2021.03.03

Minutes March 3, 2021

 * 5.45pm: ONLINE LOBBY (https://meet.jit.si/OSGeoAlbertaChapterMonthlyMeetup)
 * Phone: 647.243.6108 | MeetingID: 2203355915
 * 6.00pm: Attendee Introductions


 * Attendees: Tanya, Wendy, Dare, Stefan, Kemi, Ashok, Scott


 * Discussion:
 * Dare shared some job postings which led to discussion of the market, hiring, and all the folks looking to enter into geospatial work. Decided to hold a panel for next month.
 * Dare, Tanya, Stefan, and Kemi will speak to:
 * The Market - what geospatial jobs are out there, who's hiring, what is the competition?
 * Finding Opportunities - building your network, building a portfolio of work/skills, socializing, social media
 * Getting the Job - Resume / Interview
 * What Have You Gotten Yourself Into? - what the work will really be like each day


 * Shared links:
 * Hiring:
 * https://www.workbc.ca/Jobs-Careers/Find-Jobs/Jobs/Job-Posting.aspx?jobid=659603&from=Search
 * https://recruitment.edmonton.ca/job/CITYA000C9426/Geographic-Information-System-Work-Experience-Student?src=JB-11120
 * https://recruiting.calgary.ca/psc/pdhr/EMPLOYEE/HRMS/c/HRS_HRAM_FL.HRS_CG_SEARCH_FL.GBL?FOCUS=Applicant&Page=HRS_APP_JBPST_FL&JobOpeningId=303749&PostingSeq=1&SiteId=1&bid=326
 * https://recruiting.calgary.ca/psc/pdhr/EMPLOYEE/HRMS/c/HRS_HRAM_FL.HRS_CG_SEARCH_FL.GBL?FOCUS=Applicant&Page=HRS_APP_JBPST_FL&JobOpeningId=303748&PostingSeq=1&SiteId=1&bid=326
 * https://www.mackenziecounty.com/images/Employment_Ads/GIS_Technician_-_2021-01-18.pdf
 * https://recruiting.calgary.ca/psc/pdhr/EMPLOYEE/HRMS/c/HRS_HRAM_FL.HRS_CG_SEARCH_FL.GBL?FOCUS=Applicant&Page=HRS_APP_JBPST_FL&JobOpeningId=303763&PostingSeq=1&SiteId=1&bid=326&
 * https://jobs.rogers.com/job/Toronto-Manager-Geospatial-ON-M4W-1G9/713170500/


 * Training & Resources
 * https://github.com/qgis/QGIS/wiki/QHF-February-2021
 * https://www.qgistutorials.com/en/
 * https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fL7udaJQEm8&feature=youtu.be
 * https://developers.google.com/earth-engine/tutorials
 * https://developers.google.com/earth-engine/tutorials/community/beginners-cookbook
 * https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NBIAUmgvkg4&feature=youtu.be
 * https://mapstore.readthedocs/


 * Events
 * https://fossunited.org/meetup/2021/02

These events are open to all. Feel free to bring your topics, projects, or presentations.

Some suggestions from the chapter for presentations include:
 * Show us your side hustle
 * Bring us your problems ( stuff you're working on and issues )
 * teach something new ( OS Geo projects or other ).