Entry Level Software Developer Jobs in Abbotsford, BC

Providing a wide range of GIS drafting support within two primary areas; the preparation of accompanying Permit drawings, submitted for municipal approval for new developments requiring new gas mains or maintenance work on gas mains requiring municipal approval, and updating gas distribution GIS data including gas mains and headers, system damages and addressing. 

• Operates an Geographic Information System (GIS) and Computer Assisted Drafting (CAD) System (AutoCAD).

• Produces and revises a variety of drawings using CAD and manual techniques, relating to gas transmission, intermediate and distribution system expansions, alterations and replacements, which include but not limited to:
  • MCO and SHO drawings for construction from design layouts, engineering and architectural plans, sketches, rough notes and/or verbal instructions. Includes the location of all gas facilities, foreign utilities and above/below ground structures;
  • regulator vault isometric drawings, regulator station site plans, valving maps, study area schematics, and related details;
  • the layout of profile drawings for Main Construction Orders (MCO's) and special projects, may include legal information, engineering drawings, survey notes, etc.;
  • miscellaneous profile drawings of gas system layouts and material requirements for railway crossings, pipeline crossings, waterway crossings, easements, and other related gas orders. Includes the location of all gas facilities, foreign utilities and above/below ground structures;
  • miscellaneous civil, mechanical, piping and architectural drawings;
  • miscellaneous maps and charts; and
  • performs integrity checks for drawings as required.

• Maintains data integrity and connectivity in the GIS System by:
  • Inputting, processing, manipulating and presenting new and revising existing data in accordance with standards, procedures and system rules such as:
    • all legal and address updates;
    • all gas facilities (e.g. transmission, intermediate and distribution systems).
  • importing data from multiple sources and entering this data using such methods as data transfer, digitizing and scanning.
  • interpreting and posting landbase and gas as built information from a variety of sources including legals, MCO, SHO, work orders, field sketches and verbal instructions;
  • liaising with other FortisBC departments (e.g. records, engineering, system planning, corrosion, install centre, surveyors, field crews) and outside agencies (e.g. municipalities, utility companies, contractors) for clarification of work performed;
  • running QA/QC connectivity tools to check for errors in the GIS (includes viewing the errors, determining the best solution, and making corrections); and
  • surveying boundaries.

• Recommends/implements additions and/or revised procedures and standards to promote efficient use of the GIS by:
  • developing, discussing and implementing methods of resolving minor operational/procedural problems;
  • discussing methods of resolving major operational/procedural problems with manager, work leader, Operation Support, Install Coordinators, GIS Tech's and/or computer support;
  • conducting specific tests and procedures;
  • evaluating and reporting on software system capabilities;
  • provides technical advice to staff in other departments related to drafting processes.

• Provides technical advice/training and guidance to GIS users regarding the layout of drawings, and the application of mapping standards and procedures.

• Checks new and as-built drawings and designs for accuracy, conformity with design requirements and adherence to established standards. Discusses corrections with others.

• Designs and produces custom maps and reports as required.

• Updates Landbase and Utility Information by means of:
  • Realigning existing gas facilities;
  • Warping

• Operates and maintains reproduction equipment including a photocopier, plotter and scanner.

• Performs clerical duties such as:
  • gathering, correlating and preparing information for processing various project drawings;
  • maintaining record keeping systems associated with gas construction and planning;
  • forwarding work orders for scanning, printing and distribution to in-house emergency crews/EOC and some outside agencies

• May be required to visit land title, municipal and civic web sites to obtain legal plans/related material.

• Performs duties of a minor nature related to the above duties, which do not affect the rating of the job.

• Education: Completion of a recognized post-secondary technician certificate program in an appropriate architectural/civil/structural/drafting program.
• Experience: Three (3) years directly related relevant work experience, which includes two (2) years of experience as a GIS Drafter.
• Knowledge of computer systems operations, environment and peripherals.
• Working knowledge of specialized software in use in the department, such as GIS, DCRS (digital construction records system), AutoCAD and MS Office.
• Knowledge of other data processing and engineering software (e.g. FME Server, AutoCAD, Digitized Construction Management System, Filenet).
• Courteous, professional manner in dealing with internal and external contacts.
• Ability to multitask and work under pressure during peak workload situations.
• Sound analytical and decision-making skills, including the ability to interpret data from a variety of sources.
• Sound knowledge of systems operations and construction and maintenance processes and procedures.
• Sound oral, written and presentation skills.
• Intermediate level keyboarding skills, including the ability to format correspondence, reports and charts.