RADIO SYSTEMS SPECIALIST

Would you like to be part of an organization that is focused on sustaining and improving the Public Safety Radio Network services that our Province relies on to protect our communities and keep Ontarians safe during emergencies? Are you an innovative and collaborative leader that identifies opportunities for continuous improvement and building strong relationships and partnerships to meet program goals and objectives? Do Public Safety Radio Network operations and oversight, procurement and contract management, customer service, and project management interest you? If so, consider this opportunity within the Ministry of the Solicitor General.

The Government of Ontario is taking immediate action to replace the Province’s aging Public Safety Radio Network, which more than 38,000 first responders across the Province rely on. This mission-critical network provides mobile radio communications, which is a communication lifeline in emergency situations for ambulance, paramedic, and hospital services, the Ontario Provincial Police, correctional services, natural resources, transportation, revenue enforcement, environment enforcement, and parks when responding to the needs of the public. The network covers approximately 750,000 square kilometres, making it the largest public safety radio network in North America.

The Government Mobile Communications Branch is looking for a talented Radio Systems Specialist to work amongst a diverse team of Ontario Public Service (OPS) professionals on this high-profile, complex, challenging, enterprise-wide, public safety transition project. In this position, you will lead projects and teams related to the planning and implementation of the new network across the Province.

If you have proven experience working on large-scale, complex projects and project teams like this, or multiple concurrent IT projects, and want to be part of the dedicated team revitalizing the critical lifeline of emergency response in Ontario, we want you!

Please Note: The successful candidate will have the option of working from the following office locations:

• 21 College Street, Toronto
• 200 First Avenue, North Bay

OPS Commitment to Diversity, Inclusion, Accessibility, and Anti-Racism:

We are committed to build a workforce that reflects the communities we serve and to promote a diverse, anti-racist, inclusive, accessible, merit-based, respectful and equitable workplace.

We invite all interested individuals to apply and encourage applications from people with disabilities, Indigenous, Black, and racialized individuals, as well as people from a diversity of ethnic and cultural origins, sexual orientations, gender identities and expressions.

Visit the OPS Anti-Racism Policy and the OPS Diversity and Inclusion Blueprint pages to learn more about the OPS commitment to advance racial equity, accessibility, diversity, and inclusion in the public service.

We offer employment accommodation across the recruitment process and all aspects of employment consistent with the requirements of Ontario’s Human Rights Code. Refer to the “How to apply” section if you require a disability-related accommodation.

What can I expect to do in this role?

As a Radio Systems Specialist, you will:

• Provide specialized expertise for mobile and portable radio networks/systems
• Develop and recommend short- and long-term strategies that account for current and future operational radio requirements
• Develop operational proposals to ensure compatibility, interoperability and integration of related government systems
• Plan and assist with audits and/or oversee the implementation of approved or proposed initiatives/acquisitions of related radio equipment, systems, subsystems, and the applications from proposal stage through the development phases
• Assist in day-to-day logistical planning and co-ordination for training delivery with unit training lead and develop, implement and deliver other related training
• Oversee mobile and related radio systems and operational development, maintenance or support activities

How do I qualify?

Mandatory

• You must possess a valid class ‘G’ driver’s license or equivalent as recognized in the Province of Ontario.

Business Knowledge

• You have knowledge of all sub-system components involved in the public safety service provider telecommunications system such as mobile, portable base radios and repeaters, standby and backup power systems, and radio system switches and communications consoles.
• You are able to analyze and diagnose system design and components.
• You have knowledge of system design criteria and theoretical principles.

Technical Knowledge

• You have knowledge of related public safety radio software programs used in system design and operations for the preparation of reports, spreadsheets and presentations.
• You have knowledge of the current and future state radio system to diagnose problems and accommodate changes or upgrades.

Analytical and Problem-Solving Skills

• You have excellent analytical, evaluative and problem-solving skills to analyze, assess and evaluate future business plans, needs of clients, and network traffic, and conduct cost/benefit analyses for new telecommunications requirements.
• You can conduct research, and investigate technical capabilities of equipment/services available from other government/private agencies and companies.

Project Management and Leadership Skills

• You have knowledge of project management methodology, analytical tools and processes, tendering process, contract administration and operational support methodology to provide group leadership to projects.
• You are able to develop project plans and schedules, develop, and provide input into, project budgets, estimate resources and conduct technical and financial analyses of proposals or end-user requirements.
• You have knowledge of contracts and contractors to resolve system performance or failure issues by selecting the appropriate supplier.

Communication, Interpersonal and Leadership Skills

• You have excellent oral communication and interpersonal skills to liaise with all levels of ministry personnel and external personnel from agencies.
• You are able to precisely explain the nature of the problem and work to be performed, resolving issues with the providers of various telecommunications sub-systems.
• You have excellent written communication skills to present technical information to system users and other personnel, with a need to translate technical terminology.
• You are able to discuss and resolve system issues and problems, identify and explain alternative solutions, and illustrate costs/benefits of various options.
• You have effective interpersonal skills to consult and mediate solutions between client managers, private/public partners and service/product vendor representatives.

Additional Information:Address:
1 Permanent, 21 College St, 3rd Flr, Toronto, Toronto Region or 200 First Ave W, North Bay, North Region, Criminal Record and Judicial Matters Check (Fingerprint Based), Canadian Border Services Check, Credit History Check, Driver’s License History, Local Police Databases Search, Social Networking Search

Compensation Group: Ontario Public Service Employees Union

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Schedule: 6

Category: Information Technology

Posted on: Thursday, July 7, 2022

Note:
In accordance with the Ontario Public Service (OPS), Employment Screening Checks Policy (ESCP), the top candidate(s) may be required to undergo a security screening check. Refer to the above to determine the screening checks that are required for this position.

Required security screening checks along with your written consent, will be sent to the Transition and Security Office (TSO), Talent Development Branch, Talent and Leadership Division to evaluate the results. If applicable, the TSO, with your written consent, will request and obtain any additional employment screening checks that were not obtained directly by you.

A record under the Criminal Code and/or other federal offence record(s) does not automatically mean you will be ineligible for the position. The employment screening check(s) will only be reviewed and evaluated by the TSO for the purpose of making a security clearance decision. The details of an individual’s employment screening check(s) will be considered in specific relation to the duties and responsibilities of the position being filled. Employment screening check records will be maintained by the TSO and kept strictly confidential.

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