telecommunications technician

Government of Canada; Northwestern Ontario; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A governmental agency in Northwestern Ontario is seeking a technician to install and repair telecommunications equipment. The role requires a secondary school graduation certificate and a valid driver's license. Responsibilities include inspecting and repairing cable signals, climbing poles, and maintaining telephone systems. Candidates must have strong communication skills and the ability to work in fast-paced environments. Benefits include transportation provided by the employer and financial incentives for piece work.

Benefits

Gasoline paid

Transportation provided by employer

Registered Education Savings Plan (RESP)

Qualifications

• Valid driver's license is required.
• Basic security clearance, criminal record check, and driver's validity license check necessary.

Responsibilities

• Inspect and test cable signals and associated equipment.
• Repair cable signals and telecommunications equipment.
• Install and maintain telephone systems and cable modems.
• Climb and work aloft on poles and ladders.
• Connect, disconnect and relocate cable outlets.

Skills

Computer and technology knowledge

Attention to detail

Efficiency in interpersonal skills

Excellent oral communication

Excellent written communication

Manual dexterity

Education

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Tools

Steel-toed safety boots

Job description

Overview

Languages: English

Education

• Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Experience

Will train

Work locations

Work sites may vary. Frequent or constant travel is required from the employee.

Work site environment

• Outdoors
• At heights

Work setting

• Installation
• Urban area
• On-site customer service
• Rural area
• Various locations
• Repair
• Service
• Residential

Responsibilities

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

Experience and specialization

Computer and technology knowledge

• Telephone system
• Telecommunication system

Equipment and machinery experience

• Aerial and underground cable lines
• Cable outlets

Area of specialization

• Telephone installation and repair
• Telecommunications equipment

Additional information

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

Transportation/travel information

• Valid driver's licence
• Vehicle supplied by employer

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 13.5 kg (30 lbs)

Own tools/equipment

• Steel‑toed safety boots

Personal suitability

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

Benefits

Financial benefits

• Gasoline paid
• Piece work
• Registered Education Savings Plan (RESP)

Other benefits

• Transportation provided by employer