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The YPN Committee works to organize webinars, connect with members and learn from other young GIS professionals within seven years of working in the field.

Are you a young GIS Professional looking to grow your network and provide guidance and professional skills to the up and coming GIS future? BeSpatial’s Young Professionals Committee is looking for new committee members. The YPN Committee works to organize webinars, connect with members and learn from other young GIS professionals within seven years of working in the field.

Join the YPN at the BeSpatial AGM

Join the Young Professional Network at the AGM in May each year!

Congratulations to Our YPN Draw Winners! 

Ryan Bunting, Conservation Halton, the winner of the YPN - Career Development session draw

Evangeline Emanuel, Furgo, the winner of the YPN-GISP 101 session draw

Charmalee Sandanayake, City of Peterborough, the winner of our Summer Feedback Survey Draw

Jakub Ripley, Aquafor Beech, the winner of our YPN - Mentorship Launch Draw! 

Heartfelt thanks - the YPN is graciously supported by an annual Sponsorship from Dr. Barry Wellar

. C.M., GISP, Past President, URISA.org (1978), Professor Emeritus, University Of Ottawa, President, Information Research Board. 

"Barry Wellar is a trailblazer in the field of geographic information science (GIS). Professor emeritus at the University of Ottawa, he has been a strong advocate for the field’s recognition as a legitimate domain of scientific inquiry as well as a fundamental research tool. He pioneered the use of GIS applications in public-sector planning at all levels of government, particularly within the urban context. His leadership within the field, both in academia and industry, is extensive and lauded."

In 2011, Barry was inducted into the URISA GIS Hall of Fame.  His contributions as a leader in the field are abundant and we are honored to acknowledge his ongoing contribution in support of to BeSpatial's Young Professional Network. 

Bio: Dr. Barry Wellar graduated from Queen’s University and Northwestern University (MS, PhD). He is President, Information Research Board; Professor Emeritus, University of Ottawa; Distinguished (ret.) Research Fellow, Transport Action Canada; Research Advisor Emeritus, Federation of Urban Neighbourhoods; and Distinguished Research Scientist, Lab for Applied Geomatics and GIS Science, University of Ottawa. Dr. Wellar is a retired Member, Canadian Institute of Planners, and a Geographic Information Systems Professional. Dr. Wellar’s association appointments include former director and past president (1978) of the Urban and Regional Information Systems Association, former director, Geography Awareness Week and GIS Day, Canadian Association of Geographers, and former chair, Applied Geography Specialty Group, Association of American Geographers. Received honors include the Horwood Award (URISA), the Anderson Medal of Honor in Applied Geography (AAG), the Service to Government Award (CAG), Citation for Achievement in Geography (Canada House of Commons), the Ullman Award in Transportation Geography, (AAG), the Award of Merit (National Association of Towns and Townships), Lifetime Achievement Award, Ontario Professional Planners Institute, induction into the GIS Hall of Fame, and appointment to the Order of Canada.

Upcoming events

    • October 01, 2024
    • 12:00 PM
    • December 13, 2024
    • 1:00 PM
    • Virtual


    BeSpatial Mentorship Program - October 2024 - December 2024

    Who will be the mentors?

    Members of the BeSpatial community and board members who have extensive experience in the geospatial field, hands-on knowledge and expertise, and have established professional networks.

    What can you expect from the mentorship program?

    • A 3 month commitment with an assigned mentor - October to December. 
    • Approximately 2 calls a month depending on needs. 
    • Mentee's resume and LinkedIn will be reviewed
    • Possible introduction to people within the Mentor's network
    • Other mentee requests, questions, etc.

    How do you apply to be a part of the program?

    Google Form link: https://forms.gle/HZcoZw5wEwe93vhT9


    Questions? E-mail the YPN Manager

    Note: AOLS recognizes BeSpatial events for CPD credits. Submit your name to our program and be entered to win a gift card!

Past events

September 11, 2024 BeSpatial’s Young Professional Network presents GIS Professional Panel
July 31, 2024 BeSpatial’s Young Professional Network presents Esri User Conference Recap
June 19, 2024 BeSpatial’s Young Professional Network presents Working with ArcGIS Field Maps and Arcade
March 27, 2024 BeSpatial’s Young Professional Network presents Have your Survey123 and PDF Form Too!
February 27, 2024 BeAdaptive - virtual event - Seneca Polytechnic Newnham Campus
February 07, 2024 BeSpatial’s Young Professional Network's Drones in Canada
December 14, 2023 BeSpatial’s Young Professional Network presents – GIS Holiday Trivia!
November 28, 2023 BeSpatial’s Young Professional Network's GISP Exam 101
October 30, 2023 BeSpatial’s Young Professional Network's Mentorship Program
March 27, 2023 BeSpatial’s Young Professional Network's Working with APIs in GIS
March 17, 2023 BeSpatial’s Young Professional Network's MApps Contest
January 17, 2023 BeSpatial’s Young Professional Network's Introduction to FME in GIS
December 07, 2022 BeSpatial’s Young Professional Network's Open Source GIS with Cliff Patterson
November 03, 2022 BeSpatial’s Young Professional Network's GISP Exam 101
October 26, 2022 BeSpatial’s Young Professional Network's Professional Development and Advancing Your Career
September 28, 2022 BeSpatial’s Young Professional Network's Back to School Social & Mentorship Launch
April 07, 2022 BeSpatial’s Young Professional Network presents – GISP Exam 101
October 07, 2021 BeSpatial’s Young Professional Network presents – GIS Trivia Day!
June 17, 2021 BeSpatial’s Young Professional Network presents – GISP Exam 101
March 22, 2021 BeSpatial YPN’s Talk to a Geospatial Hiring Manager
December 14, 2020 BeSpatial YPN December Virtual Social - Ask me anything!
September 23, 2020 BeSpatial: A Special Virtual Program Event with AGM meeting
September 21, 2020 BeSpatial Young Professional Network Fall Social
May 05, 2020 BeSpatial: COVID-19 Virtual Town Hall
April 25, 2018 Northern Ontario GIS Users Event
November 08, 2017 Learn What I Learned
September 22, 2017 22nd Annual Geodetic Picnic
September 22, 2017 2017 Open and Smart Communities Forum
May 04, 2017 FME and Asset Management Workshop
October 31, 2016 GIS-Pro 2016
May 05, 2016 BIM Workshop by Consortech
October 20, 2015 Asset Management

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