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At Hydro Ottawa, we power the lives of the people in the communities we serve.
As the electricity distributor to the Nation’s Capital, our work powers the essential activities that make up our lives
- at home, at work and at play. And as Ontario’s largest municipally-owned producer of green power, we are leading the way to a greener tomorrow.
We are seeking a GIS/CAD Technician who enjoys hands-on work with the support of a cooperative team; a problem solver who always puts safety first. Without you, we’d be in the dark.
Are you ready to make a difference in our community?JOB SUMMARYThe GIS/CAD Technician is responsible for the preparation and maintenance of clear, complete and accurate GIS and CAD drawings, including new construction, station, operating maps and standards drawings, utilizing Computer-Aided Drafting (CAD) and Geographic Information System (GIS) software. The GIS/CAD Technician is also responsible for the development and maintenance of the Geographic Information System (GIS) and Outage Management System (OMS).
MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIESThe essential responsibilities of the job include but are not necessarily restricted to the following:Produce and revise electrical and associated civil engineering drawings, GIS baseplan and as-built plant records in accordance with Hydro Ottawa drafting and engineering standards.
Produce construction drawings for new residential, commercial, overhead, communication and civil underground projects. Produce and maintain system records and attributes within the GIS for the purposes of outage management,



planning and records managementDevelop and maintain schematic and operating maps for overhead and underground distribution and sub-transmission systemsProduce and revise standards drawings and custom detailsProduce facility station and architectural drawingsMaintain substation digital filing system to ensure drawings are accurate and up-to-dateMaintain streetlight records in the GIS system and third party attachmentsAssist in the development of Hydro Ottawa GIS and drafting standardsUpdate record databases to ensure accuracy and integrityMaintain hard copy and digital recordsPlot drawings as required or prepare drawings for issue to an external printing contractor; distribute internally or externally printed drawingsCoordinate with internal clients and communicate with external consultants, municipal agencies and other utilitiesAssist with training as requiredPrepare and deliver oral presentationsOrder drafting and printing supplies, and arrange printer/plotter service callsPerform field work as requiredCompile data from Engineering staff, consultants, and internal archives to ensure GIS records are accurate, relevant and currentGenerate accurate as-built drawings for permanent recordDevelop and maintain the GIS and OMS systemsReceive, convert and maintain digital landbase mapping, including topographic, cadastral,



easements and central registry informationCreate and maintain SCADA system based drawingsPrepare custom thematic mapsParticipate in GIS data conversion programsCollect and process global positioning system (GPS) dataPerform other related duties as requiredEDUCATION AND EXPERIENCEPost-secondary education in a technical discipline, preferably in a Geographic Information System (GIS), civil engineering, or cartographic fieldExperience using computer-aided drafting softwareExperience developing or maintaining a GIS or digital mapping systemADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTSEnglish essential, both oral and writtenBilingual (French/English) considered an assetValid drivers’ license
- Class GThe terms and conditions of employment for this position are governed by the collective agreement between Hydro Ottawa Limited and IBEW Local 636.
Hydro Ottawa offers a Hybrid Work Model. Hybrid work is position specific, details of the hybrid model will be discussed with successful candidates.
Hydro Ottawa may use artificial intelligence (“AI”) during the recruitment process to aid in the screening and selection of candidates.

Location:
Ottawa, ONThe terms and conditions of employment for this position are governed by the collective agreement between Hydro Ottawa Limited and the applicable union.
Pay Range Minimum:$59,000.50Pay Range Maximum:$90,668.50Posting End Date (if applicable):November 27, 2026Hydro Ottawa is committed to establishing a qualified workforce that reflects the diverse population it serves and we encourage applications from all qualified individuals. We are also committed to preventing and removing barriers to employment for people with disabilities, and we invite you to inform us should you have any accessibility or accommodation needs.
Applicants must be legally entitled to work in Canada.

📌 GIS/CAD Technician (Ottawa)
🏢 Hydro Ottawa
📍 Ottawa