraduate microprograms in applied geomatics and geography.


Graduate: The Department offers a master's degree in geographic science (45 credits) and a doctorate in remote sensing (90 credits). The master's degree has three research streams: geographic environments, geomatics, and remote sensing. Enrollment is regular full-time. A professional stream is also available (sustainable geodevelopment), which can be taken on a regular or co-op basis, either full- or part-time. Four doctoral streams are available: applied geomatics, remote-sensing physics, digital-image processing, and interdisciplinary approach to the environment. Enrollment is full-time. In addition to these programs, the Department offers a graduate microprogram in geomatics (15 credits) and a graduate diploma in applied geomatics (30 credits) that can be taken on a full- or part-time basis. The Department's physical resources include the Centre d’applications et de recherches en télédétection (CARTEL or center for remote-sensing applications and research), one of Canada's leaders in this field. The center is dedicated to advancing remote-sensing knowledge and its applications to Earth observation. The Department currently benefits from the Canada Research Chair in Terrestrial Observation and Phytoplankton Ecophysiology. In addition, the Department has three laboratories (environmental analysis, spectroradiometry, and image processing and GIS) as well as an environmental-research station (Site Interdisciplinaire de Recherche en Environnement Extérieur or SIRÈNE [interdisciplinary research site on the exterior environment]).


The Department also brings together renowned specialists in a variety of fields of application such as terrestrial (e.g.,: forestry and biology) and marine (e.g.,: oceanography) ecosystems; the atmosphere (e.g.,: physics and mathematics; water and snow (e.g.,: climatology); urban environment (e.g.,: geography, transportation, and land-use planning); and environmental risks (e.g.,: geomatics and topography). Some research projects are paired with internships and/or international activities. The Department of Applied Geomatics is comprehensively designed to allow students to embark on specialization, expand their knowledge, and develop research skills.


For further information :

Département de géomatique appliquée, Université de Sherbrooke 2500, boul. de l’Université, Sherbrooke, Québec, Canada, J1K 2R1

geomatique@usherbrooke.ca

usherbrooke.ca/geomatique

Faculté de foresterie, de géographie et de géomatique – L’Université Laval est animée par une culture de l’exigence, un esprit d’innovation et la recherche de l’excellence. Ouverte sur le monde et engagée dans son milieu, elle est la seule université au Québec à offrir une formation aux trois cycles d’études dans le domaine de la géomatique et de l’arpentage. Le Département des sciences géomatiques de la Faculté de foresterie, de géographie et de géomatique y est responsable des programmes de certificat, de baccalauréat, de maîtrise, de doctorat ainsi que de la recherche dans ce domaine en constante évolution.

 

Issu de l’École d’arpentage fondée en 1907, le Département des sciences géomatiques a su, au fil d’une centaine d’années, renouveler constamment ses activités de formation et de recherche afin de répondre aux besoins évolutifs de la société. Dès 1986, il offre le premier programme de formation universitaire en géomatique au monde! Aujourd’hui, avec son équipe d’enseignants, son large éventail de programmes, ses nombreux groupes, centres et chaires de recherche, il est reconnu à l’échelle internationale comme un agent de progrès et un leader dans le domaine de la géomatique.

 

Le Département offre les programmes d’études suivants :

 

1er cycle

·         Baccalauréat en sciences géomatiques (accès à l’Ordre des arpenteurs-géomètres du Québec)

  • Baccalauréat en génie géomatique (accès à l’Ordre des ingénieurs du Québec)
  • Certificat en géomatique (à distance ou en classe)

2e cycle

  • Maîtrise professionnelle en sciences géomatiques – géomatique appliquée
  • Maîtrise de recherche en sciences géomatiques
  • Microprogramme de 2e cycle en géomatique (à distance)
  • Maîtrise professionnelle en biogéosciences de l’environnement (en collaboration avec les départements de géographie, de géologie et génie géologique et de biologie).

3e cycle

  • Doctorat en sciences géomatiques

Le Département propose un environnement d’étude et de recherche stimulant ! Les étudiants inscrits dans un programme d’études en géomatique bénéficient d’un milieu de formation et de recherche exceptionnel. Ils peuvent compter sur l’encadrement d’une équipe multiple, formée de 18 professeurs, de 4 responsables de travaux pratiques et de recherche, de chargés d’enseignement, de professionnels et de techniciens, dont les expertises couvrent l’ensemble des disciplines de la géomatique. La plupart des professeurs dirigent ou font partie de groupes de recherche de calibre international, dont le Centre de recherche en géomatique, des chaires de recherche, des laboratoires et des regroupements spécialisés en gestion territoriale et foncière, réalité augmentée, positionnement par satellites GPS, métrologie et microgéodésie, géomatique cognitive, mobilité, animation et jeux vidéo, etc. Le Département offre aussi des stages et des formations pratiques, ainsi que de nombreuses possibilités de mobilité internationale.

Pour plus d’information :  
Département des sciences géomatiques, Université Laval
Pavillon Louis-Jacques-Casault, 1055, avenue du Séminaire, bureau 1315, Université Laval, Québec (Québec) G1V 0A6, Canada
 scg@scg.ulaval.ca
 https://www.ffgg.ulaval.ca/

GÉOLOCATION (Pagé-Leclair, Société d’arpenteurs-géomètres) was founded in 1980 by Ivan Pagé, Canada and Quebec Land Surveyor. We provide geomatics consulting and assessment services including land and technical surveying, photogrammetry, LiDAR capture, remote sensing, and digital mapping. As the needs of our clients grow increasingly complex, we respond by developing innovative processes and state-of-the art technology. GÉOLOCATION offers a full slate of services, from geographic data acquisition and imaging to the organization, mapping, and distribution of geographic information, and is active in sectors such as telecommunications, energy, transportation, forestry, hydrology, and mining. With an ISO 9001:2008-certified quality assurance system and a qualified, experienced team, GÉOLOCATION is ready wherever you need us in Canada, or around the world. GÉOLOCATION is committed to providing clients with a range of services tailored to their needs. We observe the most stringent quality standards with an innovative approach that integrates engineering and land management.

 


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, ERDAS etc.) and open source software (MySQL, Web Map Server, etc.)

This is an intensive program consisting of three semesters (14, 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: Janet Finlay, program coordinator, jfinlay@niagarac.on.ca, or call (905) 641-2252, extension 4084.

COGS is a specialized technology campus of the Nova Scotia Community College (NSCC) and it has 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 offers 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, or Remote Sensing Technologies. COGS offers surveying training with Survey Technician and Geomatics Engineering Technology programs.

For students with previous diplomas and degrees, the Centre offers advanced diploma programs in Geographic Sciences and Marine Geomatics. Students in the Advanced Geographic Sciences Diploma can specialize in Remote Sensing, Geographic Information Systems, and GIS for Business. Graduates from our Advanced Diplomas may also be eligible to continue on in a joint Masters in Applied Geomatics with Acadia University. Credits are also recognized at other learning institutions, including St. Francis Xavier University, Dalhousie University and the University of New Brunswick.

The NSCC and COGS also host the Applied Geomatics Research Group (AGRG) which was founded in January 2000. AGRG began by using Geomatics tools for environmental research in the Annapolis Valley and 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: Michel Purcell, Academic Chair, P – 902-584-2056, F – 902-584-7211, Michael.Purcell@nscc.ca



(New Pathway to a Master's Degree From Fleming College to Vancouver Island University)


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.


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



The Department of Geodesy and Geomatics Engineering (GGE) offers three undergraduate degrees in Geomatics: Geomatics Engineering, a Bachelor in Geomatics and a Diploma Certificate. The first two programs are accredited by the Canadian Engineering Accreditation Board (CEAB) and by the Canadian Board of Examiners for Professional Surveyors (CBEPS). More details can be found in our website. Our undergraduate programs have seen an increase in interest with a double in intake in the past years. Our graduate programs, the Ph.D., the (research-based) Master of Science in Engineering, and the (course-based) Master in Engineering continue strong and with a steady intake of students. The department has embarked in offering online courses, with two GIS courses being already offered, and others under preparation.  Highlights in terms of research groups. The Ocean Mapping Group continues to sail the seven rivers and the seven seas, including discovering uncharted passages in the Arctic. Geodetic Research Laboratory continues with its contributions in geodesy and GNSS. The two research chairs, in Remote Sensing and in Big data and Data Mobility continue hard at work with increasing visibility and level of research. The GIS group leader has just published two books in GIS and continues with research in GIS applications. 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!


The Department of Earth and Space Science and Engineering, Lassonde School of Engineering, York University offers two geomatics-related degrees: a BEng in Geomatics Engineering and a BSc in Geomatics Science, a stream within the Earth and Atmospheric Science program. A Certificate in GIS and Remote Sensing is also offered.

The Geomatics Engineering program, established in 2001, is accredited by the Canadian Engineering Accreditation Board (CEAB), the Association of Ontario Land Surveyors (AOLS), and the Canadian Board of Examiners for Professional Surveyors (CBEPS) (Level-2). Geomatics Engineering shares a common first year with other engineering programs and embraces the integrated teaching of the disciplines of mathematics, fundamental science, computer science, engineering design, geodesy, land surveying, optimal estimation, photogrammetry and remote sensing, GIS and spatial data analytics, engineering surveys, hydrography, and boundary law. The Geomatics Science stream offers students solid knowledge in geomatics and shares a subset of courses with the Geomatics Engineering program. Its curriculum is flexible, with a significant number of elective courses in the 3rd and 4th years of the program. Many of the geomatics core courses are offered in "blended" format, delivered both in-class and on-line. York University is one of the Esri Canada GIS Centres of Excellence and our Geomatics programs are supported by PCI Geomatics, a world leader in geo-imaging products and solutions.

Students benefit from modern training methods with advanced equipment in modern facilities, significant undergraduate scholarships, participating in a co-op program and enjoying numerous high-quality employment opportunities upon completion of their degrees.

Masters and Doctoral degrees are also offered within the strengths of geodynamics, satellite gravimetry, satellite and inertial positioning and navigation, mobile and UAS mapping, mapping and 3D modelling from terrestrial, airborne and satellite imaging and ranging, GIS, BIM and location-based services. Our research is supported by substantial external research grants and contracts. Our faculty members have extensive industrial experience, are very active researchers, and are involved in professional and learned societies, both as scientific contributors and as officers.

Located in Toronto, York University is the 3rd largest university in Canada, with a community of 53,000 students, 7000 faculty and staff, and 295,000+ alumni. For more information on our Geomatics Engineering and Geomatics Science programs please visit: http://esse.lassonde.yorku.ca/


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