telecommunications technician

Government of Canada; Calgary; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A government organization in Calgary, Canada is seeking a Telecommunications Technician to manage the diagnosis, maintenance, and installation of telecommunications equipment. The role requires 2-3 years of experience, a secondary school graduation certificate, and includes responsibilities such as troubleshooting equipment faults, performing inspections, and instructing apprentices. This position must be performed on-site and involves health benefits including a healthcare plan.

Benefits

Health care plan

Qualifications

• 2 years to less than 3 years of experience.
• Valid driver's licence required.
• Ability to distinguish between colors.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose and locate equipment faults.
• Inspect operation of telecommunications equipment.
• Install and maintain telephone equipment.

Education

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Job description

Overview

Languages: English

Education

• Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Experience

2 years to less than 3 years

On Site

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

Work Site Environment

• Outdoors

Work Setting

• Various locations

Responsibilities

• Diagnose and locate equipment faults, and adjust, replace or repair telecommunications equipment
• Inspect operation of telecommunications equipment
• Install, arrange, remove and maintain telephone equipment, wiring and associated hardware
• 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
• Initiate the dispatch of appropriate repair personnel
• Install electromechanical, analog and digital trunking systems, circuits and equipment in telecommunications central offices and switching centres
• Instruct apprentices

Additional Information

Security and Safety

• Criminal record check

Transportation / Travel Information

• Valid driver's licence

Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities

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

Weight Handling

• Up to 45 kg (100 lbs)

Personal Suitability

• Client focus
• Team player
• Dependability

Benefits

Health benefits

• Health care plan