Telecommunications Technician

Gexel Telecom International Inc.; Trois-Rivières; On-site; CAD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Compensation based on experience

Group insurance

Retirement plan

Virtual healthcare

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Gexel Telecom International Inc. is seeking a Telecommunications Technician to install, test, and commission telecommunications equipment at customer sites across Eastern Canada.

The role requires visiting towers and rooftops, following engineering plans, and coordinating with colleagues from other divisions. You will perform RF testing at tower tops, verify signal levels and antenna performance, diagnose issues, and document test results.

Qualifications

• General Health and Safety on Construction Sites certification (ASP-Construction).
• Valid Class 5 driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Install and connect active and passive equipment inside the equipment shelter.
• Install radio units, BBUs, routers, and transmission equipment.
• Install 48V cabling, coaxial cables, and fiber optics.
• Install power systems (rectifiers, batteries, grounding).
• Perform RF testing at the tower top and verify signal levels.
• Diagnose and repair cellular equipment failures and respond to alarms.
• Document interventions and test results.
• Travel to job sites across Eastern Canada and work at heights.

Skills

Site testing travel

Stakeholder communication

Autonomy

Attention to detail

Team collaboration

Problem solving

Physical fitness

Job description

Job Description

The Telecommunications Technician position requires traveling to job sites to install, test, and commission telecommunications equipment. The technician will work in collaboration with employees from other divisions within the group to complete assigned tasks.

Work Schedule

• Must be available Monday to Friday (possibility of 10 consecutive days) to perform work

Work Location

• Travel to job sites in Eastern Canada (Ontario, Quebec, and the Maritimes)
  

  Main Responsibilities

  Equipment Installation (Equipment Shelter)

• Install and connect active and passive equipment inside the equipment shelter (cabinets, racks, bays).

• Install and connect radio units, BBUs, routers, and transmission equipment.

• Install 48V electrical cabling, coaxial cables, and fiber optic cables.

• Install power systems (rectifiers, batteries, grounding).

• Follow engineering plans, electrical diagrams, and operator standards.

Testing and Commissioning at Tower Top

• Perform RF testing directly at the top of the tower..

• Verify signal levels, VSWR, and cable continuity.

• Validate antenna and radio equipment performance.

Maintenance and Troubleshooting

• Diagnose and repair cellular equipment failures.

• Respond to network alarms and incidents.

• Perform preventive and corrective site maintenance.

• Document interventions and test results.

Work Environment

• Cellular towers and elevated structures

• Rooftops

• Urban and rural sites

• Working at heights

• Frequent outdoor work

• Regular travel between different sites

General Skills

• Ability to travel to conduct tests at various telecommunications sites

• Comfortable interacting with different stakeholders (colleagues, clients, partners, etc.)

• High level of autonomy in completing tasks

• Accuracy and precision during commissioning tests

• Commitment to ensuring proper system operation and client satisfaction

Hiring Requirements

• General Health and Safety on Construction Sites certification (ASP-Construction)

• Valid Class 5 driver’s license

Desired Profile

• Good manual dexterity

• Attention to detail

• Ability to work in a team

• Energetic and dynamic

• Autonomous

• Good physical condition

• Strong problem-solving skills

Benefits

• Compensation based on experience and skills

• Group insurance including life, health, travel, dental, vision, etc.

• Group Retirement Savings Plan with employer contribution

• Access to virtual healthcare – free medical consultations, mental health support, and online pharmacy

• Employee Assistance Program