15 Sep
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Oakville Hydro
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Oakville
15 Sep
Oakville Hydro
Oakville
GIS and CAD Technician -Utilities & Electrical Distribution Full Time Equivalent Operations OH Union Oakville, Oakville, ON, CA Salary Range: $34.24 To $52.68 Hourly GIS and CAD Technician- Utilities & Electrical Distribution 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.
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. A two-time recipient of the Local Distribution Company Performance Excellence Award 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 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 skilled who enjoys working with technology, infrastructure, and continuous improvement, we'd love to hear from you. 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.
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 environment Prepare and maintain construction drawings, permanent records, and associated documentation 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 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 Excellent attention to detail and commitment to data accuracy Maintains accurate, reliable, and up‑to‑date GIS and asset records Produces high‑quality work with strong attention to detail Identifies opportunities to improve processes and data quality 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.
📌 GIS and CAD Technician -Utilities & Electrical Distribution (Oakville)
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