Field Radio Systems Technologist

Government of British Columbia; Victoria; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A provincial government is seeking a Radio Communications Technologist to join the Radio Communications team in Victoria, Nanaimo, or Williams Lake. The selected candidate will be responsible for maintaining and repairing critical radio systems, ensuring reliable communication for field staff across challenging terrains. Candidates must have completed a recognized 2-year Electronics Technologist program and be passionate about technology and problem-solving. The role offers the opportunity to support emergency response and natural resource operations.

Benefits

Competitive benefits

Qualifications

• Completed or in process of completing a recognized 2-year Electronics Technologist program.
• Diploma from a recognized 2-year Electronics Technologist program and 2 years related experience.
• Read and interpret technical schematics and maps.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and repair radio systems across remote landscapes.
• Service mountain-top repeater sites and install mobile radios.
• Manage radio frequencies and site data.

Skills

Radio frequency system design

IP Suite knowledge

Power systems wiring

Interpreting technical information

Surface mount soldering

Education

2-year Electronics Technologist program

Job description

A provincial government is seeking a Radio Communications Technologist to join the Radio Communications team in Victoria, Nanaimo, or Williams Lake. The selected candidate will be responsible for maintaining and repairing critical radio systems, ensuring reliable communication for field staff across challenging terrains. Candidates must have completed a recognized 2-year Electronics Technologist program and be passionate about technology and problem-solving. The role offers the opportunity to support emergency response and natural resource operations.