Radio / RF Technician – Thunder Bay

Spectrum Telecom Inc.; Northwestern Ontario; On-site; CAD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Accommodations available

Job summary

Spectrum Telecom Inc. is seeking a radio technician to install, repair and maintain our telecommunications equipment and services. You will play a key role within the organization and will enjoy ongoing training.

The role requires knowledge of two-way radio systems, repeater systems, trunking systems, and experience with wireless systems such as UHF/VHF and 800/900 MHz. You will repair and program radios, perform software updates, and work with management and colleagues.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Vocational diploma, college certificate or diploma in Electronics/Electrical Instrumentation/Mechanical or related field preferred.
• Awareness of safety standards and ability to work outdoors in various weather conditions.

Responsibilities

• Install and repair telecommunications equipment, products and services.
• Knowledge of two-way radio systems, repeater, trunking systems.
• Provide technical support and service for wireless systems (UHF/VHF; 800/900 MHz).
• Repair and programming of radios and wireless equipment; perform software/firmware updates.
• Organize and prioritize work; analyze and resolve problems; maintain equipment and vehicle.

Skills

English communication

Computer networking

Education

Electronics/Electrical Instrumentation/Mechanical related field

Electronics Engineering Technician – Computers (asset)

Tools

Power tools

Job description

Today, wireless connectivity is one of the fastest growing industries.
Companies need effective systems to be certain their employees are safe and to provide connectivity to the applications they need to work productively.
AtSpectrum Group, we offer wireless solutions for companies to connect and communicate.From designing two-way radio systems to broadband wireless networks, affordable radio rentals, Internet, and our newwide area Push to Talk Network (TalkPlus), we provide customized solutions to keep businesses stay connected.

As a radio technician, you will be responsible for installing, repairing and maintaining our various types of telecommunications equipment and services. You will play a key role within the organization and will enjoy ongoing training.

Main Accountabilities:

• Install and repair telecommunications equipment, products and services;
• Knowledge of two-way radio systems, repeater systems, trunking systems, etc.
• Some experience providing technical support and service of wireless communication systems such as UHF/VHF and 800/900 MHz analog and digital systems
• Some experience repairing and programming radios and wireless equipment as well as performing software and firmware updates to devices
• Organize and prioritize work;
• Analyze and resolve problems;
• Be responsible for equipment and vehicle;
• Take daily inventory of the equipment needed for the job;
• Work collaboratively with management and colleagues;

Requirements

• High school diploma, vocational diploma, college certificate or diploma in Electronics/Electrical Instrumentation/Mechanical or a related field;
• Graduates from an Electronics Engineering Technician – Computers program or an Instrumentation Engineering and Control Technician – Process Automation program would be considered an asset
• A valid driver’s license with an acceptable drivers abstract;
• Ability to work with small power tools, mechanically inclined;
• Ability to work in different weather conditions;
• Ability to work at heights;
• Computer networking skills are a definite asset;
• Ability to distinguish colours;
• Flexibility to work different schedules overtime and on call;
• Excellent English Communication skills, spoken and written;
• Awareness of occupational health and safety and quality of work.
• Must pass security check

Desired profile:

• Punctuality
• Professionalism

Spectrum Group welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.