Senior Field Radio Systems Engineer

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

Job summary

A provincial government agency is seeking a Senior Radio Communications Technologist in Castlegar. This role is crucial for maintaining and repairing radio systems that ensure the safety of field staff across remote areas. Candidates should have a degree in Electrical Engineering or a related diploma, along with relevant experience. Responsibilities include servicing radio repeater sites, installing radios, and managing communication frequencies. Strong technical skills and problem-solving abilities are necessary for this position, which is part of a dedicated team in communications support.

Benefits

Competitive benefits

Learning opportunities

Career development opportunities

Qualifications

• Degree in Electrical Engineering with at least 3 years in radio communications.
• Diploma with 5 years in radio communications is also acceptable.
• Experience in supervising technical staff in the radio communication field.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and repair critical radio systems across BC.
• Install and maintain mobile and portable radios.
• Manage radio frequencies and site data.

Skills

Supervising technical staff

Radio frequency system design

Experience with VHF, UHF communications

Power systems knowledge

Reading and interpreting technical schematics

Education

Degree in Electrical Engineering

Diploma in Electronics Technologist program

Tools

Windows operating system

Radio hardware programming

Job description

A provincial government agency is seeking a Senior Radio Communications Technologist in Castlegar. This role is crucial for maintaining and repairing radio systems that ensure the safety of field staff across remote areas. Candidates should have a degree in Electrical Engineering or a related diploma, along with relevant experience. Responsibilities include servicing radio repeater sites, installing radios, and managing communication frequencies. Strong technical skills and problem-solving abilities are necessary for this position, which is part of a dedicated team in communications support.