telecommunications technician

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

Job summary

The Government of Canada is looking for a Telecommunications Technician to diagnose, repair, and maintain various telecommunications systems in Edmonton. This role requires a college diploma, 1 to 2 years of experience, and the ability to work on-site, focusing on installation and troubleshooting.

Qualifications

• 1 to 2 years of experience in telecommunications.
• Diploma from a relevant program.
• Willingness to relocate.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose and repair telecommunications equipment faults.
• Install and maintain telephone and network systems.
• Conduct tests on installed systems and analyze results.

Skills

Diagnosing faults in telecommunications equipment

Equipment installation

Cable management

Testing and troubleshooting

Education

College, CEGEP or non-university diploma

Job description

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.

Work setting

• Installation
• Maintenance
• Various locations
• Relocation costs not covered by employer
• Willing to relocate
• Residential

Responsibilities Tasks

• 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
• 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
• Install electromechanical, analog and digital trunking systems, circuits and equipment in telecommunications central offices and switching centres
• Operate computerized testing systems to conduct service tests on customer lines and equipment
• 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