Gis Technician

**Company Biography**

Utilities Kingston is located in Kingston, Ontario, equi-distant from Toronto, Montreal and Ottawa, where the St. Lawrence River meets Lake Ontario and the Rideau Canal (a UNESCO World Heritage site) - Kingston is a stunning, historic city that consistently ranks as one of the best places to live in Canada. Kingston’s 123,363 community-minded citizens enjoy an outstanding quality-of-life enhanced by superb intellectual, recreational and creative opportunities and supported by excellent health care facilities and municipal services, programs and facilities.

Utilities Kingston in unique in Ontario, combining water, wastewater, gas and electrical services and a broadband fibre optics provided in one company under the leadership of a single C.E.O. This shared services delivery model gives Utilities Kingston clear advantages in cost savings and customer service over other utility providers in the province. Utilities Kingston has provided the residents of Kingston with safe and reliable utility services for more than 100 years.

**Primary Duties**

**Education, Certification and Other Qualifications Required**
- Diploma or degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Geography, Geomatics, GIS or equivalent related program, from a recognized College or University.
- Certified or eligible for GISCI (GISP) or OACETT (C.Tech or C.E.T) designations considered an asset.
- Experience using AutoCAD, GPS equipment, and FME.
- Experience working with utilities in a GIS capacity would be considered an asset.
- Excellent Organizational Skills
- High attention to detail and accuracy of work based on quality and program standards.
- Ability and desire to learn new information, work effectively with different departments, and adhere to the values of safety, integrity, innovation, reliability.
- Working knowledge of programming languages (e.g. VB, C#, Python).
- Manipulate tabular and spatial data, conduct spatial analysis, query the GIS database, and present data clearly and efficiently using maps and charts for use in internal and external assignments.
- Proficient use of computers and mobile devices (iOS, Android, Windows) to perform work in a highly technical, fast paced environment.
- Proficient use of Microsoft Access, Word, PowerPoint and Excel. Excel intermediate level.
- Knowledge and understanding of utility infrastructure and the operation of GPS equipment is preferred.
- Ability to read Utility Construction and survey drawings, interprets technical manuals.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work independently with minimum direction coupled with an ability to work well in a team environment.
- Knowledge of CYME software, or background in Electric Utility considered an asset.

**Special Working Conditions/Conditions of Employment**
- A valid Class “G” driver’s license is a Condition of Employment.

**Closing Statement**

Your resume and/or cover letter must clearly demonstrate how you meet the requirements of the position.

**Accessibility Statement**

Appropriate accommodations will be provided as required by the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) upon request.

**Employment Equity