Gis Technician

2 weeks ago


Brantford, Canada The MEARIE Group Full time

**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._

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.

GrandBridge Energy

150 Savannah Oaks Drive

Brantford, Ontario N3V 1E8

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



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