James Dorland Vice President and Project Coordinator at Dorland Geomatics Inc. has been appointed the Ontario Director of Professional Surveyors Canada. PSC is dedicated to building and enabling a strong multi-faceted community of surveying professionals commited to excellence.

An Ontario Land Surveyor since June 1995 he later completed a degree in Geodesy and Geomatics Engineering from the University of New Brunswick in 2008.

With extensive experience in the field and administration James has always passionately advocated for an integrated and dynamic Canadian surveying profession. His appointment as Director-Ontario Professional Surveyors Canada has allowed James to play a more active role in ensuring a continued progressive evolution of the industry for all stakeholders.

James is also active volunteering as Chair for the Legislation and Regulation Task Force for the Association of Ontario Land Surveyors.

The Legislation and Regulation Task Force is necessary to ensure that all legislation regulation that affect the AOLS and its members is current appropriate and effectual.