Technician Telecommunications

• Electrical/electronics maintenance and repair technology, other
• or equivalent experience

Work site environment

• Outdoors

Work setting

• Rural area
• Various locations

Tasks

• Diagnose and locate equipment faults, and adjust, replace or repair telecommunications equipment
• Inspect and test operation of telecommunications equipment
• Install, arrange, remove and maintain telephone equipment, wiring and associated hardware
• Repair or replace defective telephone equipment
• Test installed telephone systems to locate transmission faults
• Analyze test results and adjust, change or repair switching system, network, associated equipment and software
• Complete and maintain test and service reports
• Determine nature, cause and location of trouble
• Initiate the dispatch of appropriate repair personnel
• Inspect and test trunking systems
• Install electromechanical, analog and digital trunking systems, circuits and equipment in telecommunications central offices and switching centres
• Instruct apprentices
• Operate computerized testing systems to conduct service tests on customer lines and equipment
• Ensure health and safety regulations are followed
• Climb ladders or operate hydraulic buckets

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

• Communication Electrician Trade Certification

Computer and Technology Knowledge

• Telephone system
• Trunking system
• Computerized testing system
• Telecommunication system

Technical operations experience

• Communication satellite

Equipment and machinery experience

• HVAC

Area of specialization

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

Security and safety

• Basic security clearance
• Criminal record check
• Driver’s validity licence check

Transportation/travel information

• Valid driver’s licence
• Vehicle supplied by employer
• Willing to travel

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Fast-paced environment
• Tight deadlines
• Attention to detail
• Bending, crouching, kneeling
• Manual dexterity

Weight handling

• Up to 45 kg (100 lbs)

Own tools/equipment

• Tools
• Safety equipment/gear
• Steel-toed safety boots
• Hard hat
• Safety glasses/goggles

Personal suitability

• Accurate
• Dependability
• Excellent oral communication
• Excellent written communication
• Flexibility
• Initiative
• Judgement
• Reliability
• Team player

Workplace information

• On the road job

Screening questions

• Are you available for shift or on-call work?
• Are you available for the advertised start date?
• Are you currently legally able to work in Canada?
• Do you have previous experience in this field of employment?
• Do you have the above-indicated required certifications?
• What is the highest level of study you have completed?

Health benefits

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

Long term benefits

• Life insurance
• Maternity and parental benefits

Other benefits

• Free parking available
• Learning/training paid by employer
• On-site amenities
• On-site recreation and activities
• Paid time off (volunteering or personal days)
• Team building opportunities
• Parking available