Telecommunications Equipment Technician

Calgary Police Service; Calgary; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

The Calgary Police Service is seeking a Telecommunications Equipment Technician to maintain and support their telecommunications systems. The role involves installation and repair of telecommunications equipment and requires a diploma in a related field along with relevant experience. Successful candidates will demonstrate strong communication and technical skills, in a community-focused environment.

Benefits

Competitive wages

Pensions

Benefits

Work-life balance

Career development

Qualifications

• 2 years of full-time study in a related field.
• 3 years related experience required.
• Experience in a police or judicial environment is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Install, program, and repair telecommunication equipment.
• Maintain inventory of equipment and replacement parts.
• Provide technical support for telecommunications systems.

Skills

Communication

Efficiency

Planning and prioritizing

Relationship building

Service orientation

Education

Diploma in Electronics or Telecommunications

Tools

Microsoft Office

P25 trunked radios

Android/iOS operating systems

Job description

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Calgary Police Service provided pay range

This range is provided by Calgary Police Service. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

CA$37.77/hr - CA$50.50/hr

Direct message the job poster from Calgary Police Service

If you are committed to public service, enjoy collaborating with others, share our values and have a desire to learn and grow, join The City of Calgary. City employees deliver the services, run the programs and operate the facilities which make a difference in our community. We support work-life balance, promote physical and psychological safety, and offer competitive wages, pensions, and benefits. Together we make Calgary a great place to make a living, a great place to make a life.

The City is committed to fostering a respectful, inclusive and equitable workplace which is representative of the community we serve. We welcome those who have demonstrated a commitment to upholding the values of equity, diversity, inclusion, anti-racism and reconciliation. Applications are encouraged from members of groups that are historically disadvantaged and underrepresented. Accommodations are available during the hiring process, upon request.

As a Telecommunications Equipment Technician within the Telecommunications and Network Infrastructure Unit, you will be responsible for the maintenance, repair, purchasing, inventory management and technical support of telecommunications equipment for the Calgary Police Service (CPS). Specific duties include:

• Install, program, and repair telecommunication equipment service wide including P25 radios and cellphones.
• Purchase and distribute telecommunications equipment, replacement parts and accessories.
• Maintain inventory of equipment and replacement parts to ensure an adequate supply of surplus of parts.
• Provide technical support regarding telecommunications equipment and systems.
• Ensure invoices for equipment, repairs, or purchases are paid in a timely manner.

Qualifications

• A diploma equivalent to 2 years of full-time study in a related field such as Electronics or Telecommunications, and a minimum of 3 years related experience.
• Intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, and Outlook) is required.
• MS Windows 7/10/11 and Android/iOS operating system software experience is required.
• Experience maintaining, repairing, and providing technical support for P25 trunked radios is required.
• Previous experience in a police or judicial related environment would be an asset.
• Success in this role requires: coaching and development, communication, efficiency and thoroughness, planning and prioritizing, relationship building, and service orientation.

Pre-employment Requirements

• An enhanced security clearance will be conducted.
• Successful applicants must provide proof of qualifications. Education obtained from out of country must have or be able to obtain, an Education Credential Assessment (ECA) for confirmation of equivalent credentials.

Union: CUPE Local 38

Business Unit: Calgary Police Service

Position Type: 1 Permanent

Location: 5111 - 47 Street N.E.

Compensation: Pay Grade 8 $37.77 - 50.50 per hour

Days of Work: This position typically works a 5 day

work week with 1 day off in each 3 week cycle.

Hours of work: Standard 35 hour work week

Apply By: June 16, 2025

Job ID #: 312137

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Not Applicable

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Information Technology

• Industries

  Law Enforcement

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