GIS Technician
Two (2) Regular positions
Fredericton, New Brunswick, Canada
Competition # E21089-2024
At NB Power we are a team, committed to offering the best customer experience, ensuring energy security, and accelerating a sustainable clean energy transition. Why? Because we're New Brunswickers too, we care about our customers and future generations, and today we are actively looking for a new member to join us.
As part of the Distribution System Operations team, the GIS Technician is responsible for the accurate and timely updating of the Customer Service GIS database which will ensure safe operation of the grid in the distribution control room and in the field.
Key functions include:
• Performing maintenance on NB Power Electrical Geodatabase data, Quality Assurance/Quality Control (QA/QC) of the datasets with the ability to identify issues in incoming data ensuring it meets topological and attribution requirements and using GIS scripts and tools to perform the QA/QC process.
• Following established data flow while enforcing GIS standards and complying with all corporate safety health and environmental rules and operating procedures supporting organization-wide GIS operations.
• Participating in development and testing interfaces and documenting items/issues to be addressed in later projects and working with users of the GIS connected applications.
Our ideal teammate will have:
• Diploma in one of the following disciplines:
o Geomatics Engineering
o Computer Science
o Information Technology
o Geomatics
o GIS
• Three years of related GIS work experience including one or a combination of the following:
o ESRI ArcGIS Suite 10.6 or higher maintaining spatial data
o Software configuration
o QA/QC of data
o Working with the data contained in an Enterprise Geodatabase
• The following would be considered ASSETS:
o Professional designation e.g. GISP, P.Eng
o Experience with Utility Network
o Experience with ArcFM
o Experience with Advanced Distribution Systems particularly OSI software
An equivalent combination of training and experience may be considered. Subject to competition response, the minimum qualifications may be modified.
An Eligibility List generated from this competition may be used to fill future vacancies at the same level within a period of up to 12 months.
We care for our team, and as a member you will have access to:
· Health & Dental plans that provide flexible options to meet your needs
· Health Spending Account, allowing for further flexibility
· New Brunswick Public Service Pension Plan, offering retirement financial security
· Wellness options, including our Employee Family Assistance Program
· Benefits that allow for financial protection in the event it is needed
· Various options for paid or unpaid leaves
· Representation of the IBEW Local 37 Union
· Career development and growth throughout the organization
· Competitive wages
Could you be our next team member? Apply today!
Please ensure a resume and a copy of your degree/diploma/certificate are attached to your online application.
NB Power will accept foreign credentials if they are considered acceptable by a recognized Canadian educational institution. Candidates with foreign education credentials are required to provide proof of Canadian equivalency. Any applicable fees are the responsibility of the candidate. For more information, you may refer to the Canadian Information Centre of International Credentials
To be considered for this employment opportunity you must be eligible to work in Canada.
For questions concerning this job opening please contact Julie Rideout Gallibois at [email protected].
Please note that only applications submitted through the NB Power website will be considered, as the showing of our postings on various websites may not have been requested or approved.
Closing date: 11:59 p.m. AST, September 22, 2024
NB Power is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to workforce diversity.
