Job Summary

Under the supervision of the Senior Drafting/GIS Technologist, this position performs a variety of functions and activities related to the design, implementation, administration and maintenance of AutoCAD and hand-drawn drawings, as well as the implementation of information into the geographic information system (GIS).

Duties & Responsibilities

• Prepares and revises design drawings as well as permanent drawing records from as-built sketches.  Transfers information from work orders to AutoCAD drawings, GIS drawings and databases.
• Applies and upholds the standards and procedures for the collection, maintenance, file management and back-up of spatial and attribute data for the geographic information system (GIS). 
• Collects, maintains and manages spatial and attribute data, including completing system back-up procedures.
• Applies and maintains the drafting standards and recommends procedures to ensure adherence to standards. 
• Revises and maintains prints of maps, registered plans and easements.
• Reviews GIS information and AutoCAD drawings to ensure adherence to standards.
• Provides direction and guidance to staff regarding GIS and AutoCad processes and software, as required.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Education, Training and Experience Requirements

• Graduation from a recognized, two-year, post-secondary drafting technology program with AutoCad and programming courses, in addition to a certificate from a recognized GIS program OR graduation from a recognized, two-year, post-secondary GIS technology program in addition to a certificate from a recognized AutoCad program. 
• Eligible for registration as a Professional Technologist with Technology Professionals Saskatchewan within 12 months of start date. 
• Two years' experience in electric utility engineering operations, including one year of experience with GIS applications would be an asset.
• Experience with SQL database, ESRI ArcInfo and ArcFM software would be an asset.

Knowledge, Abilities and Skills

• 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.
• Knowledge of surveying practices.
• Ability to interpret maps, plans, survey notes and other work-related data.
• Ability to read and understand detailed electrical and site plans, electrical schematics and specifications.
• 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.
• Skill in the use and care of drafting instruments and related equipment.
• Skill in the use of a computer with AutoCad, GIS, database, programming, word-processing and spreadsheet software.
• Working knowledge of MS Office products including Word, Excel and Access.