Gis Technical Assistant

1 month ago


Winnipeg, Canada Manitoba Hydro Full time

**GIS TECHNICAL ASSISTANT**

**Winnipeg, MB**

**_ Manitoba Hydro is consistently recognized as one of Manitoba's Top Employers_**

**_ Great Benefits_**
- Competitive salary and benefits package.
- Defined-benefit pension plan.
- Nine-day work cycle which normally results in every other Monday off, providing for a balanced approach to work, family life
- and community.- Flex-time and partially remote work schedule (providing the option to work remotely 3 days per 2 week period), depending on

nature of work, operational requirements and work location.

Manitoba Hydro is a leader among energy companies in North America, recognized for providing highly reliable service and
exceptional customer satisfaction. Join our team of Manitoba's best as we continue to build a company that supports innovation,
commitment and customer service.

We are seeking a Technical Assistant to join our Distribution Engineering Department. Under the direction of the GIS Group Leader,
will assist with the administration, population, maintenance, storage, acceptance and dissemination of the associated eGIS
databases of electrical distribution facilities information and land base information. The majority of the work is to be done using the
GE Smallworld Core and Design Manager software, AutoCAD, and ESRI ArcMAP. Assists other workgroups with the production and
maintenance of distribution drawings. Confirms plant information with field checks and data acquisition. Conduct various types of
Cadastral data collection for placement and locating of distribution plant.

**_ Responsibilities:_**
- Assist with maintaining accurate electric distribution system data in the eGIS Distribution databases.
- Produce and maintain accurate overhead and underground distribution plans both rural and urban, subtransmission plans,
- and complex distribution facility schematics (including feeder, phasing and fuse coordination schematics).- Perform conflict resolution on electric, and land base objects.
- Utilize quality control and quality assurance procedures to correct invalid data.
- Prepare detailed accurate land base using GE Smallworld Core and ESRI ArcMAP software and perform land base
- management for electric and gas facility moves.- Insert and georeference consultant drawings and/or other land base using FME or SOMS tools.
- Conduct field checks to ensure the accuracy of the distribution data and the location of equipment using FDC (Field Data
- Collection) software, DGPS, laser rangefinder, and digital photos.- Perform technical Cadastral Data Collection for the placement and verification of overhead and underground plant in rural and
- urban areas as required using GPS or conventional collection methods.- Liaise with Distribution Planning & Design staff, field staff, public utilities, and others, to obtain or supply pertinent information

on existing or proposed distribution plant to facilitate drawing accuracies, drawing preparation and maintenance of the eGIS
Distribution databases.
- Assist with or prepare accurate work order design drawings (including "as built" status) and crossing drawings (river, railway,

pipeline) and ensure those drawings follow Manitoba Hydro electric and gas drafting standards by working closely with staff in
the Design Section.
- Archiving Distribution drawings into EDMS.
- Provide assistance to other staff as related to the eGIS Distribution system and data.
- Perform complex spatial analysis (create and run data queries and reports of electric and gas data) for internal customers as

requested.

**_ Qualifications:_**
- A diploma in Geomatics Technology or Civil Technology specializing in Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Technology

MANITOBA HYDRO IS COMMITTED TO DIVERSITY AND EMPLOYMENT EQUITY

Reference Code: CO56717997-01
- from an institute of recognized standing and a minimum of two years directly related experience.- Demonstrated working knowledge of distribution system terminology, symbology and equipment.
- Demonstrated ability of assembling cadastral data and preparing detailed and accurate land base plans.
- Demonstrated ability of assembling technical data and preparing detailed plans of the distribution system with accuracy and
- precision.- Demonstrated specialized skills in using a personal computer and associated support hardware and software in particular
- plotters, GE Smallworld Core and Design Manager, AutoCAD, and ESRI ArcMAP.- Demonstrated ability to acquire field data in challenging and/or remote terrain.
- Competent in the use of GPS survey equipment, total stations, electronic field books and precise levels.
- Possess a complete understanding of coordinate systems and vertical datums and the associated calculations to determine
- accuracy.- Working knowledge of fundamental mathematics, in particular, geometry and trigonometry.
- Ability to produce professional quality drawings in an electronic drawing format.
- Possess a valid Province of Manitoba Class 5 Driver Licence.

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