GIS Technician

at  Utilities Kingston

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.

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.
• A minimum of three (3) years of extensive hands on experience in the geospatial/information technology industry applying strategies and best practices for documentation, database management, application development cycles, system analysis and design, and project planning.
• Experience using ESRI desktop software (ArcMap, ArcGIS Pro, Enterprise), web-based platforms (i.e. ArcGIS Online), mobile applications (Workforce, Field Maps, Survey123), and Arcade.
• 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.

Reporting to the Supervisor, Inspection and Support, and as part of the Utilities Kingston Engineering Department, the GIS Technician will be responsible for collecting, maintaining, creating and editing GIS data and maps in an Enterprise Database associated with Utilities Kingston’s Infrastructure for the water, sewer, gas, electric, streetlight, and Fibre optics utilities. The incumbent will provide support to clients and other staff members such as engineers, administrative personnel and operational staff. They will be responsible for regularly updating and issuing online distribution and collection mapping, drawings and other electronic and paper records as well as maintaining, updating and purging file records. The GIS Technician will respond to requests for digital maps and applications data and periodically carry out field verifications. The incumbent will develop and produce GIS mapping products and software applications, and use GIS data to implement and create mobile technology development for data collection.