Engineering Information Technician II

• Utilizes CAD (Computer Aided Drafting) technology to produce engineering drawings from source information which may include field notes record drawings sketches field survey data and base mapping. Creates and maintains both 2d and 3d data models in CAD and GIS.
• Prepares engineering design and record drawings for the Engineering and Technology Services Department in support of engineering capital program. Applies existing standards to obtain consistency and quality on output and reviews external CAD submissions for standards compliance.
• Contributes to annual engineering specifications review; prepares standard CAD templates for internal and external use.
• Research (from GIS database and engineering records) and delivers distribution and collection system information to HW departments and outside individuals or agencies. Facilitates data delivery to outside individuals or agencies following HWs documented workflow.
• Assists in the maintenance of an organized filing system of record drawings and record information received as per drawing management workflows; establishes links between records and related spatial assets in GIS regularly addresses drawing table quality control reports and maintains legacy drawing relationships.
• Updates and maintains the HWs corporate GIS database from record packages helpdesk tickets and other records provided by the organization. Assists with data checking quality control audits follow-up reporting and peer review of updating projects.
• Provides support through the creation of products generated from GIS CAD and other engineering datasets. Products may include static maps/drawings (PDF) dynamic maps (web GIS maps/apps) plans sketches posters charts tables reports etc. Delivers products in accordance with Engineering Information service fulfillment targets. Production of these products may require the use of geo-processing tools and data analysis.
• Participates in the learning of the latest computer technology related to CAD and GIS through in-house and external in-person and/or virtual classroom training. Attends subject related conferences pending approval. Participates in HW professional development opportunities (i.e. field trips plant tours lunch & learns information sessions etc.). May assist GIS Coordinator in training new staff on team workflows.
• Participates in requirements gathering exercises training regression testing and User Acceptance Testing (UAT) of GIS / CAD upgrades applications and tools as they are developed; internally or externally. Adopts new GIS / CAD software applications tools and workflows as they are implemented. Becomes familiar with and utilizes applicable GIS applications as they are developed.
• Assists Data Analysts to develop quality control measures to ensure data integrity which may include providing feedback testing and implementation of data QC applications. Utilizes QC script reports and custom-built tools to review GIS updates completed by workgroup. Utilizes geoprocessing tools to review updates to GIS Data.
• Assists in the writing and production of documentation in support of GIS / CAD applications tools and workflows. May include test cases user documentation training material workflows etc.
• Participates in professional development assignments and opportunities. May include assignment to specific projects where sharing of GIS knowledge and experience may be required.
• Performs such other related duties as may be assigned.

• Education: Diploma in geomatics discipline (GIS Remote Sensing Planning Cartography) or diploma in CAD or equivalent related training and experience.
• Experience: Three years of related experience in GIS data maintenance mapping and analysis or three years working in an engineering office providing CAD services.

As Atlantic Canadas Largest Water Utility our purpose is to supply and safeguard sustainable high-quality water services.

Everything we do at Halifax Water is tied to our purpose. With employees who are dedicated to supplying high-quality services for water wastewater and stormwater through a One Team One Water attitude we can meet the challenges of a growing population aging infrastructure and increasing regulatory compliance.

Halifax Water employees strive to be stewards of our environment and are fueled by a passion to serve our communities. Employee commitment and dedication of service mean a great deal to our customers stakeholders and to Halifax Water.

As an employee Halifax Water is proud to offer you:

• Pension & Benefits: We invest in our employees. As a member of our team you will have access to a competitive benefits package including health insurance retirement plans long-term disability paid holidays vacation sick leave fitness incentives and much more. Learn more about the benefits of working at Halifax Water on our website;
• Diversity Equity and Inclusion: We continually foster a more diverse workforce representative of our communities at all job levels. We know that a diverse workforce positively contributes to our success and the success of our community.
• Career & Professional Development: We encourage job development opportunities for all employees including on-the-job training tuition assistance eLearning courses classroom-based training and more.

We are committed to providing a safe and hazard-free work environment. Our employees health and well-being are a top priority and we promote a safety-first culture to provide daily healthy safe sustainable and reliable services. We take this responsibility seriously and feel immense pride in reaching beyond industry service standards.

As a public service utility operating critical infrastructure on behalf of our customers our employees are trained in Emergency Measures Operations (EMO) and Incident Command System (ICS). This type of training allows Halifax Water to respond to all emergencies from simple water main breaks to keeping customer water flowing (water wastewater and stormwater) through Hurricanes and other major natural events.

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