GIS Technician (Barrie, Ontario)


Job title: GIS Technician
Job Code: P-3480+
Number required: More than one
Location: Barrie, Ontario
Group: Work Force Management &Technical Services

General Accountabilities:

– In a multi-versioned ArcGIS environment, be responsible for editing pre-imported electric facility data, within assigned versions, to adjust features according to documented standards for visibility and geometric network connectivity. Editing will consist of both manual and semi-automatic feature adjustments, with some manual feature creation, using out-of-the-box ArcGIS and ArcFM toolsets as well as custom purpose-built toolsets.

– Perform a Quality Assurance assessment on the resulting edited electric facility data, typically on a per Distribution Feeder basis, including reporting any outstanding issues or deficiencies in the data which may require further clarification, including field data confirmation / collection.

– Take direction and seek clarification as necessary on data and standards issues from the assigned supervisor.

Specific Accountabilities:

Access and extract information from Hydro One information sources, including:
– Distribution Operating Maps
– CAD drawings
– Submarine cable records
– Condition Assessment databases
– Station equipment records

Use Computer software to view, query, print and edit Electric Distribution System data, including:
– AutoCAD
– Access
– ArcGIS and ArcFM
– Custom applications such as MDx viewer

Selection criteria:

– Familiarity with Electric Distribution System concepts (Electricity flow from Substation via conductors, switching and protection equipment, transformers, etc. to customer connections).
– Advanced knowledge of Distribution Systems an advantage (Three phase vs. single phase lines; primary and secondary line construction; overhead and underground distribution practices).
– A thorough understanding of GIS concepts, data models, feature geometry, attributes, relationships between objects, geometric network connectivity.
– Experience in the use of the ESRI ArcGIS Desktop environment, preferably at version 8 or 9.
– Advanced experience working in a multi-versioned ArcSDE environment.
– Good communication skills, both oral and written, in the English language.

If you share our passion for safety and our customer focus, and are ready to play a lead role in building a bright future, we’d love to hear from you!

Hydro One is an enthusiastic equal opportunity employer. We thank all candidates for applying. Only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

Application Deadline:
Friday, February 8, 2008 at 5:00 PM

*For more information and to apply online please visit the following website:

http://careers.hodes.com/hydroone/job_detail.asp?JobID=1104693&User_ID=

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