Gis Technician

**GIS Technician**

**Job ID**:OP-25-139**

Newmarket-Tay Power Distribution Ltd. (NT Power) delivers electricity to almost 50,000 customers within the Town of Newmarket, Town of Midland and Tay Township. Headquartered in Newmarket, Ontario, NT Power has an additional office in Midland, Ontario, approximately one hour north of Newmarket along the shores of Georgian Bay.

We require a dynamic, highly motivated, and proactive **GIS Technician**to work out of our head office in Newmarket. This is a full-time position, with a comprehensive benefits package and pension plan.

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**DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES**
- Provide support in the configuration, administration and maintenance of the GIS, CAD, and other engineering systems and technologies
- Perform tasks associated with the creation and upkeep of digital maps and creation and administration of the GIS database, landbase, symbol libraries, menus and database structures and workflows
- Prepare and maintain electronic drawings for various distribution system projects in accordance with NT Power and engineering standards, practices, policies, and procedures
- Assist in the preparation of as-built construction drawings and record keeping
- Support engineering activities through the analysis of geographic & asset data, preparation and delivery of custom thematic maps and reports
- Supply permanent records and technical information to others, including utility personnel, customers, contractors, regulators, road authorities and consultants
- Coordinate searching of titles to determine property owners, easements and documentation of legal plans from the registry office, region, municipalities and surveying companies
- Provide user technical support, troubleshooting, testing and debugging of existing and new technology systems
- Maintain the quality of NT Power system records, information systems, electronic drawings and data

**QUALIFICATIONS**
- Completion of a GIS program at a recognized post-secondary institution with a degree/diploma or equivalent. Preference will be given to those with a minimum of 3 to 5 years relevant experience.
- Proficient in electrical engineering systems and technologies with extensive use and working knowledge in GIS, ESRI, AutoCAD and MS Office
- Working experience in SQL, Oracle, SCADA and communication network will be an asset
- Knowledge of electrical distribution systems
- Applicants must have an excellent safety and attendance record and strong safety awareness.
- Must be highly motivated team player with strong interpersonal and communication skills to interact with both internal and external clients
- Must possess a valid Ontario Class G Drivers license with a good driving record

**APPLICATION INFORMATION**

**APPLICATION DEADLINE FOR THIS POSITION IS FRIDAY, JULY 4, 2025, BY 4 P.M.