Telecommunications Technician

EXSERSOL INC; Calgary; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A telecommunications company in Calgary is seeking a Telecommunications Technician for a permanent full-time position. The role involves installing, maintaining, and troubleshooting telecommunications equipment. Candidates should have a high school diploma or equivalent and possess good interpersonal skills. The position requires outdoor work and the ability to lift moderately heavy equipment. Salary ranges from $36.50 to $38.50 per hour based on experience, with relocation costs covered by the employer.

Benefits

Relocation costs covered by employer

Equal employment opportunities

Qualifications

• Ability to diagnose and locate equipment faults.
• Experience in repair and maintenance of telecommunications equipment.
• Familiarity with wiring and installation of telephone systems.

Responsibilities

• Inspect and test cable signals and associated equipment.
• Repair cable signals and diagnose faults.
• Install and maintain telecommunications equipment.

Skills

Leadership

Client focus

Excellent oral communication

Excellent written communication

Efficient interpersonal skills

Education

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate or equivalent experience

Tools

Computerized testing system

Telecommunication system

Job description

Job Details

Telecommunications Technician

Posted on February 13, 2026 by Employer details EXSERSOL INC

Location: Calgary, AB T2N 2A3

Work location: On site

Salary: $36.50 to $38.50 per hour (Negotiable) / 35 to 44 hours per week

Terms of Employment: Permanent full-time

Schedule: Morning, Day, Evening, On call

Start date: As soon as possible

Vacancies: 2

Education

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate or equivalent experience.

Experience

1 to less than 7 months.

Work Site Environment

• Outdoors
• At heights

Work Setting

• Installation
• Maintenance
• On-site customer service
• Testing
• Various locations
• Relocation costs covered by employer
• Residential service

Responsibilities

• Inspect and test cable signals and associated equipment
• Repair cable signals
• 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
• 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
• Climb and work aloft on poles, ladders or other support structures
• Connect, disconnect and relocate cable outlets
• Determine work assignments
• Install cable modems and software to enable Internet access
• Repair or replace faulty cables, power suppliers and amplifiers

Computer and Technology Knowledge

• Computerized testing system
• Telecommunication system

Area of Specialization

• Telecommunication service testing
• Telecommunications equipment

Transportation/Travel Information

• Valid driver's licence
• Willing to travel

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 9 kg (20 lbs)
• Up to 13.5 kg (30 lbs)

Own Tools/Equipment

• Steel‑toed safety boots
• Hard hat
• Safety glasses/goggles
• Cellular phone

Personal Suitability

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

Employment Groups

This employer promotes equal employment opportunities for all job applicants, including those self‑identifying as a member of these groups:

• Support for newcomers and refugees
  • Assists with immediate settlement needs of newcomers and/or refugees (e.g., housing, transportation, storage, childcare, winter clothing, etc.)
  • Offers mentorship programs that pair newcomers and/or refugees with experienced employees
  • Does not require Canadian work experience
• Support for youths
  • Offers on‑the‑job training tailored to youth
  • Offers mentorship, coaching and/or networking opportunities for youth
• Support for Indigenous people
  • Offers mentorship, coaching and/or networking opportunities for Indigenous workers
• Support for mature workers
  • Offers mentorship, coaching and/or networking opportunities for mature workers
• Supports for visible minorities
  • Offers mentorship programs that pair members of visible minorities with experienced employees

Membership in a group is not a job requirement. All interested applicants are strongly encouraged to apply.

This employer is committed to providing all job applicants with equal employment opportunities, and promoting inclusion. If you self‑identify as a member of any employment group, you are encouraged to indicate it in your application.

Who can apply for this job?

The employer accepts applications from:

• Canadian citizens and permanent or temporary residents of Canada
• Other candidates, with or without a valid Canadian work permit

Advertised until

2026-02-27