Electronics Technician

Company Description

ADGA provides strategic vision, world-class technology, and service excellence in the areas of defence, security, and enterprise computing to clients in the federal government, other levels of government, and the private sector. In a world dominated by convergence, ADGA provides the expertise and innovation that organizations need to stay safe, efficient, and productive. This is based on an exceptional balance sheet built since 1967, protecting some of Canada's most critical assets. Headquartered in Ottawa, with offices across Canada, ADGA is a privately owned Canadian company employing more than 800 employees, technical consultants, and subject matter experts.

Job Description

ADGA is hiring an Electronics Technician to work in the electronics workshop that we manage for a correctional services institute in Nova Scotia.

Responsibilities:

• Performs preventative and corrective maintenance in accordance with approved maintenance plans.
• Ensures that test equipment is calibrated on a regular basis as per an approved calibration plan.
• Restores systems by replacing faulty modules or components. Repairs faulty modules on-site when feasible.
• Makes necessary arrangements for modules to be repaired at the supplier’s plant or at contractor’s in-house repair facilities when repair is not possible on site.
• Records all maintenance and repair activities in the electronic maintenance information system (MIS).
• Maintains records showing all preventive and corrective maintenance activities, including test results.
• Prepares and submits reports to the institutional representatives as specified in this document. Institutional representatives may request frequent meetings to monitor daily activities and unusual issues/problems.
• Performs annual inventory check of electronic security systems, their major components, and major spare parts. Reports anomalies to institutional representatives for resolution.
• Inspects and tests items returning from repair facilities to ensure they are operational and meet relevant quality parameters, including incoming spare parts.
• Maintains clean working areas; sweeping, washing, and vacuuming floors as required.
• Complies with all local safety and security rules and regulations as published by the Institution.
• Provides telephone support to other Technicians when requested.
• Available for on-call services after regular hours as per the local on-call schedule.
• Submits reports to the Regional Supervisor.
• Proactively researches and stays up to date with newly installed systems to manage the equipment effectively.

Qualifications

• A minimum of a college degree from a technology program or equivalent. A combination of education and experience with proven ability to perform the duties of the position may be accepted.
• Knowledge of communications in GP test equipment, commercial and personal computers and their peripherals, as well as MS Office Suite software experience.
• This position requires exposure to information that requires a security clearance. All applicants must meet eligibility requirements for contracting with the Government of Canada.

Other 'Nice-to-Have' Qualifications:

• The technician must be able to communicate his/her ideas clearly, which requires good interpersonal skills in order to problem-solve and interact at the client site effectively.
• Decisions require clear conceptual thinking of complex technical situations; advice must be sought if uncertainty exists.
• Either the CompTIA A+ and/or Network+ certifications are an asset. Certifications including Working at Heights (Fall Arrest), First Aid, Confined Space, and WHMIS are all assets as well.
• A very good understanding of RF, CATV, CCTV, PA/intercom, and automated control systems is an asset.

Additional Information

• ECO (Emergency call out) pay $200/rotation.
• Paid vacation.
• Medical/Dental Benefits.
• Safety footwear and uniform allowance.
• Training support.

Work-Life Balance

We strongly support a healthy and productive work-life balance. This starts with a flexible approach to work, and policies designed to support employees through their day-to-day routines and major life events. For example, we offer a Maternity/Parental Top-Up (up to 52 weeks) and a Reservist Leave Top-Up (up to 180 days).

Belong@ADGA

ADGA continuously strives to integrate advanced Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI) approaches and practices into our work culture. Our employee-based DEI Committee explores activities and invites discussions that foster an environment where all employees feel valued, respected, and heard.

Compensation

Above and beyond our commitment to offer a competitive base salary, ADGA has a company-wide profit-sharing plan for all full-time and part-time employees.

Comprehensive Benefits and Total Rewards

We offer a comprehensive benefit program, providing employees with the choice between base or enhanced plans. Depending on the plan, ADGA pays for Health & Dental, a Health Spending Account, Short-Term Disability, an Employee Assistance Program, and a Telemedicine service. Also offered: discounts on gym memberships, 5,000+ perks through Perkoplis, a Deferred Profit Sharing Plan, and access to a wide range of other employee-centric services and savings programs.