Nova Scotia Land Surveyors

2021 - 2022

PRESIDENT AND VICE-PRESIDENT

(To view bio's, click on name below)
S. Andy DeCoste, NSLS
Raymond V. Pottier, NSLS

WELCOME OUR NEW EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR!
SIMEON I. ROBERTS, B.Sc. (Hons), MA

Simeon Roberts Bio

CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR NEWEST MEMBER!

Matthew P. Fillier, NSLS #691

Matt holds a Bachelor of Geomatics Degree from the University of New Brunswick. After spending five years in British Columbia, and a year working off-shore in the Gulf of Mexico, he moved home to Nova Scotia and completed his articling with Darren Trevors (NSLS #662). Matt's career includes experiences in hydrographic, construction and cadastral surveying. In addition to his surveying career, Matt is a licensed lobster fisherman who owns and operates a commercial fishing vessel. He currently resides in Scotsburn, Nova Scotia with his partner (Jenny) and daughter (Grace).

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NEWS & UPDATES

WE'VE MOVED!

OUR OFFICE IS NOW LOCATED AT
209, 800 WINDMILL ROAD,
DARTMOUTH, NS B3B 1L1
(AT THE BACK OF THE BUILDING)

For public health reasons related to COVID-19, we will be open to the public by appointment only, until further notice.

UNB Professor Emeritus Angus Hamilton looks back as he turns 100.

(Kindly shared with permission from UNB Engineering April 26/2022)

**Available Courses are now on our Professional Development page.**

We've updated our Historical Members page for public access for some former members files.
Please go to our "find a surveyor" tab.

UPCOMING MEETINGS/ EVENTS

ZONE MEETINGS

There are no scheduled meetings at this time.

AGM
Our next AGM will be at the Delta Hotels by Marriot in Burnside, 240 Brownlow Ave, Dartmouth, NS. Mark your calender for October 13 - 15th, 2022. More info to follow in the near future on our AGM page.

Employment Opportunities

Civtech Engineering & Surveying Ltd. is looking for a part-time Draftsperson. Knowledge and experience of Survey Standards is required for final completetion of Survey Plans and Surveyor Location Certificates. This is a contract on a work from home basis. Marked up initial CAD drawings will be provided. Renumeration and schedule to be negotiated. To apply for this opportunity, please contact info@civtech.ca.
DesignPoint Engineering & Surveying Ltd. is looking for motivated individuals to join their team and are accepting out of province applicants. To apply, click here.
Able Engineering is currently seeking a Nova Scotia Land Surveyor for their Annapolis Valley location. Click here to apply.

Our 2021 AGM Video Recording is available here.

Presentations
All ANSLS Presentations are available under our Resources Tab, as well as our NSCRS User Guide

Online Webinars

GEOWEEKNEWS is having a webinar on May 26, 2022 at 11:00 AM ET. Topic is: Should mobile mapping be considered a standard piece of equipment in a Surveyor's toolbox? Save your seat by clicking here.

A FREE GeoEd Webinar by the Canadian Geodetic Reference System Committee (CGRSC), available to any Geomatics Professional regarding the Modernization of the North American Reference System.
Click here for English or here for French.

Here are some Webinar links available from our Surveying Equipment suppliers:

Leica Geosystems

Trimble Geospatial

Cansel

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