telecommunications technician

Government of Canada; Mississauga; Hybrid; CAD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A government agency in Mississauga is seeking a Telecommunications Technician. This role involves inspecting and repairing cable signals, diagnosing equipment faults, and installing modems. Successful candidates should have 3+ years of experience and a secondary school certificate. Health benefits, including dental and vision care, are offered. The position requires working both on-site and remotely.

Benefits

Dental plan

Health care plan

Paid time off (volunteering or personal days)

Qualifications

• 3 years to less than 5 years of experience in telecommunications.
• Basic security clearance and valid driver's license are required.

Responsibilities

• Inspect and test cable signals and associated equipment.
• Repair cable signals and diagnose equipment faults.
• Complete and maintain test and service reports.
• Install cable modems to enable Internet access.

Skills

Telecommunication system knowledge

Efficient interpersonal skills

Attention to detail

Manual dexterity

Education

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Tools

Amplifiers

Converters

Splitters

Job description

Overview

Languages: English

Education

• Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
• or equivalent experience

Experience

3 years to less than 5 years

Hybrid

Work must be completed both in person and remotely.

Work site environment

• Outdoors
• At heights

Work setting

• Installation
• Maintenance
• On-site customer service
• Testing
• Various locations
• Repair
• Relocation costs not covered by employer
• Service
• Troubleshooting

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
• Analyze test results and adjust, change or repair switching system, network, associated equipment and software
• Complete and maintain test and service reports
• Initiate the dispatch of appropriate repair personnel
• Install cable modems and software to enable Internet access
• Repair or replace faulty cables, power suppliers and amplifiers

Experience and specialization

• Computer and technology knowledge
  • Telecommunication system

Equipment and machinery experience

• Amplifiers
• Converters
• Splitters

Area of specialization

• Telecommunication service testing
• Telecommunications equipment

Additional information

Security and safety

• Basic security clearance
• Criminal record check
• Driver\'s validity licence check

Transportation/travel information

• Valid driver\'s licence
• Willing to travel

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Fast-paced environment
• Tight deadlines
• Attention to detail
• Bending, crouching, kneeling
• Manual dexterity

Weight handling

• Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)

Own tools/equipment

• Tools
• Safety equipment/gear
• Steel-toed safety boots
• Hard hat
• Safety glasses/goggles
• Cellular phone

Personal suitability

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

Benefits

Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Health care plan
• Paramedical services coverage
• Vision care benefits

Financial benefits

• Group insurance benefits
• Life insurance
• Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP)

Other benefits

• Learning/training paid by employer
• Paid time off (volunteering or personal days)
• Team building opportunities
• Parking available