Posted 12 days ago
GIS/CAD Technician (Temporary - 12 Months)
@ Hydro Ottawa Limited
Ottawa, Ontario
Overview
Hydro Ottawa Limited is hiring a GIS/CAD Technician for a 12-month temporary full-time role in Ottawa, ON. The work involves preparing and maintaining GIS and CAD drawings, building and maintaining the GIS and Outage Management System, and coordinating with internal clients and external partners. The posting states a hybrid work model, with details discussed with successful candidates, and a pay range of $59,000.50 to $90,668.50.
Responsibilities:
- Produire et réviser les plans électriques et de génie civil
- Maintenir les cartes SIG et les registres de réseau
- Assurer la mise à jour des bases de données et des dossiers
- Coordonner avec clients internes, consultants et municipalités
- Effectuer du travail sur le terrain au besoin
Requirements summary:
- Formation postsecondaire technique (SIG, génie civil ou cartographie)
- Expérience avec logiciels de dessin assisté par ordinateur
- Expérience en développement ou maintenance de SIG
- Anglais essentiel, à l'oral et à l'écrit
- Français considéré comme un atout
Tools & skills
Source and dates
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- Employer posting date
- 2026-10-28
- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-27
- Source record updated
- 2026-11-03
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Job details
| Seniority | Entry level |
| Department | Engineering |
| Hours per week | 40 (estimated) |
| Travel | air: none · ground: minimal |
| Work setting | Office, Client sites, Outdoors |
| Position | Sitting and standing |
| Physical demands | physical low · computer high |
| Languages | English |
| Driver’s licence | required |
| Encouraged to apply | People with disabilities |
| Education | College diploma (preferred) |
| Fields of study | Geographic Information Systems, Civil engineering, Cartography |
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Hydro Ottawa Limited
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Full company description
At Hydro Ottawa Group, we're more than just an energy company; we're a community partner with more than a century of deep roots in the National Capital Region. Wholly owned by the City of Ottawa, we're dedicated to driving energy innovation that directly enhances the quality of life in our community. As a diversified, sustainable energy company we're leading the charge towards a smarter energy future by delivering innovative solutions across electricity distribution (Hydro Ottawa Limited), renewable energy generation (Portage Power), energy solutions (Envari Energy Solutions), and fibre optic connectivity (Hiboo Networks). Every facet of our work is about empowering our customers, engaging our employees, elevating our communities and building a more sustainable, reliable, and efficient National Capital Region. Visit our website: www.hydroottawagroup.com Au Groupe Hydro Ottawa, nous sommes bien plus qu’une compagnie d’électricité : nous sommes un partenaire communautaire détenu à part entière par la Ville d’Ottawa et profondément ancré dans la région de la capitale nationale depuis plus d’un siècle. Nous avons à cœur de stimuler les innovations dans le domaine de l’énergie qui améliorent directement la qualité de vie dans notre communauté. En qualité de compagnie diversifiée axée sur l’énergie renouvelable, nous menons la transition vers un avenir énergétique plus intelligent en proposant des solutions novatrices dans différents champs d’activité : distribution d’électricité (Hydro Ottawa limitée), production d’énergies renouvelables (Portage Énergie), solutions énergétiques (Envari Solutions énergétiques) et connectivité par fibre optique (Réseaux Hiboo). Tous les aspects de notre travail visent à accroître l’autonomie de nos clients, à mobiliser nos employés, à renforcer nos communautés et à améliorer la durabilité, la fiabilité et l’efficacité de la région de la capitale nationale. Consultez notre site web : www.hydroottawagroup.com/FR
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- 22,168
- People associated on LinkedIn
- 615
- Reported office locations
- Ottawa, CA
- Business categories
- Renewable Energy
- Industrial
- Energy
- Electrical Distribution
- Other recorded names
- Hydro Ottawa
- Profile identifies a recruitment agency
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- Reported total investment
- 4,354,610
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At Hydro Ottawa Group, we're more than just an energy company; we're a community partner with more than a century of deep roots in the National Capital Region. Wholly owned by the City of Ottawa, we're dedicated to driving energy innovation that directly enhances the quality of life in our community. As a diversified, sustainable energy company we're leading the charge towards a smarter energy future by delivering…
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Industry | Energy Technology |
| Company size | 501-1,000 employees |
| Headquarters | Ottawa |
| Organization type | Privately Held |
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 11 |
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Please Note: If you are a current Hydro Ottawa employee with access to Workday, apply to this job via the Workday application.
At Hydro Ottawa, we power the lives of the people in the communities we serve.
As the electricity distributor to the Nation’s Capital, our work powers the essential activities that make up our lives - at home, at work and at play. And as Ontario’s largest municipally-owned producer of green power, we are leading the way to a greener tomorrow.
We are seeking a GIS/CAD Technician who enjoys hands-on work with the support of a collaborative team; a problem solver who always puts safety first. Without you, we’d be in the dark.
Are you ready to make a difference in our community?
JOB SUMMARY
The GIS/CAD Technician is responsible for the preparation and maintenance of clear, complete and accurate GIS and CAD drawings, including new construction, station, operating maps and standards drawings, utilizing Computer-Aided Drafting (CAD) and Geographic Information System (GIS) software. The GIS/CAD Technician is also responsible for the development and maintenance of the Geographic Information System (GIS) and Outage Management System (OMS).
MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES
The essential responsibilities of the job include but are not necessarily restricted to the following:
- Produce and revise electrical and associated civil engineering drawings, GIS baseplan and as-built plant records in accordance with Hydro Ottawa drafting and engineering standards.
- Produce construction drawings for new residential, commercial, overhead, communication and civil underground projects. Produce and maintain system records and attributes within the GIS for the purposes of outage management, planning and records management
- Develop and maintain schematic and operating maps for overhead and underground distribution and sub-transmission systems
- Produce and revise standards drawings and custom details
- Produce facility station and architectural drawings
- Maintain substation digital filing system to ensure drawings are accurate and up-to-date
- Maintain streetlight records in the GIS system and third party attachments
- Assist in the development of Hydro Ottawa GIS and drafting standards
- Update record databases to ensure accuracy and integrity
- Maintain hard copy and digital records
- Plot drawings as required or prepare drawings for issue to an external printing contractor; distribute internally or externally printed drawings
- Coordinate with internal clients and communicate with external consultants, municipal agencies and other utilities
- Assist with training as required
- Prepare and deliver oral presentations
- Order drafting and printing supplies, and arrange printer/plotter service calls
- Perform field work as required
- Compile data from Engineering staff, consultants, and internal archives to ensure GIS records are accurate, relevant and current
- Generate accurate as-built drawings for permanent record
- Develop and maintain the GIS and OMS systems
- Receive, convert and maintain digital landbase mapping, including topographic, cadastral, easements and central registry information
- Create and maintain SCADA system based drawings
- Prepare custom thematic maps
- Participate in GIS data conversion programs
- Collect and process global positioning system (GPS) data
- Perform other related duties as required
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
- Post-secondary education in a technical discipline, preferably in a Geographic Information System (GIS), civil engineering, or cartographic field
- Experience using computer-aided drafting software
- Experience developing or maintaining a GIS or digital mapping system
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS
- English essential, both oral and written
- Bilingual (French/English) considered an asset
- Valid drivers’ license - Class G
The terms and conditions of employment for this position are governed by the collective agreement between Hydro Ottawa Limited and IBEW Local 636.
Hydro Ottawa offers a Hybrid Work Model. Hybrid work is position specific, details of the hybrid model will be discussed with successful candidates.
Hydro Ottawa may use artificial intelligence (“AI”) during the recruitment process to aid in the screening and selection of candidates.
Location:
Ottawa, ONThe terms and conditions of employment for this position are governed by the collective agreement between Hydro Ottawa Limited and the applicable union.
Pay Range Minimum:
$59,000.50Pay Range Maximum:
$90,668.50Posting End Date (if applicable):
October 28, 2026Hydro Ottawa is committed to establishing a qualified workforce that reflects the diverse population it serves and we encourage applications from all qualified individuals. We are also committed to preventing and removing barriers to employment for people with disabilities, and we invite you to inform us should you have any accessibility or accommodation needs.
Applicants must be legally entitled to work in Canada.
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