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Government of Yukon > Departments > Highways
and Public Works > Information
and Communications Technology Branch > Geomatics
Yukon > Goals & Objectives
Contact Us: Geomatics Yukon Last Updated January 4, 2008 |
Goals & ObjectivesThe primary goals and objectives of the Geomatics Yukon unit are to:
Develop corporate spatial data and products where gaps exist The development of data and products will be driven by demand and will
include digital datasets and hardcopy maps. Geomatics Yukon will be responsible
for addressing gaps in Yukon spatial data and products. This may result
in Geomatics Yukon creating these products or assisting another organization
in creating them. Due to an identified gap, Geomatics Yukon will provide
remote sensing services such as orthorectifying imagery and producing
standard and custom imagery products. Develop and maintain Yukon framework data layers Geomatics Yukon will be responsible for the development and maintenance
of digital geographic framework data. This data will not encompass all
government geographic data holdings but only that data that is used repeatedly
by multiple groups and is used for referencing other sources of data (hydrography,
toponymy, topography, satellite imagery, roads and trails, and others).
Geomatics Yukon will coordinate with the national framework data development
program, Geobase, to ensure the national data is based on the best available
Yukon information and it meets the needs of the geomatics community. Provide a corporate spatial data repository Geomatics Yukon will provide a corporate spatial data repository for
the Yukon framework data that is accessible to other agencies. Organizations
other than this unit may be designated as custodians for portions of the
data repository and be responsible for its maintenance, enhancement, or
collection. Geomatics Yukon will, in conjunction with the appropriate
agencies, coordinate the development and operational support of corporate
spatial data. A spatial data repository stores, distributes, and displays
geographic data and is designed to support shared business functions across
departments and/or governments, such as SDE, ESRI GIS, internet mapping
and metadata software. Support geomatics projects for clients Geomatics Yukon will provide services or arrange for their provision
in response to the needs of its clients. This will encompass a variety
of activities such as providing project management services, and other
professional geomatics consulting services. Geomatics Yukon will coordinate
GIS training for the geomatics community. This would include direct delivery
of training and coordinating the delivery of training. Improve communications within the geomatics industry Geomatics Yukon will facilitate communication and coordination within
the geomatics industry. The unit will ensure that the geomatics community
is aware of projects and activities from other Yukon government departments
or partners. The geomatics community will be updated on national initiatives
affecting the Yukon. A geomatics web site will be developed to help manage
corporate level communications on geomatics issues. Conduct research and development on geomatics technologies and tools Geomatics Yukon will investigate and report on new geomatics technologies
and tools that may be of assistance to the Yukon geomatics community.
Research and development may occur within the unit or may be facilitated
by other departments, depending on the expertise required. Provide first level support to First Nations for their geomatics needs/activities Geomatics Yukon will treat First Nation governments as a department within
our government, and as such will provide them with technical and project
geomatics support. Corporate geomatics information sharing between the
Yukon government and First Nations will be coordinated through the unit. Foster the development of a vibrant geomatics private sector The Yukon currently has an underdeveloped geomatics private sector. Geomatics
Yukon will attempt to stimulate this private sector by promoting more
contract opportunities and encouraging communication within the private
sector and with government. Establish policy and standard framework that supports the business of geomatics. Geomatics Yukon will be responsible for coordinating the development
of corporate standards and policies for managing geographic data. Policies
and standards are intended to minimize costs of data management, improve
quality, and facilitate sharing of geographic data. As many important
geomatics policies and standards are developed and reviewed at the national
level by committees such as CCOG or Geobase, Geomatics Yukon will represent
the Yukon on these committees or will involve departmental experts.
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