BeSpatial Ontario and Membership

What is BeSpatial Ontario?

BeSpatial Ontario is a community of professionals, organizations, and enthusiasts who are passionate about geospatial technology and its applications. Our mission is to promote collaboration, knowledge sharing, and innovation in the field of spatial information.

Who can join BeSpatial Ontario?

Anyone with an interest in geospatial technology, whether you’re a seasoned GIS professional, a student, or simply curious about maps and location-based data, is welcome to join BeSpatial Ontario. Our diverse membership includes government agencies, private companies, educational institutions, and individuals.

What resources does BeSpatial Ontario offer?

BeSpatial Ontario provides a wealth of resources for its members:

• Events and Conferences: Attend our annual conference, workshops, and webinars to stay up-to-date with the latest trends and developments in spatial technology. View our upcoming events page.
• Knowledge Hub: Access educational materials, case studies, and best practices related to GIS, remote sensing, and location-based analytics. Past events are included in the member's area
• Job Board: Explore job postings and career opportunities in the geospatial industry.
• Advocacy: BeSpatial Ontario advocates for policies and initiatives that promote the effective use of spatial information. Read more about our advocacy here.

What are the benefits of BeSpatial Ontario Membership?

• Network Growth: Connect with geospatial and information professionals across various sectors through our Ontario-focused events throughout the year, with topics selected from member feedback.
• Webinars: Register and attend monthly webinars at no cost, with topics selected from member feedback. Access past webinar recordings in the Member’s Area.
• Stay Informed: Receive our regular eNews email blasts to keep you updated on the latest geospatial and information news, events, job postings, and more happening in Ontario.
• Professional Development: Earn credits towards professional designations such as the GISP by participating in events.
• More details about the benefits of BeSpatial can be found on our Member Benefits page.

What are the benefits and level of sponsorship?

• Visibility: Sponsors gain prominent exposure on the website and at events, enhancing their brand recognition.
• Networking: Opportunities to connect with industry professionals and potential clients.
• Recognition: Sponsors are acknowledged through various channels, including newsletters and social media.
• More details about the benefits of sponsorship can be found on our Sponsor Packages Page. 

Is BeSpatial Ontario affiliated with any other organizations?

BeSpatial Ontario collaborates with various organizations, including other geospatial associations, government agencies, and industry partners. Our goal is to foster collaboration and knowledge exchange across different sectors. You can find out more information about our partnerships on or Partnership Page. 

Website

What are BeSpatial Ontario's website policies?

Our policies are all listed under our Website policies pages.

How do I log into the website?

Use the login button in the upper righthand corner of the website

How can I add/remove/update members under my bundle?

If you are a bundle administrator, you can add, remove and update members of your organization.

• Log in to the members area of the website and click on your profile. 
• Scroll past you membership card and you will see a list of you bundle members. 
• To add a member click the add member button and fill in the new member's details.
• To edit of delete a member, click on the members name and select either archive to delete the member or edit to edit their details.

I'm a member but I am either no longer receiving or receiving sporadically eNews or announcements about your events? How can I fix this?

• Connection attempt failed
• Recipients in box is out of space
• Unsubscribe function has been activated
• Check your Spam folder
• The email on your BeSpatial file is incorrect or no longer exists
• Your organization has blocked bulk content or their encryption security standards are preventing emails from being delivered.

How do I submit a job posting?

Send an email request to Web. If you have a sustaining membership you qualify for two complementary postings a year. We will follow up with you about invoicing and to confirm if you qualify for a complementary posting.

Webinars and Events

How to get proof that I attended webinar/event/conference?

Sign in to your profile on the BeSpatial website and view the My Event Registrations page. You can print the page as proof of attendance to events and webinars.

Where do I see what webinars are coming soon?

Upcoming events can be found on the righthand panel of our home page under the Upcoming Events heading. You can view them on our events page

Where are the webinar recordings?

Webinar recordings can be found in the member's area. You must be logged in and have an active membership to view them.

I have an idea for a webinar/presentation, where do I submit for consideration?

Proposals can be submitted on our submit a proposal page.

Participation

How can I get involved?

There are several ways to get involved with BeSpatial Ontario:

• Become a Member: Join our community by becoming a member. Membership benefits include access to exclusive content, discounts on events, and networking opportunities.
• Attend Events: Participate in our conferences, workshops, and webinars. View our upcoming events on our engagement page.
• Volunteer: Contribute your expertise by volunteering for committees, organizing events, or mentoring others. Find out about becoming a volunteer here.
• Follow Us: Stay connected through our social media channels and newsletters.        

How do I volunteer?

Volunteer opportunities can be found on our Volunteer Page.

How do I join the Board?

Board members are voting in at our AGM in May. We welcome you to become a volunteer on one of our standing committees before signing up as a director. Information can be found on our Volunteer Page.

How do I make a submission to an award?

Awards can be found and submitted on our awards and recognition page. To nominate a member for a Leadership award, please send an email to our Past President.