Job Summary

Under the supervision of the GIS Analyst II, this position performs a variety of functions and activities related to the design, implementation, administration and maintenance of the department’s geographic information system (GIS). 

Duties & Responsibilities

• Assists in the development, evaluation, and recommendation of standards and procedures for the collection and distribution of data for the department’s geographic information system (GIS), including spatial and attribute data. 
• Assist in the development, evaluation and recommendation of standards and procedures for the design, implementation and on-going maintenance of the GIS. 
• Assists in the development, evaluation, and recommendation of standards and procedures for the revision of the GIS databases, managing files and maintaining backup systems. 
• Collects, enters, maintains and manages spatial and attribute data, including system back-up procedures. 
• Responds to enquiries and provides information from the spatial database to staff 
• Trains and assists staff to use GIS software and applications. 
• Maintains a current knowledge of hardware and software developments. 
• Prepares various reports, as required. 
• Assists with the evaluation and installation of hardware and software, as they relate to GIS applications. 
• Perform other related duties as assigned. 

Qualifications

Education, Training and Experience Requirements

• Graduation from a two-year post-secondary GIS program, along with course supplementation in drafting and programming or graduation from a two-year, post-secondary drafting technology program with AutoCAD and programming courses, in addition to additional course supplementation on the GIS area. 
• Eligible for certification as a Professional Technologist (P. Tech.) by Technology Professionals Saskatchewan. 
• Successful completion of recognized AutoCAD and ArcGIS courses. Successful completion of courses in ESRI GIS software, ArcFM, FME and SQL software would be an asset. 
• Five years' experience in an electric utility or municipal engineering operation, including two years’ experience in the design, development and implementation of GIS applications. 
• Must be able to pass a computer-based proficiency exam using GIS tools.

Knowledge, Abilities and Skills

• Thorough knowledge of GIS concepts and related database and programming software. 
• Knowledge of technical terminology, practices, techniques, equipment and software used to prepare and maintain drawings for an electric utility. 
• Ability to interpret maps, plans, survey notes and other work-related data. 
• Ability to work as part of a team or individually with minimal supervision. 
• Ability to express ideas and concepts effectively orally and in writing. 
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships. 
• Ability to train staff. 
• Skill in the use and maintenance of AutoCAD, ArcGIS, FME, ArcFM and SQLServer applications.