GIS and CAD Technician

Oakville Hydro

Help Shape the Future of Oakville's Electrical Grid

What if your work helped keep critical infrastructure accurate, connected, and ready to support a growing community?

What if you could contribute to projects that improve how a utility plans, operates, and modernizes its electrical distribution system?

At Oakville Hydro, that's exactly what you'll do.

Who We Are

Oakville Hydro delivers safe and reliable electricity to more than 78,000 individuals, families, and businesses in the Town of Oakville. We're more than a utility; we're a community partner, an innovator, and a team that takes pride in making a meaningful impact every day.

We're Proud to Be

A two-time recipient of the Local Distribution Company Performance Excellence Award

Recognized by the Canadian Electricity Association with a Centre of Excellence Award

Named one of Canada's Safest Employers

Why Join Oakville Hydro?

Competitive compensation, OMERS pension, and comprehensive benefits starting Day 1

Opportunity to work with leading GIS and utility technologies

Meaningful work supporting critical community infrastructure

Involvement in digital transformation and modernization initiatives

Collaborative and supportive team environment

Growth opportunities and professional development opportunities

Stable municipal utility environment serving a growing community

Opportunity to work across Engineering, Operations, and Planning teams

Fun team events, community involvement, and volunteer opportunities

If you're a detail-oriented GIS professional who enjoys working with technology, infrastructure, and continuous improvement, we'd love to hear from you.

About the Role





This is a highly visible role where your work directly supports the planning, operation, and maintenance of Oakville Hydro’s electrical distribution system. As the GIS and CAD Technician, you will be responsible for maintaining GIS data, distribution system records, and electronic drawings while supporting construction projects, infrastructure improvements, and utility modernization initiatives.

What You'll Be Doing

Create and maintain electronic drawings for electrical distribution construction projects, including overhead and underground systems, subdivisions, pad plans, and standard drawings

Maintain, update, and import distribution network information within the ESRI ArcFM GIS workplace

Prepare and maintain construction drawings, permanent records, and associated documentation

Issue drawings and records to internal departments as required

Maintain equipment records, drawing indexes, and document management systems

Support GIS data quality initiatives and system improvements

Assist with Oakville Hydro's digital transformation and modernization projects

Provide technical support related to GIS and CAD information

Collaborate with Engineering, Operations, and other internal stakeholders

Perform other related duties as assigned

What You Bring

Diploma or Degree in GIS, Geomatics, Geographic Information Systems, Engineering Technology, or a related discipline





Minimum 2–3 years of GIS and AutoCAD experience, preferably within an electrical utility, engineering consulting, municipal, or infrastructure environment

Strong proficiency with AutoCAD and GIS applications

Experience with ESRI ArcGIS/ArcFM and AutoCAD Map 3D

Knowledge of electrical distribution systems and utility mapping is considered a strong asset

Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills

Excellent attention to detail and commitment to data accuracy

Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines

Strong written and verbal communication skills

Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team environment

What Success Looks Like

Maintains accurate, reliable, and up-to-date GIS and asset records

Produces high-quality work with strong attention to detail

Builds positive working relationships across teams

Identifies opportunities to improve processes and data quality

Adapts to changing technologies and business requirements

Demonstrates accountability, initiative, and a commitment to continuous improvement

Contributes to safe and reliable utility operations through accurate records and drawings

Oakville Hydro is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005 and the Ontario Human Rights Code, Oakville Hydro 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 People Excellence team of the nature of any accommodation(s) that you may require.

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