The regional group chairs have decided to hold a joint session on June 10 from 1 to 3 p.m. Some regional groups are expected to have their own sessions in advance of that and notifications will be forthcoming where appropriate.
There will be two speakers in the afternoon session: Brian Maloney discussing the potential changes in definitions of surveying as we try to move to a one-licence model; and Morgan Goadsby, who will discuss Proposed Changes to Geodetic Datums for Ontario through revised GO-ITS Standards.
In a career spotlight video produced by the Association of Canada Lands Surveyors (ACLS), Indigenous surveyors explain what a land surveyor does, how you become one, what opportunities exist for Indigenous professionals, and what skills you need to thrive in your occupation.
Visitors to AOLS Online Booth at URISA BeSpatial Interacted with Senior Staff
The Association of Ontario Land Surveyors was represented at URISA’s “BeSpatial '22” virtual conference May 3 and 4 by Brian Maloney, O.L.S., Executive Director, Maureen Mountjoy, O.L.S., Deputy Registrar, and Grant Lee, CPM, Associate. The theme was “BeConnected – The power of geospatial relating to connectivity, collaboration, communication and creating solutions.” The morning programs focused on technical, business, management, and executive presentations. The exhibit hall was always open.
Brian recorded a 3-minute video about career opportunities in land surveying that drew visitors to the AOLS booth. He personally responded to 10 leads and Maureen spoke with a person studying forestry who now has an interest in pursuing land surveying as a career. The exhibit hall recorded approximately 300 visitors daily.
The AOLS portal had links to the land surveying documentary sponsored by Rudy Mak, the career mobile with additional links to video and PDF files about land surveying, and an application for Associate Membership.
Feedback from the organizers was positive about the AOLS presence, noting that the AOLS portal attracted a high number of delegates. The lightning round video by Brian was a significant factor in the level of visitors to the AOLS portal.
The AOLS will return to the URISA BeSpatial conference in 2023.
What Does a Cartographer Do? (Definition and How To Become One)
A recent article on the employment website Indeed considers cartography as a profession – explaining what it is, what cartographers do, and where they work. It also discusses how to become one of these professionals, the skills and education that are required, what to expect as far as salary (in USD) and much more.
If you know someone who is considering a career in cartography, this article is an excellent resource.
Read "What Does a Cartographer Do? (Definition and How To Become One)" at: indeedhi.re/3LxJ6DS
Many thanks to Paul Benedict for bringing this item to our attention.
World Bee Day, May 20
Bees and other pollinators, such as butterflies, bats and hummingbirds, are increasingly under threat from human activities.
Pollination is, however, a fundamental process for the survival of our ecosystems. Nearly 90% of the world’s wild flowering plant species depend, entirely, or at least in part, on animal pollination, along with more than 75% of the world’s food crops and 35% of global agricultural land. Not only do pollinators contribute directly to food security, but they are key to conserving biodiversity.
To raise awareness of the importance of pollinators, the threats they face and their contribution to sustainable development, the UN designated 20 May as World Bee Day.
The goal is to strengthen measures aimed at protecting bees and other pollinators, which would significantly contribute to solving problems related to the global food supply and eliminate hunger in developing countries.
We all depend on pollinators and it is, therefore, crucial to monitor their decline and halt the loss of biodiversity.
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