technician, telecommunications

• or equivalent experience

Work site environment

• Outdoors

Work setting

• Urban area
• Rural area
• Various locations

Tasks

• Diagnose and locate equipment faults, and adjust, replace or repair telecommunications equipment
• Inspect and test operation of telecommunications equipment
• Complete and maintain test and service reports
• Determine nature, cause and location of trouble
• Read and interpret blueprints

Computer and technology knowledge

• Telecommunication system

Area of specialization

• Telecommunication service testing
• Telecommunications equipment

Security and safety

• 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
• Ability to distinguish between colours
• Combination of sitting, standing, walking
• Bending, crouching, kneeling
• Manual dexterity

Weight handling

• More than 45 kg (100 lbs)

Personal suitability

• Accurate
• Dependability
• Excellent oral communication
• Initiative
• Reliability

Workplace information

• On the road job

Screening questions

• Are you currently legally able to work in Canada?
• Do you currently reside in proximity to the advertised location?
• Do you have previous experience in this field of employment?
• Do you have the above-indicated required certifications?

Health benefits

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

Financial benefits

• Gasoline paid

Long term benefits

• Deferred Profit Sharing Plan (DPSP)
• Group insurance benefits
• Life insurance
• Long-term care insurance
• Other benefits
• Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP)

Other benefits

• Free parking available
• Learning/training paid by employer
• Paid time off (volunteering or personal days)
• Team building opportunities