Gis Technician Ii - Telecom

48945 - Regular - Ongoing

General Accountabilities:

• Model outside plant (OSP) fibre optic networks and facilities using GIS and Inventory Management Systems
• Work with various datasets, including externally supplied GIS data, and internally maintained datasets, as well as Engineering designs and specifications

• Maintain data quality by auditing and ensuring data is accurate, relevant, complete, and consistent
• Perform data analysis and prepare reports and/or digital maps to support various business functions
• Prepare diagrams, data exports, and other documents using GIS and other tools
• Facilitate and manage fibre optic strands reservations for new network circuit designs
• Review and action incoming locate requests, new utility proposals (PUCC), and markup requests
• Assist our network operations centre (NOC) and field technicians in troubleshooting fibre network issues. Including coordinating fibre cable repairs when applicable. On-call rotation.
• Prepare, organize and maintaining department records, documentation, procedures
• Train and provide support to end users and staff on processes and information systems
• Assist in the evaluation of new software systems
• Perform other duties as required
• On-call duties

Selection Criteria

Essential Knowledge:

• Knowledge of computer technology and Information Systems (Geographic Information Systems, Relational Database Systems)

• Knowledge of mathematics, mapping principles, geography, and geographic data analysis
• Good knowledge of database technology related to GIS in order to prepare source documents for importing/exporting to computer systems
• Knowledge of OSP components including their purpose, physical attributes, and limitations
• Familiar with OSP construction and maintenance activities
• Familiar with and understands utility network drawings and designs
• General knowledge of telecom technologies, services, and their components

• Good knowledge of English to effectively communicate with staff, clients, suppliers and government agencies
• Excellent communication, interpersonal and teamwork skills
• Grade 12 plus up to one year further concentrated study

Essential Experience:

• Working GIS experience with, but not limited to; ESRI ArcGIS, ESRI ArcMap, Schneider ArcFM Fiber Manager

• Proficient in Excel and for the purpose of analyzing, preparing data for download/upload to computer systems
• Proven organizational, time management, analytical, listening, verbal and written communications skills
• A period of 5 years of related working experience. Experience with commercial telecommunication networks is preferable

Hydro One employees, you can apply online via the Careers module in Success Factors. To access Success Factors, click on the Talent Management link in the Applications drop-down menu on the HydroNet site. Otherwise, if you do not have Hydro One computer access, forward your application to Careers@HydroOne.com. In the event you are experiencing difficulties applying to this job please visit myHR.

Deadline: February 12, 2024 

Questions about the posting should be directed to the hiring manager. If you are selected for an interview or further evaluation and require special accommodations please speak with the hiring manager.

NOTE: An Employee who is the successful applicant to a vacancy that results in a move between the Hydro One companies (Hydro One Networks, Hydro One Telecom and Hydro One Remotes) will have his/her EI and CPP deductions restarted. If as a result of the restart of these deductions the employee over contributes to EI and/or CPP, the employee will be eligible for a refund of the over contribution through their personal income tax return. For further details, please contact the HR Support Centre.