Field Services Technician

SaskTel; Prince Albert; On-site; CAD 43,000 - 61,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salaries

Comprehensive health and dental plans

Pension plans

Flexible work arrangements

Paid time off

Training & more!

Job summary

SaskTel in Prince Albert, SK is seeking a Field Services Technician to install, maintain and repair voice, broadband and data systems for residential and business customers. This on-site role requires physical work, safe practices, and strong customer service skills.

You will survey sites, coordinate with internal teams, operate heavy equipment when needed, and ensure timely restoration of services. A diploma or certificate and a valid driver's license are required; relocation within

Qualifications

• Two year Technical Institute Diploma or Certificate in a relevant field such as telecommunications, electronics, or computer networking.
• Grade 12 with Algebra 30 or equivalent and 2 years of experience if no diploma.
• One year Certificate in a relevant field with 1 year of experience.

Responsibilities

• Adheres to safe work practices and health and safety standards.
• Coordinate, install, test, and repair voice, broadband, and data facilities.
• Operate heavy equipment as required and coordinate with other departments.
• Provide customer training and information to ensure service readiness.
• Respond to after-hours service restoration and emergencies.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Independent work

Decision making

Problem solving

Planning and prioritization

Customer service orientation

Valid driver’s license

Education

Two year Technical Institute Diploma or Certificate

Grade 12 with Algebra/Math prerequisites

1 year certificate with 1 year experience

Job description

At SaskTel, we don't just think big - we innovate and lead the way! We enrich everyday life. We empower people, organizations and communities to reach their full potential. If you're passionate, driven, and ready to make a difference, join our dynamic team and be part of something truly transformative!

Field Services Technician

Location: Prince Albert, SK

Number of Positions: 1

Salary: $30.67 to $44.04/hour (determined based on education and experience)

Type of Position: Permanent Full Time

Closing Date: 09/04/2026

Competitoin Comments: Qualification 2 B) or D) apply

Job Summary

Provides high quality face-to-face customer service through the installation, analysis, coordination, maintenance, testing, repair and removal of customer premise equipment, outside plant facilities, and critical infrastructure equipment. Partners and interacts with internal and external customers to ensure timely service. Maintains a positive and professional demeanor when communicating and delivering the company's products and services to our customers and partners. Performs related duties.

Typical Duties & Responsibilities

(Not All Inclusive or Applicable to All Job Assignments)

• Adheres to safe work practices and procedures to ensure personal health and safety and the health and safety of others in accordance with the Occupation Health and Safety Act.
• Coordinates, installs, rearranges, maintains, removes, tests and repairs voice and broadband equipment, wiring, associated hardware, applications and outside plant facilities for communication, broadband, and television services. Responsible to presurvey residential, rural, and business buildings for the purpose of identifying the type of wiring, materials, and the amount of labour to be required. Provides training to customers as required.
• Installs (including connecting, splicing, grounding and terminating), tests, maintains and removes telephone, coaxial and fibre cables/wiring, terminals and associated equipment in outside plant facilities, access terminals, remote equipment sites such as concentrators, customer premises and central offices for residential and business customers, as well as other SaskTel departments.
• Places, rearranges, splices, maintains, and removes aerial, buried, and underground feeder and distribution cables, including those in underground duct formations and confined spaces, as well as service wires. Buries distribution cables using heavy equipment, coordinates with other utilities, as well as restores work sites and customer premises upon completion.
• Investigates customer service reports by testing and locating problems. Investigates and reports damage to outside plant facilities. Identifies, repairs, and replaces defective and/or damaged station equipment and outside plant facilities to restore or improve service.
• Analyzes plans, specifications, schematics, and related drawings, revises where required, and implements, in order to install, rearrange, repair, and recover equipment.
• Organizes, coordinates, and completes releases with customers and other SaskTel departments for facility rearrangements, additions, changes, and repairs, which may include work outside normal working hours
• Previews jobs, coordinates activities, and may monitor and inspect work performed by contractors.
• Locates and stakes buried facilities as requested.
• Programs, installs, and maintains cable pressurization systems and associated software. Responds to cable monitoring alarms.
• Ensures discrepancies related to work orders, repair calls, customer accounts or network records are brought to the attention of the responsible department.
• Operates hydraulic and heavy equipment, including polecat digger trucks, bucket/ladder trucks, excavators, bobcats, trenchers, and backhoes, as required. Erects and removes poles, aerial cable, guy wires and associated hardware for aerial lines. Identifies, assists, and notifies sales of potential sale opportunities.
• Arranges for and coordinates vehicle maintenance appointments. Maintains vehicle stock levels to ensure adequate supplies for daily work assignments.
• Responsible for administrative processes relating to material/stock usage, time reporting, order completion, vehicles, and customer billing documentation.

Qualifications

• Two year Technical Institute Diploma in a relevant field of study such as telecommunications, electronics, communications engineering, computer science or computer networking OR One year Certificate (in relevant field of study listed above) with 1 year of experience (see qualification #2) OR Grade 12 with Algebra 30 or Foundations of Mathematics 30 or Pre-calculus 30 and 2 years of experience (see qualification #2).
• Working knowledge of processes, procedures and/or systems for metro, urban and rural customers in at least one of the following:
• The installation, maintenance and repair of current consumer and business voice systems, equipment, and applications.
• The installation, maintenance and repair of current consumer and business broadband-based systems, equipment, and applications.
• The installation, maintenance and repair of current data systems and equipment.
• The placement, maintenance, and repair of fibre and copper outside plant, underground, aerial, and buried facilities.
• The placement, maintenance, and repair of inside fibre and copper facilities.
• General knowledge of the software applications used in daily functions.
• General knowledge of techniques needed to deliver an outstanding Customer Experience.
• Good communication skills and the ability to deal effectively with others.
• Ability to work independently, is self-motivated and demonstrates initiative.
• Demonstrated decision making and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to plan, prioritize, collaborate, and adapt to a rapidly changing environment.
• Valid driver’s license.

Working Conditions

Specifications

• Must be able to manage physically demanding workload involving lifting and carrying, climbing ladders/poles, performing work from floor level to above shoulder height, and working outdoors in all weather conditions.
• Must successfully obtain and maintain current certifications for heavy and light construction equipment and vehicles, working aloft, and in confined spaces.
• May be required to operate heavy and light construction equipment and vehicles. A 5G and/or 1A driver’s license, a satisfactory driving record and driver’s abstract may be required for specific assignments.
• Works shifts as per the Collective Agreement, including evenings and weekends.
• Responds to after-hours emergency restoration of outside plant facilities, customer premise equipment and services, and network elements. May work alone when called out.
• Overtime may be requested.
• Complies with all safety, health and environmental policies, programs and standards at all times
• Performs related duties means performs and/or assists other craft positions for good and sufficient reasons.
• Extensive travel may be required.

Environmental Conditions

• Works outside/inside (extreme climatic conditions).
• Hazards (electrical, noise/vibration, electrical, chemicals, radiation, atmospheric, infectious diseases)

Physical Demands

• Heavy effort.

Culture and Values

Upholds foundational values of honesty, integrity and respect.

Consistently demonstrates our culture: Think Big (Innovation and Courage), Make a Difference (Commitment and Community), Focus on Experiences (Simplicity and Agility), and working as OneSaskTel Team.

This is an on-site position located at the location(s) above. The successful candidate must be located within the province of Saskatchewan. Out of province/country candidates must be willing to relocate. Flexible work opportunities, in province, may be available.

At SaskTel, we believe in fostering a diverse and inclusive workforce that reflects the customers and communities we serve. We strive to create an environment where all employees feel empowered to contribute their unique perspectives, driving innovation and creativity, while advancing our efforts as Saskatchewan's leading Information and Communications Technology provider.

As one of Saskatchewan's Top Employers, we offer rewarding work, competitive salaries, comprehensive health and dental plans, pension plans, flexible work arrangements, paid time off, training & more! For more information on our benefits please click here: SaskTel's Benefits.

• competitive salaries
• comprehensive health and dental plans
• pension plans
• flexible work arrangements
• paid time off
• training & more!

We value diversity as a key aspect of our culture. We are committed to providing equal opportunities for all candidates to participate fully in the recruitment process. If you need any accommodation at any stage of the process, please contact us confidentially at [e-mail].