GIS Technician | GrandBridge Energy Inc. - Brantford

GIS Technician

GrandBridge Energy Inc. is the eighth largest municipally owned electricity distributor in Ontario. GrandBridge Energy delivers safe and reliable electricity to 112,402 customers in the City of Brantford, the City of Cambridge, the Township of North Dumfries, and the County of Brant. The team provides safe and reliable energy solutions that are strengthened by an unwavering commitment to service excellence. 

GrandBridge Energy is guided by a vision to be a leader in energy transformation and driven by a mission to bridge communities to the energy future. Our values are the principles and beliefs that guide our operations. GrandBridge Energy’s vision, mission and values are supported by a Five-Year Strategic Plan. 

The GIS Technician is responsible for the design, development, implementation, and maintenance of the corporate Geographic Information System (GIS) operational platform: AutoCAD Map 3D. This includes managing distribution asset information and planning the integration of GIS and other software based on operational technologies with other corporate enterprise applications. This position performs tasks associated with the creation and upkeep of digital maps, including 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. This position will report to our Brantford Location. 

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. 

EDUCATION: Geographical Information System Certificate or Engineering/Electrical Technician with GIS experience, or equivalent training and experience. 

Utility Experience:

• Five years GIS Administration experience in AutoCAD Map 3D required.
• Knowledge of GIS systems, AutoCAD Map 3D, ArcGIS, Database administration, FME, and SQL queries. Programming languages such as AutoLisp, Python, VB, Arcade, HTML, and JavaScript is considered an asset.
• Knowledge of electrical fundamentals, distribution system configuration, and equipment.
• Project Management and training experience. 

We offer an excellent working environment, career path exploration and development opportunities, a comprehensive total rewards package, and opportunities to get involved with teams and charitable events that support and make a difference in our community. To become a member of our team, please forward your resume by August 8, 2023, to careers@grandbridgeenergy.com. When applying for the position, please quote “GIS Technician” in the subject line. 

GrandBridge Energy

150 Savannah Oaks Drive

Brantford, Ontario N3V 1E8

or email: careers@grandbridgeenergy.com

Check us out at https://grandbridgeenergy.com/ 

We appreciate the opportunity to review all resumes, however due to volume, only those under consideration will be contacted. We retain all resumes for a period of 12 months. In the event a similar position becomes available, your application may be considered.

GrandBridge Energy is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is AODA compliant.