Asset Records

Reporting to the Supervisor, Asset Records the GIS Technician will:

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Support the utility GIS and other related software, participating in software evaluation, implementation, and expediting modifications.
• Assist in the preparation of project specifications and documentation for the progression of GIS, OMS and ADMS.
• Provide support but not limited to HxGN NetWorks Core, Geomedia, GIS, Oracle and AutoCAD related software, for all PC users within Asset Services.
• Keep up to date on the state-of-the-art technology and make recommendations or changes accordingly.
• Liaison with all users in the implementation of new software/hardware corrections. Act on team decisions.
• Liaise with the Supervisor, Asset Records in a team environment on areas of policies and make recommendations where appropriate that are specific to the GIS project for Elexicon.
• Work in a team environment to determine user requirements for system improvements. Assist with tracking and resolution of issues tabled.
• Assist with documentation of work processes within the GIS and greater Distribution Operations & Asset Management division. Provide assistance with conversion vendors.
• Work with spatial and non-spatial attributes and their interface communication through the different departments, along with related software to generate maps and reports.
• Manipulate data in Oracle or other prevalent database, into tables and views to extract or simplify for use in interfaces, publishing, analysis, and consumption by other non-technical users.
• Work with the Digital & Innovation division to create targeted data models to support Elexicon's asset data for such purposes as asset health assessments and maintenance programs
• Working knowledge of various programming languages required.
• Schedule, monitor and report on project specific maintenance and data gathering projects as directed by supervisor.
• Recommends improvements upon current GIS programs to make them run more efficiently.
• Recommends improvements upon the reporting tools/forms generated from the GIS.
• Maintain accurate records on all GIS installations and field data verification; ensure their continued accuracy and coordinate timely verification of said changes in accordance with the requirements of the ESA and Elexicon's standard practices.
• Prepare and revise as necessary system drawings for operations and/or analysis purposes, and ensure all copies are kept up to date with changes to existing facilities.
• Ensures As-built conditions are reflected in customer files and on the Operating maps.
• Participates in the routine processes of the company's Operating, Maintenance, Construction, Connection and other Customer related activities with a particular view to GIS issues.
• Provide hardware and software support for plotters and maintenance for plotters.
• Support the utility billing on street lighting.
• Liaise with outside agencies on easement requests.
• Provide computer aided drafting and mapping services to the company for construction drawings, development plans, schematics, land base data, digital ortho-photography, and other map related products.
• Be familiar with CEA, CSA, E&USA, ESA, IEEE, NETA, etc., as they relate to the Technician's work or the systems being worked on.
• Provide ad-hoc analysis on the GIS product as requested by the supervisor and or other operating departments.
• Ensure the GIS product is functional and allows the end users the ability to analyze, report and edit the system as their status on the system dictated.
• Participate in the Health and Safety programs / meetings / trainings as sanctioned by the Organization or the Department and meet or exceed the workplace safety and health related goals.
• Other duties as assigned.

KEY SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS

• Basic understanding of electrical distribution systems, utility related construction practices, standards and associated materials.
• Basic programming knowledge / working knowledge of databases.
• Proficient with HxGN NetWorks Core, Geomedia, ESRI, GIS, Oracle and AutoCAD related software
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications (Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Outlook, etc.)

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• Possess a 3-year post-secondary diploma
• Must register with OACETT as a Certified Technician or Technologist in the Province of Ontario or graduate of a full-time college course in GIS related technology that would lead to certification.
• 3 to 5 years relevant experience.

Union:

Compensation Package: Hourly rate between $37.93 - $54.20, as per our collective agreement + OMERS Pension Plan

The above range reflects the reasonable estimate for the position at the time of posting. Withi