Temporary jobs in Canada (27,949 jobs)

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Employers hiring include HealthCareersInSask.ca (1,832 listings), Winnipeg Regional Health Authority (1,003 listings), Canada Post - Postes Canada (940 listings).

Common roles: Retail sales associate, Registered nurse, Practical nurse.

3,547 of these listings include employer-provided pay. Open a job to see its currency and pay period.

Advertised starting pay
Pay period	Median starting pay	Listings
CAD / hour	20.00	2,825
CAD / year	70,000.00	355
CAD / month	5,692.25	42

Employer-listed minimums from at least 10 listings per currency and pay period. These are advertised starting amounts, not employee salaries. Jobs without a minimum and unusual amounts are excluded.

Workplace classifications: 0% remote, 9% hybrid, 91% on-site, 0% not specified. Hybrid and on-site classifications may be inferred from descriptions. Check the original ad.

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Hydro Ottawa

GIS/CAD Technician (Temporary - 12 Months)

Ottawa, ON, Canada

Full-time

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Job details

Job type: Full-time
Apply by: Nov 28, 2026
Posting language: English
Posted: Oct 27, 2026

Original job description

Please Note: If you are a current Hydro Ottawa employee with access to Workday, apply to this job via the Workday application.

At Hydro Ottawa, we power the lives of the people in the communities we serve.

As the electricity distributor to the Nation’s Capital, our work powers the essential activities that make up our lives - at home, at work and at play. And as Ontario’s largest municipally-owned producer of green power, we are leading the way to a greener tomorrow.

We are seeking a GIS/CAD Technician who enjoys hands-on work with the support of a collaborative team; a problem solver who always puts safety first. Without you, we’d be in the dark.

Are you ready to make a difference in our community?

JOB SUMMARY

The GIS/CAD Technician is responsible for the preparation and maintenance of clear, complete and accurate GIS and CAD drawings, including new construction, station, operating maps and standards drawings, utilizing Computer-Aided Drafting (CAD) and Geographic Information System (GIS) software. The GIS/CAD Technician is also responsible for the development and maintenance of the Geographic Information System (GIS) and Outage Management System (OMS).

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES

The essential responsibilities of the job include but are not necessarily restricted to the following:

Produce and revise electrical and associated civil engineering drawings, GIS baseplan and as-built plant records in accordance with Hydro Ottawa drafting and engineering standards.
Produce construction drawings for new residential, commercial, overhead, communication and civil underground projects. Produce and maintain system records and attributes within the GIS for the purposes of outage management, planning and records management
Develop and maintain schematic and operating maps for overhead and underground distribution and sub-transmission systems
Produce and revise standards drawings and custom details
Produce facility station and architectural drawings
Maintain substation digital filing system to ensure drawings are accurate and up-to-date
Maintain streetlight records in the GIS system and third party attachments
Assist in the development of Hydro Ottawa GIS and drafting standards
Update record databases to ensure accuracy and integrity
Maintain hard copy and digital records
Plot drawings as required or prepare drawings for issue to an external printing contractor; distribute internally or externally printed drawings
Coordinate with internal clients and communicate with external consultants, municipal agencies and other utilities
Assist with training as required
Prepare and deliver oral presentations
Order drafting and printing supplies, and arrange printer/plotter service calls
Perform field work as required
Compile data from Engineering staff, consultants, and internal archives to ensure GIS records are accurate, relevant and current
Generate accurate as-built drawings for permanent record
Develop and maintain the GIS and OMS systems
Receive, convert and maintain digital landbase mapping, including topographic, cadastral, easements and central registry information
Create and maintain SCADA system based drawings
Prepare custom thematic maps
Participate in GIS data conversion programs
Collect and process global positioning system (GPS) data
Perform other related duties as required

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Post-secondary education in a technical discipline, preferably in a Geographic Information System (GIS), civil engineering, or cartographic field
Experience using computer-aided drafting software
Experience developing or maintaining a GIS or digital mapping system

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

English essential, both oral and written
Bilingual (French/English) considered an asset
Valid drivers’ license - Class G

The terms and conditions of employment for this position are governed by the collective agreement between Hydro Ottawa Limited and IBEW Local 636.

Hydro Ottawa offers a Hybrid Work Model. Hybrid work is position specific, details of the hybrid model will be discussed with successful candidates.

Hydro Ottawa may use artificial intelligence (“AI”) during the recruitment process to aid in the screening and selection of candidates.

Location:

Ottawa, ON

The terms and conditions of employment for this position are governed by the collective agreement between Hydro Ottawa Limited and the applicable union.

Pay Range Minimum:

$59,000.50

Pay Range Maximum:

$90,668.50

Posting End Date (if applicable):

November 27, 2026

Hydro Ottawa is committed to establishing a qualified workforce that reflects the diverse population it serves and we encourage applications from all qualified individuals. We are also committed to preventing and removing barriers to employment for people with disabilities, and we invite you to inform us should you have any accessibility or accommodation needs.

Applicants must be legally entitled to work in Canada.

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Responsibilities

The GIS/CAD Technician is responsible for producing and maintaining accurate electrical and civil engineering drawings, GIS baseplans, and as-built records. They also manage system records for outage management and support the development of GIS and drafting standards.

Requirements

Candidates must have post-secondary education in a technical discipline such as GIS, civil engineering, or cartography. Experience with computer-aided drafting software and digital mapping systems is required.

Skills

GIS
CAD
Drafting
Engineering drawings
Outage management system
Mapping
Data integrity
Technical documentation
GPS data processing
Substation design
Electrical distribution
Civil engineering
Database management
Field work
Schematic design

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Keywords

GIS
CAD
Drafting
Engineering
Mapping
Outage Management System
OMS
SCADA
GPS
Electrical distribution
Civil engineering
Cartography
As-built records
Topographic mapping
Cadastral
Easements
Substation
Database management
Technical documentation
Hydro Ottawa
Utilities
Infrastructure
Schematic maps
Data conversion
Field work

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