GIS TECHNICAL ASSISTANT

WINNIPEG, MB

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Defined-benefit pension plan.
• Nine-day work cycle which normally results in every other Monday off, providing for a balanced approach to work, family life and community.
• Flex-time and partially remote work schedule (providing the option to work remotely 3 days per 2 week period), depending on nature of work, operational requirements and work location.

• Review, identify and update areas in the Geospatial land base system that require maintenance as it relates to the Dominion Government land survey system (DGSS). GE Smallworld Core software to be utilized and updated for all GE Smallworld platform users.
• Insert and georeference consultant drawings and/or other land base using FME or SOM tools for gas and electric design.
• Liaise with Gas/Electric engineering and construction staff, field staff, public utilities, and others, to obtain or supply pertinent information on existing or proposed distribution plant to facilitate accurate drawing preparation and GIS distribution database maintenance.
• Maintain accuracy of electric and gas distribution system data in the GE Smallworld Distribution databases.
• Gather geospatial, imagery and asset data to create data sets and maps.
• Create, edit and manipulate data sets in a GIS environment using GE Smallworld, FME and ESRI products. 
• Assign work to technical staff and monitor work quality, quantity, accuracy and consistency.
• Perform conflict resolution and network integrity checks on gas and electric distribution assets.
• Train new GIS personnel in the use of GE Smallworld Core and Design Manager, AutoCAD, FME and in the knowledge of gas distribution systems and land base information.
• Assist with finalizing as-builts of facility, pipeline and crossing drawings. Ensure drawings and GIS representation follows Manitoba Hydro electric and gas drafting standards by working closely with Gas Engineering & Construction staff.
• Run specialized system applications/programs (Cathodic Section Traces, New Customer Service Tee).
• Identify and/or test GIS system fixes and enhancements.
• Respond to emergency mapping and information requests and special inquiries.
• Represent the Gas GIS Section on various related committees and working groups as required. 

• A two-year diploma in Civil Engineering Technology specializing in geomatics and geographic information systems from an institute of recognized standing plus a minimum of three years of experience directly related to GIS management of underground pipeline utilities. An advanced diploma in Geographic Information Systems Technology from an institute of recognized standing would be an asset.
• Thorough understanding of coordinate and land registration systems including Dominion Government Survey Systems prevalent in the Province of Manitoba. 
• Demonstrated working knowledge of data creation, geoprocessing, databases and metadata maintenance.
• Demonstrated understanding of geographic datasets (shapefiles, raster and geodatabases), pipeline system terminology, symbology, standards and equipment.
• Demonstrated ability of assembling cadastral and technical data to develop detailed and accurate asset/land base plans.
• Demonstrated specialized skills in using computers, associated support hardware and software specifically GE Smallworld Core and Design Manager, AutoCAD, FME and ESRI ArcGIS Pro.
• Knowledge in the requirements and specifications of CSA, Canadian Transportation Agency, Railways, MTI and Manitoba Hydro Distribution Standards.
• Demonstrated ability in interpersonal communication, work planning and coordination.
• Experience with Python or SQL coding is an asset
• Possess a valid Province of Manitoba Class 5 Driver's Licence.