AOLS - The Association of Ontario Land Surveyors

10/17/2023

Connect with industry leaders and fellow professionals at the GoGeomatics Expo in Calgary.
The GoGeomatics Expo and Career Fair in Calgary from Nov 6-8th is bringing the Canadian and
international geospatial communities together for a national event.

The Expo is the first of an annual series of geomatics technology events. Components include
workshops, demonstrations, training, speaking and award programs. A Career Fair will be held
adjacent to the Expo, with free public access.

The Expo has two exceptional educational partners, SAIT (Southern Alberta Institute of Technology) and the Schulich School of Engineering at the University of Calgary. The committee and partners are working together to highlight the excellence of the Canadian geomatics sector on a global scale.

This community-driven event will be a diverse gathering and celebration of our sector’s professionals, thought-leaders, innovators, entrepreneurs, companies, government, recent graduates and students.

07/10/2023

Don't forget to register for this webinar!

Tom Packowski will host the final installment of his webinar series, Office Procedures & Checklists, covering topics on invoicing and archiving.

When: Wednesday, July 12, 2023, 12 p.m. EDT
Topic: Part 6 – Office Procedures & Checklists – Invoicing & Archiving
Cost: Free
CPD: 1 hour formal activity

https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_TJRg3C3uSjKFTq0EtVGAjA

After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar.

05/19/2023

Ontario Land Surveyors Annie Fernandes, Yifan Zhang, Shane Shajeeshane, and Bob Pearson staffed the Association of Ontario Land Surveyors’ display booth at the TRREB Realtor Quest show from May 17 to 18. The surveyors were at Realtor Quest to inform delegates about surveyors and the land surveying profession while fielding hundreds of questions about land development and issues affecting the sale of real property.

TRREB Realtor Quest is Canada’s largest real estate conference and trade show. Started in 2007, it attracts delegates from North America and around the world. The 2023 show is expected to record more than 10,000 attendees.

The Association of Ontario Land Surveyors (AOLS) is the governing body for Ontario Land Surveyors and Ontario Land Information Professionals. It is responsible for the licensing and governance of its members and holders of Certificates of Authorization in accordance with the Surveyors Act and its regulations to ensure that the public interest may be served and protected. Land surveyors support sustainable development and environmental stewardship. Surveyors apply cutting-edge technology in a work environment with professional development opportunities. Visit aols.org for more information.

05/10/2023

Join AOLS this Saturday, May 13 at Science Rendezvous Kingston!

Discover how Ontario Land Surveyors use their expertise to create precise maps and measurements that help shape our world. And don't miss the Augmented Reality Sandbox, a featured display that lets you create topography models by shaping real sand, which is augmented in real time by an elevation colour map, topographic contour lines, and simulated water.

Science Rendezvous takes place from 10 a.m.–3 p.m. at Leon's Centre and The Tragically Hip Way. It's an event the whole family will love, and a perfect opportunity to learn about the incredible work that land surveyors do.

Don't wait – be a part of the action and discover the power of creation!

Learn more about Science Rendezvous Kingston at https://www.queensu.ca/science-rendezvous/

Play with an augmented reality sandbox at !

This display by the Association of Ontario Land Surveyors (AOLS) invites you to create topography models by shaping real sand, which is then augmented in real time by an elevation color map, topographic contour lines, and simulated water.

Details on our website ➡️ https://bit.ly/3mnRTBj



AOLS - The Association of Ontario Land Surveyors

03/08/2023

Today AOLS celebrates International Women's Day, a global day that celebrates the social, economic, cultural, and political achievements of women.

Everyone has a role to play in forging a more gender-balanced world. We can all challenge gender stereotypes, call out discrimination, draw attention to bias, and foster inclusion.

Please visit our website for a message from AOLS staff: https://www.aols.org/blog---full-view_/s33034/p53473-international-women-s-day-2023

02/10/2023

The deadline for early registration for our 131st Annual General Meeting is quickly approaching. If you want to take advantage of the discounted fee, be sure to register before Monday, February 13, at 11:59 p.m. At midnight, the fee will increase to $500.

Over 440 members have registered so far! Don't miss this opportunity to hear updates on our progress, share your thoughts and opinions, and network with other members.

When: Wednesday, March 1 to Friday, March 3, 2023
Where: Sheraton Fallsview Hotel, Niagara Falls ON

View the AGM package and register at: https://pheedloop.com/aols2023agm/site/home

Please note that we will be waiving the 3% credit card fee.

We look forward to seeing you at the AGM!

02/01/2023

You are invited to attend the second part of a six-part series of webinars presented by AOLS SRD Consultant Tom Packowski, OLS, on Office Procedures and Checklists.

When: February 15, 2023, 12 p.m. Eastern Time (U.S. and Canada)
Topic: Office Procedures and Checklists (Part 2)
Cost: Free
CPD: 1 hour Formal Activity

Register in advance for this webinar:
https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_D72o5sxHTLKikWF6OwZ-_Q

After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar.

12/22/2022

11/08/2022

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11/07/2022

On Wednesday, November 16, the Geomatics Club at York University will be celebrating GIS Day! GIS Day is a chance to learn more about geography and the real-world applications of geographic information systems (GIS). If you'd like to attend, or to present your project at the event, there's more info here: https://www.instagram.com/geomaticsyorku/

We are hosting GIS Day in the Bergeron building in room 125 on November 16th from 5-8pm! Please sign up for using the link in our bio as seats are limited. If you’d like to present your project, please use the other link also in our bio.

09/30/2022

September 30 is the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation and Orange Shirt Day. This is a time to honour the children who died in residential schools, those who have survived, and the families and communities affected by its intergenerational impacts. AOLS acknowledges the solemnity of this day and the need to fully address the ongoing inequities faced by Indigenous peoples.

Learn more: https://nctr.ca/education/national-day-for-truth-and-reconciliation-2/

09/21/2022

AOLS was delighted to sponsor the GoGeomatics Back to School Social held in Kingston last week!