technician, telecommunications

Government of Canada; Trois-Rivières; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A government agency in Trois-Rivières is looking for a technician to handle telecommunications tasks including installation and repair of telephone systems. Candidates must have a background in telecommunications technology with at least 1-2 years of experience. This position requires on-site work and offers various benefits such as paid training and free parking.

Benefits

Free parking available

Learning/training paid by employer

Paid time off (volunteering or personal days)

Qualifications

• 1 to 2 years of experience in telecommunications installation and repair.
• Basic security clearance required.
• Experience with telephone systems and networking preferred.

Responsibilities

• Repair or replace defective telephone equipment.
• Test installed telephone systems to locate transmission faults.
• Complete and maintain test and service reports.

Skills

Communication skills

Customer service

Attention to detail

Manual dexterity

Education

College/CEGEP in Telecommunications technology/technician

Tools

Telecommunications equipment

Testing tools

Job description

Overview

Languages: French

Education

• College/CEGEP
• Telecommunications technology/technician

Experience

1 year to less than 2 years

On site

Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.

Asset languages

• English, Middle (1100-1500)

Work setting

• Installation
• Urban area
• Maintenance
• On-site customer service
• Various locations
• Repair
• Service

Responsibilities

• Repair or replace defective telephone equipment
• Test installed telephone systems to locate transmission faults
• Analyze test results and adjust, change or repair switching system, network, associated equipment and software
• Complete and maintain test and service reports
• Determine nature, cause and location of trouble
• Determine work assignments

Experience and specialization

• Area of specialization

• Telephone installation and repair
• Switch network installation and repair
• Telecommunication service testing
• Telecommunications equipment

Additional information

• Security and safety

• Basic security clearance
• Criminal record check
• Driver's validity licence check

Transportation/travel information

• Valid driver's licence
• Own transportation
• Vehicle supplied by employer
• Willing to travel

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Fast-paced environment
• Tight deadlines
• Attention to detail
• Combination of sitting, standing, walking
• Bending, crouching, kneeling
• Manual dexterity

Weight handling

• Up to 45 kg (100 lbs)

Own tools/equipment

• Steel-toed safety boots
• Hard hat
• Safety glasses/goggles

Personal suitability

• Client focus
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Excellent oral communication
• Excellent written communication
• Flexibility
• Initiative
• Judgement
• Organized
• Reliability
• Team player
• Accurate
• Dependability

Benefits

• Free parking available
• Learning/training paid by employer
• On-site amenities
• Paid time off (volunteering or personal days)
• Parking available