telecommunications technician

SSN Networks Inc; Brampton; On-site; CAD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

SSN Networks Inc. is seeking a telecom technician to join our on-site team in Canada. The role involves inspecting, testing and maintaining telephone equipment, wiring and related hardware across telecommunications networks.

The ideal candidate has a college certificate or diploma (1–2 years) and 1 year to less than 2 years of experience. Responsibilities include fault diagnosis, system testing, security procedures, and LAN/Internet setup to support reliable telecom services.

Qualifications

• College certificate or diploma from a program of 1 year to 2 years.
• 1 year to less than 2 years of experience.
• On site; no remote option.

Responsibilities

• Inspect and test cable signals and associated equipment.
• Diagnose and locate equipment faults and repair telecommunications equipment.
• Install, arrange, remove and maintain telephone equipment, wiring and hardware.
• Repair or replace defective telephone equipment.
• Test installed telephone systems to locate transmission faults.
• Analyze test results and adjust switching system, network and software.
• Install telecom trunking systems, circuits and equipment in central offices.
• Evaluate and install computer hardware, networking software and OS software.
• Provide problem-solving services to network users.
• Implement data, software and hardware security procedures.
• Perform routine network startup/shutdown and maintain control records.
• Perform data backups and disaster recovery; monitor network traffic and security; optimize server performance.
• Set up LANs and Internet connections.

Skills

Cable testing

Fault diagnosis

Electrical installation

Repair

System testing

Network analysis

Telecom install

Hardware & OS setup

Troubleshooting

Security procedures

Network maintenance

Data backup

Network monitoring

LAN setup

Education

College certificate (1–2 years)

Tools

Cisco routers

Firewall configuration

Windows/Linux networks

Job description

• College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 1 year to 2 years

Overview

Languages

English

Education

• College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 1 year to 2 years

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.

Responsibilities

Tasks

• Inspect and test cable signals and associated equipment
• Diagnose and locate equipment faults, and adjust, replace or repair telecommunications equipment
• Install, arrange, remove and maintain telephone equipment, wiring and associated hardware
• 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
• Install electromechanical, analog and digital trunking systems, circuits and equipment in telecommunications central offices and switching centres
• Evaluate and install computer hardware, networking software and operating system software
• Provide problem-solving services to network users
• Implement data, software and hardware security procedures
• Perform routine network start up and close down and maintain control records
• Perform data backups and disaster recovery operationsImplement network traffic and security monitoring software, and optimize server performance
• Set up local area networks and connections to the Internet

Additional information

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Fast-paced environment
• Tight deadlines
• Attention to detail
• Ability to distinguish between colours
• Manual dexterity
• Work under pressure
• Repetitive tasks
• Handling heavy loads
• Sound discrimination
• Sitting

Personal suitability

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