GIS Technician

 Veridian Connections Inc. safely and reliably delivers electricity to more than 110,000 customers in the Cities of Pickering and Belleville, the Towns of Ajax, Port Hope and Gravenhurst, and the communities of Uxbridge, Bowmanville, Newcastle, Orono, Port Perry, Beaverton, Sunderland and Cannington. Veridian Connections Inc. is a wholly owned subsidiary of Veridian Corporation. The City of Pickering, the Town of Ajax, the Municipality of Clarington and the City of Belleville jointly own Veridian Corporation. 

GIS TECHNICIAN 

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES 

This position reports directly to the Manager, Operations Information Systems and is responsible for: 

• Maintain accurate records for all engineering projects and coordinate timely verification of changes in accordance with the requirements of the ESA and Veridian standard practices.
• Prepare, and revise as necessary, system drawings for operations and/or analysis purposes, and ensure all copies are kept up to date with changes to existing facilities.
• Ensure “As built” conditions are reflected on the operating maps, GIS and other records.
• Liaise with outside agencies regarding administrative and legal records such as easements.
• Provide ad-hoc GIS analysis or asset data reporting as requested by the manager and/or other operating departments.
• Support the utility GIS and other related software, participating in software evaluation and implementation.
• Assist in the preparation of specifications and documentation for the progression of the GIS and related systems.
• Liaise with OIS manager in team environment on areas of policies and processes, and assist with their documentation and refinement. 

QUALIFICATIONS 

• Certified Engineering Technician in the Province of Ontario, preferably in the Electrical discipline.  Post secondary education specializing in GIS is preferred.
• Strong Computer literacy with advanced skills in AutoCAD and relevant GIS applications and databases.
• Basic programming knowledge (VBA, C#,PLSQL) is an asset
• Working knowledge of databases and SQL is an asset
• Knowledge of electrical utility basics.
• Valid Class G driver’s license. 

Interested and qualified applicants are encouraged to submit their resume to hr@veridian.on.ca by April 15, 2011.  PLEASE QUOTE POSITION TITLE THAT YOU ARE APPLYING FOR IN THE SUBJECT LINE OF YOUR EMAIL.  Please note only candidates who meet the qualifications and experience for the position will be contacted for an interview.  We thank you for your interest in Veridian. 

March 31, 2011