Engineering Project Technician

ITjobs.ca; Halifax; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading telecommunications company in Halifax is seeking an Engineering Project Technician to support the modernization and expansion of their access network. The role involves installing head end electronics, troubleshooting network issues, and requires significant experience in telecommunications. This position offers a dynamic work environment with opportunities for growth.

Qualifications

• 5 to 10 years of related telecommunications experience.
• Hands-on experience with RF networks and troubleshooting.
• Ability to communicate technical information and work with customers/contractors.

Responsibilities

• Install and configure head end electronics for network modernization.
• Travel between locations to transport, install, and maintain equipment.
• Troubleshoot escalated access network issues.

Skills

RF networks

troubleshooting

communication

Job description

Designated Office

Eastlink

1000 B Cole Harbour Road

Dartmouth, NS

Eastlink is a family owned, entrepreneurial and innovative company headquartered in Halifax, Nova Scotia. We take great pride in being a leader in delivering creative competitive, customer focused telecommunications solutions, and connecting our customers to the things and people that matter most. Serving a customer base across seven provinces, our advanced solutions include Internet, Mobile, TV, Telephone, Security and Automation, Data Communications, and exclusive locally produced programming on Eastlink Community TV.

We embrace diversity, inclusion, equity, and accessibility throughout all levels of the organization and encourage members of equity groups to self-identify during the application process.

Reporting to the Senior Manager of Video and Headend Operations the Engineering Project Technician will implements engineering designs for the modernization and expansion of the access network. They support access network operations by providing engineering tier working knowledge of the network and providing on-site hands and eyes for access network engineering.

Responsibilities

• Install and configure head end electronics for the modernization and expansion of Eastlink's access network
• Travel between Eastlink locations to transport, install, and maintain access network equipment
• Identify and propose opportunities for modernization of the access network
• Troubleshoot escalated access network issues that operations are not able to resolve
• Accountable for operations for the Cole Harbour headend.
• On-call rotation (every other week)
• PWA work when required (early mornings).
  
  

Requirements

• 5 to 10 years of related telecommunications experience
• Hands on experience with RF networks and troubleshooting
• Ability to communicate technical information and work with customers / contractors
• Ability to travel throughout the Maritimes to designated head- ends
• Ability to be on-call and attend call outs as needed.
• Valid driver's license
  
  

Why Choose Eastlink?

Eastlink operates in a culture of continuous improvement through listening, learning, and adapting, which enables us to respond quickly to the evolving needs of both employees and customers. We recognize that our truly greatest competitive edge is our people and that delivering a great customer experience begins with a great employee experience. Our philosophy of developing and training our team "on the ground" not only helps to create a strong onboarding experience but also readies employees for future growth opportunities within the organization.

Get your careers started with us and stay with us, your journey begins here!

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