electronics technician

Kamloops Communications; Kamloops; On-site; CAD 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A local communications company in Kamloops is looking for a Technician to install and maintain equipment. The ideal candidate has experience in telecommunications, excellent communication skills, and a college diploma. Benefits include health and dental plans, life insurance, and free parking. This role requires on-site work with no remote options.

Benefits

Dental plan

Health care plan

Free parking available

Qualifications

• Experience with telecommunication and communications.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with tight deadlines.
• Valid driver's license required.

Responsibilities

• Install, maintain, and service equipment.
• Assist in design, development, and testing.
• Supervise technical staff and complete work orders.

Skills

Client focus

Excellent oral communication

Excellent written communication

Team player

Education

College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 1 year to 2 years

Tools

Networking hardware

MS Office

Electronic testing equipment

Job description

Overview

Languages

English

Education

• College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 1 year to 2 years
• or equivalent experience
  
  

Experience

Experience an asset

On site

Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.

Work site environment

• At heights
• Outdoors
  
  

Work setting

• Office
• On-site customer service
• Remote location
• Rural area
  
  

Level of expertise

• Technician
  
  

Responsibilities

Tasks

• Install equipment
• Maintain equipment
• Service equipment
• Assist in design, development and testing
• Assist in preparing estimates, schedules, specifications and reports
• Assist in inspecting, testing and adjusting electronic components
• Calibrate electronic equipment and instruments
• Assist in building and testing prototypes to specifications
• Collect and compile operational or experimental data
• Conduct or supervise the installation, commissioning, and operation of electrical and electronic equipment and systems
• Set up and operate specialized and standard test equipment to diagnose, test and analyze the performance of electrical and electronic components, assemblies and systems
• Complete work orders, test and maintenance reports
• Supervise technical staff
  
  

Experience and specialization

Computer and technology knowledge

• Networking hardware
• Internet
• Communication software
• Programming software
• MS Excel
• MS Outlook
• MS PowerPoint
• MS Word
• TCP/IP
• MS Office
• MS Windows
  
  

Equipment, eystems and controls experience

• Telecommunication system
• Radio communication equipment
• Electronic testing equipment and systems
• Lighting system
• Communication satellite
  
  

Type of industry experience

• Telecommunication and communications
  
  

Area of specialization

• Testing
• Installation
• Operations or production
• Repair
• Troubleshooting
  
  

Additional information

Security and safety

• Basic security clearance
  
  

Transportation/travel information

• Public transportation is not available
• Valid driver's licence
  
  

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Fast-paced environment
• Work under pressure
• Tight deadlines
• Attention to detail
• Ability to distinguish between colours
• Sound discrimination
• Combination of sitting, standing, walking
• Standing for extended periods
• Handling heavy loads
• Physically demanding
  
  

Own tools/equipment

• Steel-toed safety boots
  
  

Personal suitability

• Client focus
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Excellent oral communication
• Excellent written communication
• Initiative
• Organized
• Team player
• Values and ethics
• Dependability
• Dedication
  
  

Benefits

Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Health care plan
  
  

Financial benefits

• Group insurance benefits
• Life insurance
  
  

Long term benefits

• Long-term care insurance
  
  

Other Benefits

• Free parking available