Inclusivity and Diversity Training for Survey Firms
Webinar: Land Registration
June 28, 2023
BeSpatial Eastern Regional Event: "Learn What I Learned"
June 29, 2023
Call for New Council Members
Want to give back to the profession? Learn leadership skills or expand your network? Think you have valuable knowledge or experience to share?
The AOLS needs you!
We are looking for volunteers interested in serving on Council. If you’re interested, please fill out the self-assessment form at the link below. Your response will be kept on file and considered for future opportunities as they become available.
Council focuses on strategic planning, policy-making, and high-level oversight of the organization. Serving on it is a noble, challenging, and fulfilling experience. But don't just take our word for it – hear what past Council members have to say.
“It was one of the most rewarding experiences of my career.” – Travis Hartwick, Past President
“A great opportunity for me to serve the membership as well as the Association.” – Colin Bogue, former councillor
“My, what an experience. It’s been a good experience. Challenging at times, but always very rewarding.” – Russ Hogan, Past President
Starting immediately, the Association will no longer be accepting cash payments. Instead, we have implemented a new cheque scanner that will allow us to process payments more efficiently.
Going forward, we will only be accepting the following payment methods:
cheques
credit card payments with a 3% credit fee and HST on that fee
online banking by searching our name
etransfer that requires no password
We believe that these changes will improve our services and provide a more secure payment experience for members.
AGM 2024: Save the Date
The 132nd Annual General Meeting of the Association of Ontario Land Surveyors will be held Wednesday, February 28 to Friday, March 1, 2024 at the RBC Place London in beautiful downtown London, Ontario.
We have reserved a block of rooms at the Doubletree by Hilton from Monday to Thursday of that week. A room will cost $180/night.
Keep your eye on future issues of AOLS In Sight for more info and for a link to book a room online at the special AOLS rate.
Inclusivity and Diversity Training for Survey Firms
Are you looking for ways to promote equity and inclusion at your firm? Want to foster a diverse workforce and provide support and opportunities for their development?
Microsoft's "Work in Progress" project focuses on creating a work culture where employees feel valued, empowered, and included, irrespective of their background or identity. It offers a variety of free online self-study options on topics such as bias, allyship, and privilege, as well as personal stories and interviews with global thought leaders and academics.
We encourage you to try some of these courses. After you do, please take a few moments to fill out the following survey: surveymonkey.com/r/Q7FMZCB. We'd love to know if it was helpful.
Webinar: Land Registration
Ken Wilkinson, Examiner of Surveys, and Dan Petoran, Director of Land Registration, will provide an update on recent and upcoming changes in land registration.
There will be time for a Q & A session so bring your questions.
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar.
BeSpatial Eastern Regional Event: "Learn What I Learned"
"Learn What I Learned" is an opportunity to connect to GIS professionals in Ontario, in person, and learn how people are using GIS at their organizations to support municipalities.
When: Thursday, June 29, 2023, 9 a.m.–3 p.m. EDT
Where: Queen's University Donald Gordon Hotel and Conference, Kingston ON
Keynote speaker:Dr. Barry Wellar, C.M., GISP, Past President, URISA.org (1978), Professor Emeritus, University Of Ottawa, President, Information Research Board
Click here for the archives page for the latest Horizon and e-communiqué
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