Google’s Dataset Search Tool
To help provide better access to open data, Google has launched a beta version of their Dataset Search tool, so that the geospatial community can discover the data they need for their projects
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GIS jobs in Montreal
Montreal’s economy is the second largest in Canada and an important center of commerce, finance, industry, technology, and culture. Therefore you can expect to find many GIS jobs in this region, here are some of the latest GIS jobs in Montreal currently posted …
GIS jobs in Ottawa
Over the years Ottawa has evolved into a political and technological center of Canada and considered one of the best places to live in Canada. Check out some of the GIS jobs available in the Ottawa area …
Free GIS Day Promotion Resources
GIS Day provides a forum for GIS users all over the world to demonstrate how real-world applications are making a difference in society. This year GIS day is Wednesday, November 13, 2019.
Download free resources provided to help you put together a fun and successful GIS Day event …
Map your world! – HERE Mapathon
Do you want to have a real impact on your community? Create a visually compelling map and tell an impactful story using data. Enter the run to win up to $10,000!
During the online HERE Mapathon, you have the opportunity to map a dataset of a topic that matters to you. Using the HERE XYZ studio, address an issue that is close to your heart or useful for our society using compelling imagery!
The best thing about this challenge? No technical skills are required thanks to the easy-to-use interface of HERE XYZ!
Sources of Nova Scotia Geospatial Data
On this page we maintain a dynamic growing list of sources where you can download Nova Scotia open data and related Nova Scotia geospatial data to use in GIS applications …
Toronto GIS jobs
Toronto is the largest city in Canada with over two and a half million residents and it is the fifth most populated area in North America. It is considered the economic capital of Canada as well as is one of the top financial centers in the world. If you are moving to Canada to start your GIS career then chances are you are going to want to search for Toronto GIS jobs …
GeoConnections announces the Invitation for Projects for Fiscal Years 2018-2019 and 2019-2020
GeoConnections is accepting Invitation for Projects for Fiscal Years 2018-2019 and 2019-2020, Interested proponents are invited to submit a project proposal to GeoConnections no later than December 20, 2018.
East Hants Open Data
East Hants, Nova Scotia, Canada is a vibrant municipality between Metro Halifax and the Bay of Fundy. East Hants uses GIS technology in all their departments, from sewer, water, and road projects, to regional planning, taxation, and municipal elections. Recently they developed an online portal (Interactive East Hants) to help Nova Scotian’s explore their growing Municipality’s geospatial data sets.
Open Data – Questions and Answers
Open Data: Questions and Answers by George A Duckett
If you have a question about OpenData then Open Data – Questions and Answers will have all the answers you are looking for. It takes some of the most popular questions from the opendata.stackexchange.com website and answers them in detail.
You can use this book to look up commonly asked questions, browse questions on a particular topic, compare answers to common topics, check out the original source and much more. It has been designed to be very easy to use, with several internal references set up that makes browsing in many different ways possible. It covers a wide range of open data sources including North American & International geospatial data sets.
The digital Kindle version contains links to resources and web sites referenced in the answers.
Topics covered include:
- Data Requests
- Geospatial Data
- Releasing Data
- Government Data
- API Requests
- Tool Requests
- Licensing
- Best Practices and much more
Order your copy of this geo-book here …