AOLS In Sight: AOLS Webinar - May 27; Reminder - Salary Study 2020; Reminder

AOLS In Sight

Issue 9

April 30, 2021

In This Issue

AOLS Webinar - May 27, 2021

Reminder: AOLS Salary Study 2020

Reminder: Articling Application Notice

Science of Surveying at Canada's Science Rendezvous-Kingston

Webinar - GeoTalks - May 6, 2021

BeSpatial Upcoming Webinars & AGM

GeoTalks Webinar Series - May 5, 2021

News from our Suppliers

AOLS Webinar - Infrastructure Mapping and Assessment and Surveyors

By: Dr. Robert Radovanovic

This presentation provides an overview of the field of Infrastructure Asset Management, with a focus on its Geomatics underpinnings and the various roles involved in Infrastructure Asset Management (IAM) projects. It also presents information on training opportunities for surveyors interested in this field and on the various IAM professional networks currently in place in Canada.

Summary :

Pro-active investment into infrastructure like roads, utility networks and power grids is critical to ensure communities sustainably receive the services they need. Geomatics professionals can play an important role in this through the emerging field of IAM.

Beyond inventory, mapping and condition assessment of infrastructure, IAM includes the development and maintenance of GIS and database systems to analyze collected data and provide forecasts of expected asset lifespans and required spending. It also requires effective stakeholder engagement and policy development to ensure appropriate outcomes.

For more information, please see attached.

Thursday, May 27, 2021 (12:00 - 1:00 pm)

CPD Time: 1.0 Professional hour

Registration

Reminder: AOLS Salary Study 2020

The AOLS last conducted a salary study in 2019 which covered 2018. It is now time to conduct another review. The results of the review help provide prospective surveyors a sense of potential income, provide government a sense of appropriate remuneration and allow other surveyors to have a sense of current salaries. I would encourage all surveyors to take part. The results are completely confidential. The survey results will not include the IP address of the respondent. The application being used to capture the returns is completely anonymous and summaries will only be published in categories where sufficient returns are received. Please complete the survey attached by May 21st, 2021. Thank you for your assistance.

Reminder: Articling Application Notice

Reminder: Those wishing to article must submit the completed forms (PART I only - in the attached notice) to the Association of Ontario Land Surveyors by no later than Friday, May 7, 2021.

The Academic and Experience Requirements Committee will consider the Applications at its meeting scheduled for July 8, 2021.

Do not hesitate to contact Lena if you have any questions or concerns.

Ontario Land Surveyors showcasing the Science of Surveying at Canada's Science Rendezvous-Kingston virtual event

May 1-16, 2021

There is something for everyone at this free and virtual STEAM event. GRLC and PAC members created a video and interactive presentation showcasing our AOLS characters, "Geo and GeePS." The presentation includes resources to support parents, teachers, students and graduates. You can see it all at: https://www.aols.org/resources/promotional-materials. Click on this link and discover, "Science Rendezvous! https://educ.queensu.ca/coc/science-rendezvous

You are invited to celebrate the Kingston-area science and scientists by being in the audience when the Leon's Centre becomes a giant pop-up Science Discovery Centre!

The organizers of Science Rendezvous are well connected within the education field. From PAC's experience, Science Rendezvous is very rewarding for networking with the public and distributing information about STEAM careers.

The event is significant enough that it was carried by Global News. Check it out. The interview follows the advertisement. https://globalnews.ca/video/7782771/global-news-morning-previews-science-rendezvous-kingston

If you want to get involved with Science Rendezvous events in your area, find an event nearest you at https://www.sciencerendezvous.ca/#. Finally, read the most recent career article from GRLC published April 15 in GoGeomatics Canada at https://gogeomatics.ca/a-lifetime-career-in-land-surveying-awaits-recent-graduates-looking-for-work/

Webinar: Digital Signatures on Survey Documents for the Canada Lands Survey Records (CLSR) - May 6, 2021: 12:00 - 12:30 p.m.

The Association of Canada Lands Surveyors' Executive Director, Jean-Claude Tétreault, will present on the system used by Canada Lands Surveyors to register survey documents in the CLSR. Subjects addressed will be the following:

Changes to the CLS Regulations to accommodate digital signatures
Brief introduction of the MyCLSS joint ACLS/NRCan portal
myKey digital signature system
Adding signatures to survey documents
Benefits

Please register for Digital Signatures on Survey Documents for the Canada Lands Survey Records (CLSR) on Thursday, May 6, 2021 12:00 PM - 12:30 PM CDT

BeSpatial Upcoming Webinars & AGM

Webinar: Source Water Protection Program

Date: May 20, 2021 - 12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.

Presenter: Marlene McKinnon:

Many conservation authorities core business is flood reduction, and up until the mid 2000's Conservation Authorities, for the most part, were reliant on out dated data and hard copy mapping from the Ministry of Natural Resources or municipalities. The implementation of the Source Water Protection Program, a capacity building project for the conservation authorities, increased the analytical capacity for flood reduction and warning. Join Marlene McKinnon to explore how software, hardware and stakeholder expectations are driving change in flood reduction analysis.

Event Details

Webinar: 6 Steps to a Better Business

Date: June 2, 2021 - 12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.

Presenter: Caitlin Blundell, Certified Coach, former BeSpatial Programs Director

A lot of geospatial entrepreneurs - like so many other technical business owners - started their business because they love what they do. Then comes reality: long hours, unpredictable revenue, and trouble building (and keeping) the right team. I started my geospatial business in 2007 and learned the hard way. Now a certified business coach, I'm excited to offer this content-rich webinar for geospatial professionals.

The Six Steps seminar is a 100% 'NO FLUFF' zone. You can expect to learn useful and practical ideas that are working for people in business today.

You'll see how you can get valuable time back to do more of the things you want to do. I'll share practical strategies you can take and implement in your business right now.

We'll cover everything you need to do to build a commercial, profitable enterprise that works without you... starting with mastering key business fundamentals, optimizing your marketing spend, and setting up systems that will save you time, energy and money. If your business is going to grow in 2021, don't miss this webinar!

For business owners and managers who need to increase profits, take back control of their time, and find and keep good people on their team - this presentation shows how to work ON your business instead of IN your business. I'll cover six clear and actionable steps you can follow to make your business work - so you don't have to!

Event Details

BeSpatial AGM
May 4th and 5th, 2021

Details: https://www.bespatialontario.ca/sys/website/system-pages/?pageId=18008

CIG-YORKU: GeoTalks Webinar Series

Wednesday, May 5th, 2021: 3:00 - 4:00 p.m.

The upcoming webinar will be Wednesday May 5th, 2021, at 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm.

GeoTalks Webinar is a biweekly virtual seminar series organized by York University Geomatics Engineering and CIG Toronto Branch

About this Event.

Speaker Andrew Sit, Product Manager, Teledyne Optech.

Andrew Sit joined Teledyne Optech in 2013. Since joining, he has gained a holistic view of laser scanning through multiple roles, from customer support and field-work to systems-engineering and product design. In 2019 he took on the role of Product Manager - Software, where he is focused on delivering innovative software solutions to clients' challenges.

Andrew has a Bachelors of Mathematics in Mathematical Physics from the University of Waterloo and brings a strong technical background, hands-on approach and customer focused attitude to all of the work he does.

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GeoTalks Webinar is a biweekly virtual seminar series organized by York University Geomatics Engineering and Canadian Institute of Geomatics Toronto Branch. The seminars will host industry leaders and entrepreneurs in Geomatics and explore geospatial science and engineering.

We will invite industry leaders in Canada and worldwide who introduce their latest development of cutting-edge geospatial technologies through this seminar series. The topics that will be discussed during this seminar series cover a range of Geomatics fields, including:

* GeoAI

* Internet of Things

* Mobile Mapping

* Unmanned Aerial Systems

* Autonomous Navigation and Transportation

* Building Information Modeling (BIM)

* Geographical Information Systems

* Satellite Image Data Processing

* Global Navigation Satellite System

* Mobility Data Analytics

* Surveying Engineering

* Critical Asset Management

* Smart City and Urban Planning

We will welcome all levels of audiences who are interested in Geomatics Science and Engineering.

More detailed information about the GeoTalks webinar seminars can be found through our website (https://yugeomatics.ca/geotalks/).

A zoom link will be sent directly to people who register.

Links:

Eventbrite:https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/cig-yu-geotalks-webinar-series-tickets-152153249465

News from our Suppliers

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