GIS Technician

Reporting to the GIS Manager, the GIS Technician is required to contribute and innovate on a variety of dynamic projects and maintenance programs that require support and development. The GIS Technician facilitates the compilation, organization, and interpretation of geographically referenced data sets through spatial analysis, as-built interpretation, processing and inputting digital spatial and/or attribute data in order to produce a variety of data sets, digital files, and reports.

General Duties

● Works on projects assigned by a Project Coordinator.

● Collaborates with Management, Project Coordinators, and peers to address project needs.

● Support the development of new projects and programs by preparing, updating, manipulating, and analyzing spatial data, attribute data, and as-built drawings.

● Uses different Esri software, FME, Smartsheet, etc. to complete assigned tasks.

● Evaluates information gathered from source data, and reconciles conflicts.

● Conducts quality assurance and quality control tasks on digital products and deliverables to ensure data integrity and technical standards are met.

● Applies personal time management for maintaining workloads and reporting while meeting set deadlines.

● Provides Project Coordinators with project task status on a regular basis, and informs them of any issues (i.e., IT issues, potential missed deadlines, etc.) as they arise.

● Estimates time requirements for all workloads, issues, and development items before and during the project life cycle.

● Enters accurate timecards at the end of every day for each project worked on as directed by the Project Coordinator.

● Troubleshoots data issues as directed by the Project Coordinator.

Qualifications

● GIS post-grad certification or equivalent education

● 0-2 years’ experience in a GIS related role/field

● 0-2 years’ experience in the utility industry preferred

● Experience with the ArcGIS Suite of Products is required, including but not limited to ArcGIS Desktop, ArcGIS Pro, ArcGIS Online, etc.

● Experience with GIS file formats such as Shapefiles, CSV, CAD and File GDB

● SQL server for querying and manipulating data is an asset

● Experience with FME is an asset

● Experience with Network-based GIS (ArcFM, UNM) is considered an asset

● Knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel, or Google Suite of products such as Docs and Sheets

● Exceptional time management

● Must have good attention to detail and demonstrate strong analytical, and problem solving skills

● Ability to effectively work virtually and in a virtual team atmosphere

● Ability to adapt to dynamic project loads of different sizes

● Excellent interpersonal, verbal, & written communication skills

The Location

This position is hybrid and all equipment to perform the work required for the position will be provided.

Note

Planview Utility Services Ltd is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005 and the Ontario Human Rights Code, Planview Utility Services Ltd will provide accommodations to applicants with disabilities throughout the recruitment, selection and/or assessment process. If selected to participate in the recruitment, selection and/or assessment process, please inform Human Resources staff of the nature of any accommodation(s) that you may require.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Benefits:

• Casual dress
• Company events
• Company pension
• Dental care
• Disability insurance
• Extended health care
• Life insurance
• On-site parking
• Paid time off
• Profit sharing
• Vision care
• Wellness program

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Application question(s):

• How many years of experience in a GIS related role or field do you have?

Work Location: Hybrid remote in York, ON L3R 4B9