GIS/CAD Technician (Temporary - 12 Months)

Hydro Ottawa Limited; Ottawa; Hybrid; CAD 59,000 - 91,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Job summary

Hydro Ottawa in Ottawa, ON seeks a GIS/CAD Technician to prepare and maintain GIS and CAD drawings, and to develop and maintain the GIS and OMS. The role emphasizes accuracy, safety, and collaboration with engineering and field teams.

Responsibilities include producing construction drawings, maintaining records, and coordinating with internal clients and external consultants. A hybrid work model is offered, with location in Ottawa.

Qualifications

• Post-secondary education in GIS, civil engineering, or cartography.
• Experience using CAD software.
• Experience developing or maintaining a GIS or digital mapping system.

Responsibilities

• Produce and revise electrical and civil engineering drawings, GIS baseplans and as-built records per Hydro Ottawa standards.
• Create construction drawings for new residential, commercial, overhead, underground projects.
• Maintain GIS attributes for outage management, planning and records management.
• Develop and maintain schematic/operating maps for distribution and sub-transmission systems.
• Update record databases to ensure accuracy and integrity.

Education

Post-secondary education in GIS/civil/cartographic field

Tools

CAD software

GIS software

Job description

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

• 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, ON

Pay Range Minimum: $59,000.50 Pay Range Maximum: $90,668.50

Posting End Date (if applicable): October 28, 2026

Hydro 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.

Why choose a career at Hydro Ottawa Group?

Our creative, innovative and forward‑thinking employees are blazing the trail to a better tomorrow as we work towards our ambitious goal of achieving net‑zero operations by 2030. Hydro Ottawa Group is committed to employing a diverse workforce that better reflects the communities we serve; we want our employees to be their true selves. We are recognized year over year as a National Capital Region Top Employer, one of Canada’s Greenest Employers, and one of Canada’s Top Employers for Young People. Together we are shaping the future - join us!