Greater Sudbury Utilities | GIS Technician

GIS Technician

Greater Sudbury Utilities Inc. (GSU) is a diversified, community-owned corporation focused on excellence, innovation, and growth. The GSU group of companies provides leadership in energy distribution, alternative generation, water heater rental products, and leading-edge telecommunications technologies and services.

Do you have a passion for geospatial data and technologies and are looking to make an impact? Greater Sudbury Utilities, is looking for a GIS Technician who demonstrates strong technical expertise, effective data management skills, and a high level of attention to detail.  

This position assists in maintaining and continuing to develop the organization’s utility databases.

The successful candidate will have:

• Technical diploma in GIS, Geomatics, Geography, Engineering Technology, Civil Engineering, or equivalent.
• Two years’ experience with GIS (ArcGIS) and/or CAD (AutoCAD).
• Knowledge of electrical fundamentals, design standards, and distribution system layouts.
• Knowledge of land registry title searches, survey plans, land division approvals, and private plant transfers.
• Experience integrating CAD and GIS data, using mobile field devices and GNSS; surveying or high locational accuracy data collection experience is an asset.
• Strong communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
• Proficiency with MS Office, including Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Valid Class “G” driver’s license.
• Experience editing Esri utility networks is an asset.
• Ability to learn continuously and adapt to changing technology.
• Ability to communicate with technical and non-technical peers and build strong working relationships.
• Utility linear and hierarchical data experience preferred (hydro, telecom, water, wastewater, or drainage).
• Experience with mobile field workers, work orders, GIS and asset management systems is an asset.

Details: 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday in accordance with the collective agreement. This position is based in Sudbury, Ontario. GSU offers a comprehensive benefit package, participation in the OMERS defined benefit pension plan, ongoing training and support with an annual salary range of $89,000.00 to $98,000.00.

Discover life in Sudbury, Northern Ontario’s largest city.  Come work and live in a vibrant, welcoming community surrounded by 330 lakes and nature’s beauty.  With affordable housing, short commutes with year-round recreational opportunities like hiking, fishing, skiing, mountain biking, boating and so much more.  Whether you are looking to raise a family, advance your career or enjoy an active lifestyle, Sudbury is a place where you can thrive – personally and professionally.

Interested applicants are invited to submit a detailed resume by July 7^th, 2026, no later than 4:30 pm. to:  

jobposting@gsuinc.ca

GSU is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing a recruitment process that respects the dignity and independence of all candidates. We thank all applicants for their interest in our organization; however, only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted. Accommodation is available for applicants with disabilities. Should you be contacted by GSU, please advise if you require an accommodation.