GIS Practicum Student

ENMAX; Calgary; Hybrid; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in energy and utilities is looking for a GIS Practicum Student to support the maintenance of its Power Distribution System. This exciting co-op position offers hands-on experience in GIS while working with cutting-edge technology. You will assist in creating and updating essential infrastructure assets, gaining valuable skills in GIS software and data management. With a commitment to safety, integrity, and teamwork, this role is perfect for those eager to contribute to innovative energy solutions. Join a company that values diversity and fosters a collaborative environment, where your contributions can help shape a sustainable future.

Benefits

Flexible benefits program

Free onsite fitness facility

Onsite massage

Onsite child care centre

Free parking

Qualifications

• Enrolled in a GIS related degree or certification program.
• Experience in using GIS, Mapping, and CAD software.

Responsibilities

• Assist in maintenance of ENMAX’s Power Distribution System.
• Create and maintain working drawings and circuit maps.
• Prepare GIS cartographic products.

Skills

GIS Software

Mapping

CAD Software

Microsoft Office Suite

Interpersonal Skills

Education

GIS related degree or certification

Tools

ArcGIS

ArcFM

Job description

Current ENMAX employees are encouraged to apply through their internal Workday access.

Posted: May 2, 2025

Closing Date:May 18, 2025

Position Type: Co-op (4 Month Limited Term starting June, 2025)

Union: CUPE

ENMAX Values – Safety, Integrity, Accountability, Service, Teamwork, Agility, Innovation

PEOPLE. That's the power behind ENMAX Corporation. As one of Alberta's leading energy and utility providers, our employees are the strength and knowledge that continue to drive our success. At the ENMAX group of companies, we look for energy solutions for today, while knowing we have the power to provide for a better tomorrow.

The GIS Practicum Student will provide general GIS support to support the maintenance and updating of ENMAX’s Power Distribution System. During this term, you will gain hands on experience that can be applied towards your GIS education.

Major Responsibilities:

• Assist in maintenance and updating of ENMAX’s Power Distribution System’s infrastructure assets using ArcGIS/ArcFM.

• Create, revise, and maintain various working drawings, circuit maps, schematic drawings, charts, graphs, forms, and other miscellaneous drawings as they pertain to the Power Distribution System.

• Modify and maintain a variety of databases specifically related to ENMAX Assets.

• Maintain project time accounting information.

• Interpret and integrate relevant data from multiple sources, ie. Maps, engineering drawings.

• Prepare GIS cartographic products.

Education Required:

• Enrolled in a GIS related degree or certification program that has a work requirement component as part of its curriculum and/or accreditation.

Qualifications & Experience:

• Experience in using GIS, Mapping, and CAD software (ESRI Products & Drafting data)

• Working knowledge and experience using the Microsoft Office suite of software products including Word, Excel, Access, and PowerPoint

• You must have good interpersonal skills and be able to effectively communicate with a wide variety of customers.

• You must be a self-motivated team player and have the ability to learn and adapt to new and changing technologies and business processes

Competencies:

• Works safely.

• Speaks and writes clearly, listens effectively, and conveys messages with transparency.

• Acts with integrity and takes accountability for actions.

• Consistently applies good judgement and learns from experience.

• Promotes an environment that is respectful, inclusive and celebrates diversity.

• Ensures a solid understanding of ENMAX’s strategy and contributes to the vision.

Did we mention the ENMAX Advantage?

We offer competitive compensation including a comprehensive flexible benefits program, non-downtown location that includes great building amenities such as free onsite fitness facility, onsite massage, onsite child care centre (upon availability, offered from our ENMAX Place location 141 – 50 Ave. SE), free parking and much more. If you share our values and would like to make a difference with your career, join the team and see where the ENMAX possibilities can take you.

Salary: Co-op GIS Practicum (CUPE 2024 hourly rates)

$24.22 – $27.06

Location: This role will be part of our hybrid (home and office) work force with office workspace located at ENMAX Place (141 - 50th Avenue SE, Calgary, AB). You will work from home on Mondays and Fridays and in the office on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday.

Note:

• We have changed the way we connect with our candidates. Initial interviews may be done virtually as well as parts of our on-boarding and job training may be completed remotely.

• If we can provide an accommodation or adjustment to make the process more accessible for you, please let us know. ENMAX welcomes all qualified applicants to apply and is committed to a safe and respectful workplace. It is our aim to have a workplace which is inclusive and values safety, diversity, personal integrity, respect for individual differences, and encourages ownership and accountability for our actions.

• Every ENMAX employee is responsible to take reasonable care to protect the health and safety of themselves, of all other workers, and of the public. Each employee must become familiar with safety procedures and rules applicable to their job and are required to follow themwhile working at ENMAX.

• Must be legal to work in Canada and requires the successful completion of a criminal background check. Two pieces of valid Government issued ID will be required.

• Two professional references will be requested.

• Education requirements for this position will be verified by a third party.

In the spirit of reconciliation, we respectfully acknowledge that we live and work on the traditional lands of Indigenous Peoples. ENMAX headquarters is in Calgary, Alberta, the traditional territory of the Blackfoot Confederacy, comprised of the Siksika, Kainai, Piikani, and Amskapi Piikuni Nations; the Tsuut’ina Nation; and the îyârheNakoda Nations of Chiniki, Bearspaw, and Goodstoney, and home to the Métis Nation of Alberta, as well as many diverse Indigenous people who have made the city their home. We are committed to strengthening relationships with Indigenous Nations and peoples in all communities where we operate, through respect and collaboration.

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