GIS Technologist - CO-OP Student

Job Brief

There is an opportunity for a student to aid in maintaining, contributing and completing the datasets representing the utility system as the Lethbridge Electric Utility implements the ESRI Utility Network.

The Electric Utility has built an Arc/FM GIS based system to support our electrical grid and fiber communication system. There is an opportunity for a student to aid in maintaining, contributing and completing the datasets representing the utility system as the Lethbridge Electric Utility implements the ESRI Utility Network. This work will require intensive use of Spatial Databases, Geometric Networks and a variety of other GIS and development skills.

TERM: 1 Year term position

WAGE: $31.32 per hour

This work is considered highly technical work and the majority of it will fall under the following areas:

• Quality Assurance of our datasets. Confirming the validity of our systems
• through detailed electronic drawings and paper maps
• ArcGIS/ArcFM data entry and maintenance
• Provide excellent customer service, instruction and technical support for users of the Arc/FM system
• Provide excellent customer service, instruction and technical support for in-house developed systems and tools
• Analysis of workflows and tools that are currently deployed and contribute to the development, deployment and maintenance of new modern workflows and tools
  
  

We will require a resourceful self-starter in this role due to the highly technical work involved. Accuracy, time management and efficiency are all factors that must be adhered to.

Qualifications

• Students enrolled in their second through fourth year of undergraduate studies in a University or College program, or graduate studies in Engineering Design, GIS or Geomatics Technology from a recognized institution
• The successful candidate will require excellent communication and documentation skills
• Considerable related experience would be of value
• Strong understanding of ESRI’s GIS software, especially ArcMap, ArcGIS Catalog, ArcGIS Enterprise and Networking Extensions
• An understanding of geometric networks, ArcFM and multi user enterprise Geo-Database is a definite asset
• An understanding of surveying, engineering principles, asset management and electrical systems would be an asset
• Basic understanding of RDBMS scripting, programming and ETL processes
• Understanding of databases and query languages (particularly Microsoft SQL Server, MS SQL, TSQL)
• Understanding of python scripting language (as related to geo-processing)
• Good time management skills
  
  

We are looking for a results-oriented team member who demonstrates professionalism, critical thinking and is committed to providing exemplary public service in a team environment.

For Further Information On This Opportunity, Please Contact

Alaa Abdel Khaliq, Electric Data Systems Manager @ 403-329-7374 or [email protected]

Qualified candidates are invited to submit their resume with cover letter, online at:

www.lethbridge.ca

Closing Date: December 5, 2024, at 11:59 p.m.

All candidates are thanked in advance for their interest. Only individuals selected for interviews will be contacted.

CUPE Local 70

The City of Lethbridge (

All applicants are thanked in advance for their interest. Only individuals selected for interviews will be contacted.