technician, telecommunications

Job Details

Work Term: Permanent

Work Language: English

Hours: 40 hours per week

Education: Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Experience: 1 year to less than 2 years

Work Environment

• Outdoors
• At heights
• Confined spaces

Work Setting

• Installation
• Maintenance
• On-site customer service
• Rural area
• Field work - historic

Tasks

• Inspect and test cable signals and associated equipment
• Repair cable signals
• Diagnose and locate equipment faults, and adjust, replace or repair telecommunications equipment
• Install, arrange, remove and maintain telephone equipment, wiring and associated hardware
• Test installed telephone systems to locate transmission faults
• Complete and maintain test and service reports
• Climb and work aloft on poles, ladders or other support structures
• Maintain and repair aerial and underground transmission systems
• Test motor vehicle electrical assemblies, equipment and wiring for proper performance
• Test and measure voltage, loads, ground faults integrity of circuits
• Inspect to ensure that safe working conditions are maintained
• Operate communications equipment

Communication Systems Experience

• Total communication

Technical Operations Experience

• Communication satellite

Equipment, Systems and Controls Experience

• Radio communication equipment

Type of Industry Experience

• Telecommunication and communications

Area of Specialization

• Switch network installation and repair
• Telecommunication service testing
• Telecommunications equipment
• Satellite dishes

Transportation/Travel Information

• Valid driver's licence
• Willing to travel

Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities

• Fast-paced environment
• Tight deadlines
• Attention to detail
• Ability to distinguish between colours
• Combination of sitting, standing, walking
• Bending, crouching, kneeling
• Manual dexterity
• Weight handling: Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)

Personal Suitability

• Client focus
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Excellent oral and written communication
• Flexibility
• Initiative
• Judgement
• Organized
• Reliability
• Team player
• Accurate
• Dependability

Health Benefits

• Dental plan
• Disability benefits
• Health care plan
• Paramedical services coverage
• Vision care benefits

Financial Benefits

• Bonus

Other Benefits

• Free parking available
• On-site housing options
• Paid time off (volunteering or personal days)
• Team building opportunities

Screening Questions

• Are you currently legally able to work in Canada?
• Are you willing to relocate for this position?
• Do you have previous experience in this field of employment?