GIS Technician/Technologist


Milton Hydro Distribution Inc.
Milton, Ontario


Last Day to Apply: August 24, 2015

 

MILTON HYDRO DISTRIBUTION INC.

 

GIS TECHNICIAN/TECHNOLOGIST

 

Milton Hydro is looking for a GIS Technician/Technologist.  An integral part of our team this position will assist in maintaining the electrical network in an ESRI ArcGIS environment.  The successful candidate’s primary responsibility will be to update the GIS electrical network and assist in the creation of maps and reports.  Milton Hydro is a dynamic organization serving a fast growing community, the successful candidate can expect to be called upon to contribute in areas beyond their primary area of responsibility including responding to customer inquiries and supporting outage management efforts. 

QUALIFICATIONS:

  • A minimum 2 year post-secondary education in GIS, Computer Science or Engineering.
  • Demonstrated work experience with ESRI GIS software products
  • Demonstrated experience with AutoCAD software
  • Knowledge of drafting principles and techniques.
  • A basic knowledge of engineering drawings that include underground and overhead designs, operating schematics and engineering design standard drawings
  • Valid Ontario Driver’s License Class G with a good driving record.
  • Strong communicator, excellent interpersonal and customer relations skills.
  • Working knowledge of databases and SQL is an asset.
  • Preference will be given to candidates with 2 years or more of experience
  • Must be able to manage multiple projects with limited supervision.
  • Be able to adapt, change and grow in an evolving business environment 

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Maintains and updates basic features of the GIS electrical distribution network.
  • Record inspection remarks, construction remarks and other data that requires change to the GIS.
  • Maintains and updates basic land base data and datasets from service providers.
  • Respond to ad-hoc GIS requests such as data extraction, spatial analysis and mapping.
  • Communicate with other departments to ensure the accuracy of information in the GIS.
  • Provide drafting support utilizing AutoCAD and/or ArcGIS.
  • Support other Milton Hydro functional areas in a dynamic, changing environment. 

Milton Hydro Distribution Inc. offers an attractive compensation and benefits package in accordance with the Collective Agreement.

Milton Hydro Distribution Inc. serves over 36,000 customers within the Town of Milton.  Milton is one of the fastest growing communities in Canada and is located in south central Ontario within the Region of Halton.  The service territory covers 371 sq. km with operating voltages of 27.6 kV, 13.8 kV and 8.32 kV. 

Interested candidates should forward a complete resume stating education, work experience and references, no later than Monday August 24, 2015, to: 

Milton Hydro Distribution Inc.

8069 Lawson Road

Milton, ON L9T 5C4

Attention: Director of Engineering

Email: hr@miltonhydro.com 

We thank all applicants for their interest in this position, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. 

 

 

 

July 27, 2015

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