Greater Sudbury Utilities | GIS Technician

GIS Technician

Greater Sudbury Utilities Inc. (GSU) is a diversified community-owned corporation focused on excellence innovation and growth. The GSU group of companies provides leadership in energy distribution alternative generation water heater rental products and leading-edge telecommunications technologies and services.

Do you have a passion for geospatial data and technologies and are looking to make an impact Greater Sudbury Utilities is looking for a GIS Technician who demonstrates strong technical expertise effective data management skills and a high level of attention to detail.

This position assists in maintaining and continuing to develop the organizations utility databases.

The successful candidate will have:

• Technical diploma in GIS Geomatics Geography Engineering Technology Civil Engineering or equivalent.
• Two years experience with GIS (ArcGIS) and/or CAD (AutoCAD).
• Knowledge of electrical fundamentals design standards and distribution system layouts.
• Knowledge of land registry title searches survey plans land division approvals and private plant transfers.
• Experience integrating CAD and GIS data using mobile field devices and GNSS; surveying or high locational accuracy data collection experience is an asset.
• Strong communication interpersonal and organizational skills.
• Proficiency with MS Office including Word Excel and Outlook.
• Valid Class G drivers license.
• Experience editing Esri utility networks is an asset.
• Ability to learn continuously and adapt to changing technology.
• Ability to communicate with technical and non-technical peers and build strong working relationships.
• Utility linear and hierarchical data experience preferred (hydro telecom water wastewater or drainage).
• Experience with mobile field workers work orders GIS and asset management systems is an asset.

Details: 40 hours per week Monday to Friday in accordance with the collective agreement. This position is based in Sudbury Ontario. GSU offers a comprehensive benefit package participation in the OMERS defined benefit pension plan ongoing training and support with an annual salary range of $89000.00 to $98000.00.

Discover life in Sudbury Northern Ontarios largest city. Come work and live in a vibrant welcoming community surrounded by 330 lakes and natures beauty. With affordable housing short commutes with year-round recreational opportunities like hiking fishing skiing mountain biking boating and so much more. Whether you are looking to raise a family advance your career or enjoy an active lifestyle Sudbury is a place where you can thrive personally and professionally.

Interested applicants are invited to submit a detailed resume by July 7^th 2026 no later than 4:30 pm. to:

GSU is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing a recruitment process that respects the dignity and independence of all candidates. We thank all applicants for their interest in our organization; however only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted. Accommodation is available for applicants with disabilities. Should you be contacted by GSU please advise if you require an accommodation.