GIS TECHNICAL ASSISTANT

GIS TECHNICAL ASSISTANT

WINNIPEG, MB

Manitoba Hydro is consistently recognized as one of Manitoba's Top Employers!

Great Benefits

- 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.

Manitoba Hydro is a leader among energy companies in North America, recognized for providing highly reliable service and

exceptional customer satisfaction. Join our team of Manitoba's best as we continue to build a company that supports innovation,

commitment, and customer service, while actively supporting a diverse, equitable and inclusive workplace.

Under the general direction of the Gas Planning, Stations & GIS Section Head, will coordinate and/or perform the administration,

population, maintenance, storage, acceptance and dissemination of eGIS databases containing land base and gas distribution

assets. From this data will produce and maintain a wide variety of complex distribution related drawings. Most work is done using the

GE Smallworld Core and Design Manager software, AutoCAD, FME and ESRI. Will provide functional guidance to GIS personnel.

Responsibilities:

- 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.

Qualifications:

- 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

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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.

Salary Range

Starting salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. The range for the classification is $34.80-$48.16 Hourly,

$66,691.04-$92,279.98 Annually.

Apply Now!

Visit www.hydro.mb.ca/careers to learn more about this position and to apply online.

The deadline for applications is NOVEMBER 3, 2025.

We thank you for your interest and will contact you if you are selected for an interview.

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