GIS Technician

GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION SYSTEMS (GIS) TECHNICIAN

Niagara Peninsula Energy Inc. is seeking a qualified individual to join our Engineering Department in the full-time unionized position of G.I.S. Technician. This exciting position reports to the G.I.S. Administrator and is required to collect, update and perform quality assurance and quality control on the data in the GIS systems, resulting from construction, maintenance, or inspections.

Primary duties & responsibilities for this position include but are not limited to:

• Updating the G.I.S. electrical maps by reviewing project instructions and "As Built" drawings.
• Performing field data collection upon construction project completion to ensure the GIS data integrity.
• Survey and GPS data collection to assisting site planning with engineering staff.
• Producing cartographic and analytic maps as required.
• Assisting with annual asset inspection process with data quality control and updating inspection results in the G.I.S. system.
• Assigning nomenclature, pole tagging and collecting photographic images for NPEI assets.
• Assist with inspections on third party work such as subdivisions, service trenching, road works, etc.

Required qualifications for this position include:

• Post-secondary education in Geographic Information Systems (G.I.S.)
• A minimum of one (1) year College Certificate or a two (2) year College Diploma (preferred).
• Minimum of one (1) year experience working with G.I.S., data and records management in an engineering environment.
• Previous work experience in an electric utility is an asset.
• Valid class G license.
• Knowledge of computer terminology, G.I.S. systems and mapping.
• Requires a working knowledge of relevant MS Office software.

Niagara Peninsula Energy Inc. offers a competitive wage and benefit package in accordance with our Collective Agreement.

How to Apply:

Interested and qualified applicants are encouraged to apply by submitting a cover letter and resume no later than 4:30 p.m. on Friday, November 3, 2023 to peopleandculture@npei.ca.

Niagara Peninsula Energy Inc. is committed to creating an inclusive workplace and we encourage candidates from diverse backgrounds, experiences, and those who may need accommodation to apply to join our team. Our commitment to excellence in diversity goes beyond promoting equity. By incorporating a variety of experiences and perspectives, we create opportunities for innovative solutions and maximize the impact of our work.

We sincerely thank all applicants for their interest in this position; however, due to volume, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Niagara Peninsula Energy Inc. is an equal opportunity employer and is AODA compliant. If you are selected to participate in the recruitment process for the position to which you have applied and require a disability-related accommodation, please notify the People & Culture Department.