Geomatics Industry Association of Canada
Nepean, ON
Company Overview
Geomatics is a technology and service sector focusing on the acquisition, storage, analysis, dissemination and management of geographically-referenced infomation for improved decision-making.
It encompasses the disciplines of surveying, mapping, remote sensing and Geographical Information Systems (GIS).
Geomatics technologies and services are employed in many sectors of the economy. For example, they are used in natural resource management, the development of the transportation, communication and utility infrastructure, land use planning, emergency vehicles and siting of retail and other service businesses, and real property registration and administration. Any activity which has a location, geographical dependency or component can benefit from geomatics.
GIAC, the Geomatics Industry Association of Canada, is the only national business association dedicated to serving the geomatics industry in Canada. The Association is committed to expanding geomatics markets nationally and internationally through advocacy, promotion and education.
Originally formed in 1961 under the name Canadian Association of Aerial Surveyors, GIAC now encompasses the entire range of geomatics diciplines. Our members include more than 100 of Canadas leading geomatics service and technology firms, and approximately 80% of the active exporters in this sector.
As an advocacy voice on behalf of the geomatics industry, GIAC influences public sector policies and programs affecting geomatics business. Paticular emphasis is placed on promoting government contracting-out and procurement policies and practices which will serve to strengthen the geomatics industrys international competitiveness. Developing effective industry/government partnerships is also an increasing focus in our competitiveness improvement work.
GIAC operates as an information conduit to both our own Member Firms and to other geomatics stakeholder organization, and sources qualified suppliers for clients in Canada and abroad.
Company Information
Physical Address
1460 Merivale Rd
Nepean, ON K2E 5P2
CA
Mailing Address
P. O. Box 78071
Nepean, ON K2E 1B1
CA
Additional Details
Legal Name: Geomatics Industry Association of Canada
Number of Employees: 4
CA
Contacts
Richard Nasmith
Title: President
Area of Responsibility: Management Executive
Phone: Show phone
Fax: Show fax
Email: Show email
Kimberly Haddow
Title: Membership & Marketing Officer
Area of Responsibility: Customer Service
Phone: Show phone
Fax: Show fax
Email: Show email
Services
- Surveying And Mapping - Cadastral Surveys
- Surveying And Mapping - Engineering Surveys
- Surveying And Mapping - Geodesy And Control Surveys
- Surveying And Mapping - Geographic Information Services
- Surveying And Mapping - Geophysical Surveys
- Surveying And Mapping - Hydrography/Oceanography
- Surveying And Mapping - Mining Surveys
- Surveying And Mapping - Photogrammetric Mapping
- Surveying And Mapping - Remote Sensing (including Aerial Photography)
- Surveying And Mapping - Training
- Trade Products & Services
NAICS Categories
Additional Information
541370, 813 -