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== PROPOSED AGENDA: March 3, 2021 ==
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== Minutes March 3, 2021 ==
  
  
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*6.00pm: Attendee Introductions
 
*6.00pm: Attendee Introductions
  
*Following:
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*Attendees: Tanya, Wendy, Dare, Stefan, Kemi, Ashok, Scott
** We have no presentations currently planned.  Feel free to reach out either on the OSGeo mailing list, or you can reach me at our mailing list alberta@lists.osgeo.org.
 
  
* Chat & any proposed Chapter business or initiatives
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*Discussion:
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**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.
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***Dare, Tanya, Stefan, and Kemi will speak to:
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****The Market - what geospatial jobs are out there, who's hiring, what is the competition?
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****Finding Opportunities - building your network, building a portfolio of work/skills, socializing, social media
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****Getting the Job - Resume / Interview
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****What Have You Gotten Yourself Into? - what the work will really be like each day
  
This event is open to all. Feel free to bring your topics, projects, or presentations.
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*Shared links:
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**Hiring:
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***https://www.workbc.ca/Jobs-Careers/Find-Jobs/Jobs/Job-Posting.aspx?jobid=659603&from=Search
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***https://recruitment.edmonton.ca/job/CITYA000C9426/Geographic-Information-System-Work-Experience-Student?src=JB-11120
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***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
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***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
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***https://www.mackenziecounty.com/images/Employment_Ads/GIS_Technician_-_2021-01-18.pdf
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***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&
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***https://jobs.rogers.com/job/Toronto-Manager-Geospatial-ON-M4W-1G9/713170500/
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**Training & Resources
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***https://github.com/qgis/QGIS/wiki/QHF-February-2021
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***https://www.qgistutorials.com/en/
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***https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fL7udaJQEm8&feature=youtu.be
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***https://developers.google.com/earth-engine/tutorials
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***https://developers.google.com/earth-engine/tutorials/community/beginners-cookbook
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***https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NBIAUmgvkg4&feature=youtu.be
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***https://mapstore.readthedocs/
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**Events
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***https://fossunited.org/meetup/2021/02
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These events are open to all. Feel free to bring your topics, projects, or presentations.
  
 
Some suggestions from the chapter for presentations include:
 
Some suggestions from the chapter for presentations include:

Latest revision as of 09:48, 4 March 2021

Minutes March 3, 2021

  • 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




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 ).