Senior Radio Technician

Whitehorsechamber; Whitehorse; On-site; CAD 75,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A communications solutions company is seeking a Senior Radio Technician in Whitehorse, Yukon. Responsibilities include programming, installing, and troubleshooting radio and satellite communications equipment. Candidates must have over 5 years of experience in RF systems and be able to work in hazardous environments. This role offers generous benefits including RRSP matching and starting vacation weeks.

Benefits

RRSP matching

3 Weeks starting vacation

Year end profit sharing

Annual fitness allowance of $425

Paid cell phone plan

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience with RF systems.
• Strong experience with duplexers and combiners.
• Valid Yukon Class 5 Operator’s License or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Install, maintain, and tune antenna multi-coupler systems.
• Program and diagnose Motorola and ICOM radio systems.
• Perform RF testing of transceivers.

Skills

RF systems

Networking requirements

Interpersonal skills

Verbal and written communication

Teaching and mentoring

Education

Diploma in Electronics Engineering Technology

Wireless Systems Engineering Technology

Communication Technician Certificate

Tools

Motorola systems

ICOM systems

KENWOOD systems

Job description

Email resume to : [e-mail]

Senior Radio Technician

Total North Communications – Whitehorse

Total North is a full solution communications company operating in Canada’s North since 1972. Our focus is delivering high quality products and services, including but not limited to, wireless networks, satellite and RF systems, along with structured cabling, to our wide variety of clients.

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

Annual fitness allowance of $425.00

Annual tool allowance of $425.00 (this can be used for workwear as opposed to tools for office staff)

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 KENWOOD conventional and trunking mobile and portable radio systems and equipment

Install and maintain various types of satellite systems

BDA installing and troubleshooting

Advanced Trunking (Kenwood Nexedge; 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.

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