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At Hydro Ottawa, we power the lives of the people in the communities we serve.
As the electricity distributor to the Nation’s Capital, our work powers the essential activities that make up our lives - at home, at work and at play. And as Ontario’s largest municipally-owned producer of green power, we are leading the way to a greener tomorrow.
We are seeking a GIS/CAD Technician who enjoys hands-on work with the support of a collaborative team; a problem solver who always puts safety first. Without you, we’d be in the dark.
Are you ready to make a difference in our community?
JOB SUMMARY
The GIS/CAD Technician is responsible for the preparation and maintenance of clear, complete and accurate GIS and CAD drawings, including new construction, station, operating maps and standards drawings, utilizing Computer-Aided Drafting (CAD) and Geographic Information System (GIS) software. The GIS/CAD Technician is also responsible for the development and maintenance of the Geographic Information System (GIS) and Outage Management System (OMS).
MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES
The essential responsibilities of the job include but are not necessarily restricted to the following:
Produce and revise electrical and associated civil engineering drawings, GIS baseplan and as-built plant records in accordance with Hydro Ottawa drafting and engineering standards.
Produce construction drawings for new residential, commercial, overhead, communication and civil underground projects. Produce and maintain system records and attributes within the GIS for the purposes of outage management, planning and records management
Develop and maintain schematic and operating maps for overhead and underground distribution and sub-transmission systems
Produce and revise standards drawings and custom details
Produce facility station and architectural drawings
Maintain substation digital filing system to ensure drawings are accurate and up-to-date
Maintain streetlight records in the GIS system and third party attachments
Assist in the development of Hydro Ottawa GIS and drafting standards
Update record databases to ensure accuracy and integrity
Maintain hard copy and digital records
Plot drawings as required or prepare drawings for issue to an external printing contractor; distribute internally or externally printed drawings
Coordinate with internal clients and communicate with external consultants, municipal agencies and other utilities
Assist with training as required
Prepare and deliver oral presentations
Order drafting and printing supplies, and arrange printer/plotter service calls
Perform field work as required
Compile data from Engineering staff, consultants, and internal archives to ensure GIS records are accurate, relevant and current
Generate accurate as-built drawings for permanent record
Develop and maintain the GIS and OMS systems
Receive, convert and maintain digital landbase mapping, including topographic, cadastral, easements and central registry information
Create and maintain SCADA system based drawings
Prepare custom thematic maps
Participate in GIS data conversion programs
Collect and process global positioning system (GPS) data
Perform other related duties as required
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE Post-secondary education in a technical discipline, preferably in a Geographic Information System (GIS), civil engineering, or cartographic field
Experience using computer-aided drafting software
Experience developing or maintaining a GIS or digital mapping system
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS
English essential, both oral and written
Bilingual (French/English) considered an asset
Valid drivers’ license - Class G
The terms and conditions of employment for this position are governed by the collective agreement between Hydro Ottawa Limited and IBEW Local 636.
Hydro Ottawa offers a Hybrid Work Model. Hybrid work is position specific, details of the hybrid…