Senior Radio Technician

Total North Communications Ltd.; Whitehorse; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

RRSP matching

3 weeks vacation + 2 weeks Christmas

Year end profit sharing

Quarterly company events

Paid cell phone plan

Annual fitness and tool allowance

Training provided by company and manuf

Opportunity to advance and grow

Job summary

Total North Communications Ltd. in Whitehorse, Yukon, seeks a Senior Radio Technician to program, install, test, troubleshoot and repair radio and satellite systems on-site with customers and at the shop.

Ideal candidates bring 5+ years in RF, electronics or wireless tech, plus certification assets. You will install Motorola/ICOM/Zetron gear, perform RF tests, assist in network wiring and mentoring junior staff, with travel possible.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience with RF systems.
• Diploma in Electronics Engineering Technology or Wireless Systems Engineering Technology, or a Certificate as a Communication Technician.
• Certifications such as ETA-I, MECP, CET are assets.
• Strong experience with duplexers, combiners, and antenna sweeping.
• Experience with P25, Conventional, and Trunking systems is a plus.
• Strong verbal and written communication; ability to train others.

Responsibilities

• Install, maintain, and tune antenna multi-coupler systems, duplexers, and transmit combiners.
• RF Testing of transceivers by means of watt meter, multimeter, antenna diagnostics, DTF, basic service monitor use, modulation, channel bandwidths and signal levels.
• Network cable testing, duplex operation, spectrum analysis, use of return loss bridge.
• Read and understand engineering drawings and documents.
• Install, maintain, program, diagnose, and repair Motorola, ICOM and Zetron conventional and trunking mobile and portable radio systems and equipment.
• Install and maintain various types of satellite systems.
• BDA installing and troubleshooting.
• Advanced Trunking ( Motorola Capacity Plus, Connect Plus, Capacity Max, SmartNet etc.)
• R56 Grounding.
• Dispatch Consoles (Wired and IP)
• Other duties as assigned

Skills

RF systems

Interpersonal skills

Verbal and written communication

Education

Diploma in Electronics Engineering Technology or Wireless Systems Engineering Technology or Certificate as Communication Technician

Tools

Watt meter

Multimeter

Spectrum analyzer

DTF

Return loss bridge

Job description

The Senior Radio Technician is responsible for programming, installing, testing, troubleshooting, and repairing radio and satellite communications equipment at the radio shop & customer sites.

We are looking for individuals that take initiative and that want to grow with us through in house, on the job, and manufacturer directed training.

We are a:

• MOTOROLA Authorized Dealer,
• ICOM Authorized Dealer,
• COR Certified Employer
• Re-seller of Iridium, Infosat, Galaxy and Alpine satellite systems

We Offer:

• RRSP matching
• 3 Weeks starting vacation (+2 additional weeks over Christmas that are paid)
• Year end profit sharing
• Quarterly company events
• Paid cell phone plan (or company phone provided)
• Annual Fitness and Tool Allowance
• Company and Manufacturer provided training
• Opportunity to advance and grow

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Install, maintain, and tune antenna multi-coupler systems, duplexers, and transmit combiners
• RF Testing of transceivers by means of watt meter, multimeter, antenna diagnostics, DTF, basic service monitor use, modulation, channel bandwidths and signal levels
• Network cable testing, duplex operation, spectrum analysis, use of return loss bridge
• Read and understand engineering drawings and documents
• Install, maintain, program, diagnose, and repair MOTOROLA, ICOM and Zetron conventional and trunking mobile and portable radio systems and equipment
• Install and maintain various types of satellite systems
• BDA installing and troubleshooting
• Advanced Trunking ( Motorola Capacity Plus, Connect Plus, Capacity Max, SmartNet etc.)
• R56 Grounding
• Dispatch Consoles (Wired and IP)
• Other duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS/REQUIREMENTS

• 5+ years of experience with RF systems
• Diploma in Electronics Engineering Technology or Wireless Systems Engineering Technology, or a Certificate as a Communication Technician is required, and a combination of relevant education and work experience will be considered
• The following certifications would be considered definite assets to the role: Electronics Technician Association, International (ETA-I) Associate Level Certification, Mobile Electronics Certified Professional (MECP) Certificate, CET(a) or CET Journeyman (USMSS Canada)
• Strong experience with duplexers, combiners, and antenna sweeping
• Excellent understanding of networking requirements and wiring standards applicable to the telecommunications industry
• Experience with P25, Conventional, and Trunking systems is an asset.
• Strong interpersonal skills as well as strong verbal and written communication skills
• Willingness and ability to teach, train, and mentor junior staff members.
• Ability to grasp new techniques and deal with rapidly changing events and priorities
• Ability to work safely in hazardous environments

Required Training

• Valid Yukon Class 5 Operator's License or equivalent
• Recent Driver's Abstract will be required upon start date of employment
• Pre-Access testing will be required for access to client sites

Physical Demands

• Willingness to travel, including overnight stays in hotels and/or camps
• Must be able to spend most of the day sitting, walking, and/or standing
• May be required to, bend, kneel and squat for extended periods of time
• Must be able to carry equipment up to 50lbs

Please note that candidates must be legally eligible to work in Canada for any employer, and this is an on-site role located in Whitehorse, Yukon.