GIS Technician


GrandBridge Energy
Cambridge, Ontario


Last Day to Apply: April 03, 2017

 

GIS Technician

(8 Month Contract)

 

Since 1906, Energy+ Inc., a leading electricity distribution company, has been providing safe, reliable, quality electricity and customer service to its communities. Setting a standard of excellence as our benchmark, we exceed customer expectations. In other words, we deliver! 

The GIS Technician is responsible for the design, development, implementation, and maintenance of the corporate Geographic Information System (GIS) operational platform: AutoCAD Map 3D (Topobase).This includes managing distribution asset information and planning the integration of GIS and other software based operational technologies with other corporate enterprise applications. This position performs tasks associated with the creation and upkeep of digital maps, including the creation and management of the GIS database. The GIS Technician is responsible for GIS software customization, data conversion, quality control, administering map usage, and maintaining the GIS. Additional responsibilities include: 

  • Undertakes system administrator responsibility for all GIS related software and hardware (i.e. creating features attributes, domain tables, database administration, and permissions).
  • Develop, implement and maintain external digital landbase software from AutoCAD format to GIS format.
  • Coordinate and process GPS data and general field data collection and perform field checks.
  • Administer electronic map usage and resolve map discrepancies
  • Direct third party consultants with external projects, municipal and utility agencies for changes/enhancements, reports and corporate projects.
  • Provide vendors with software supply and support contracts, and to resolve issues as they arise with respect to both hardware and software.
  • Coordinate and implement activities for the conversion, from various manual and electronic records.
  • Perform weekly, or as needed, data conversion into the Outage Management System, including any troubleshooting and data clean-up
  • Provide leadership in the development of change management initiatives, staff training, and enhancements.
  • Liaise with ITS department, Autodesk, and other consultants for support of GIS 

We offer an excellent working environment, competitive compensation and benefits packages, a pension plan and opportunities for professional development and to make a difference in our community. To become a valued member of our team, please forward your resume by April 3, 2017 to: careers@energyplus.ca. When applying for the position, please quote “GIS Technician” in the subject line.

Energy+ Inc.

1500 Bishop Street, P. O. Box 1060,

Cambridge, Ontario N1R 5X6

or email: careers@energyplus.ca

Check us out on our website www.energyplus.ca

 

 

We appreciate the opportunity to review all resumes, however due to volume, only those under consideration will be contacted. Thank you in advance for applying, Energy+ Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is AODA compliant.

 

 

March 22, 2017

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