Senior Electronic Technologist

Treasury Board of Canada Secretariat; Richmond; On-site; CAD 85,000 - 106,000; Full time

Job summary

A government agency is seeking a Senior Electronic Technologist in Richmond, BC. The role includes maintaining navigational systems and managing marine electronic equipment. Candidates must possess a secondary school diploma and relevant electronics training. Preferred qualifications include supervisory experience and expertise in quality assurance of electronic devices. The salary range is $85,466 to $105,914.

Qualifications

• Completion of an acceptable training program in electronics technology or equivalent experience.
• Supervisory experience in quality control of electronic equipment.
• Proven abilities in effective communication and resource coordination.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and install navigational sensors or communication systems.
• Manage lifecycle of marine electronic equipment.
• Provide technical support and guidance regarding electronic systems.

Skills

Effective written and oral communication

Interpersonal skills

Dependability

Education

Secondary school diploma and completed training in electronics technology

Tools

Maintenance tools for electronic systems

Job description

Senior Electronic Technologist

Reference number : DFO24J-024470-001017

Selection process number : 24-DFO-WCCG-EA-629359a Fisheries and Oceans Canada - Canadian Coast Guard

Richmond (British Columbia)

EL-06

Salary: $85,466 to $105,914

Closing date : 31 March 2026 - 23:59, Pacific Time

Who can apply : Persons residing in Canada, Canadian citizens, and Permanent residents abroad.

Important messages

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Fisheries and Oceans Canada and the Canadian Coast Guard value diversity and aim to reflect the Canadian population. First consideration may be given to candidates who self-declare as belonging to employment equity groups: Indigenous Peoples, Visible Minorities, Persons with Disabilities, and Women. You are encouraged to self-declare your group(s) when applying. For more information, visit our website on Self-declaring for Government of Canada jobs.

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Positions to be filled: 1

Information you must provide

Your résumé.

To be considered, your application must clearly explain how you meet the following essential qualifications:

EDUCATION :

• A secondary school diploma (High School) AND completion of an acceptable training program in electronics technology or an employer-approved alternative.
• An acceptable training program is a minimum two-year course at a recognized post-secondary institution in electronics technology.
• An employer-approved alternative includes completion of an electronics engineering technician program plus at least five years of on-the-job technical training and experience in informatics, repairs, and installation of modems, landlines, navigational, communication, radar, or sonar equipment, or having achieved the Canadian Forces developmental period (DP) 2 in communication, radar, sonar, or navigational systems.

EXPERIENCE :

EX1 : Maintenance and installation of navigational, sensors, or communication systems.

EX2 : Lifecycle management of marine or land electronic equipment used for navigation, communications, and informatics.

EX3 : Providing advice, guidance, or recommendations regarding marine or land electronic equipment and systems.

EX4 : Developing technical or logistic support solutions to correct system defects or deficiencies in maintenance and repair practices.

If you possess any of the following, clearly explain how you meet these qualifications:

Fisheries and Oceans Canada and the Canadian Coast Guard are committed to a diverse workforce. Preference may be given to candidates who self-declare as belonging to one of these employment equity groups: Indigenous Peoples, Women, Visible Minorities, and Persons with Disabilities.

Additional experience qualifications include:

• Successful completion of the Canadian Coast Guard Marine Electronic Technology Development Program.
• Recent experience in supervising human resources, tasks, and providing oversight.
• Recent experience in Quality Control and Quality Assurance of electronic equipment.
• Recent experience in conducting ship radio inspections.
• Recent experience supervising contractors' work and ensuring compliance with contract conditions.

The following will be assessed later:

English language proficiency

Key Leadership Competencies at the supervisor level, including creating vision, mobilizing people, upholding integrity, collaborating, promoting innovation, and achieving results. Detailed descriptions are available on the provided link. Demonstrating leadership can include managing projects, mentoring, or being a resource for management.

Abilities include:

• Effective written and oral communication
• Understanding and applying Collective Agreements
• Coordination of Human and Financial Resources

Personal qualities include interpersonal skills and dependability.

Conditions of employment include security clearance, valid driver’s license, ability to work overtime, travel, and work in operational environments, including at sea or remote sites. Medical clearance and physical fitness to avoid claustrophobia, vertigo, or heights are required.

The Public Service of Canada is dedicated to building a skilled, diverse workforce that reflects the Canadians we serve. Please indicate if you belong to a designated group when applying.