Utilities Telecommunications Technologist

BBA Consultants; Prince George; Remote; CAD 74,000 - 101,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consultancy firm in Canada is looking for a Telecommunications and Networking Technician. In this role, you will design, integrate, and maintain telecommunication networks for electric utilities and industrial systems. The ideal candidate should have 6-10 years of relevant experience and the ability to work on complex telecom projects. This position offers a competitive salary and various employee benefits, including access to a comprehensive insurance plan.

Benefits

Annual premium program

Access to a time bank

Group insurance plan

Retirement savings plan

Custom training and development plans

Qualifications

• 6 to 10 years of relevant experience in telecommunications.
• Experience with installation and maintenance of telecommunication networks.
• Ability to prepare detailed commissioning reports.

Responsibilities

• Develop business relationships and coordinate projects.
• Perform testing and commissioning on telecom projects.
• Participate in the design and integration of networks.

Skills

Telecommunication installation

Project coordination

Network monitoring

Troubleshooting

Customer relationship development

Education

Telecommunications engineering technology diploma or relevant experience

Tools

Network management software

SCADA systems

Optical OC3 Multiplex

Job description

Overview

Installing, testing and commissioning reliable and robust telecommunication networks is our team's primary mission. We’re keenly aware of the negative impacts operational breakdowns can have and strive to ensure systems are installed in a manner that provides our clients with reliability and peace of mind. Our teams work closely to share their expertise in Telecom, Protection and Control and SCADA. As a result, we’re able to provide our clients with an exceptional range of services and unrivalled knowledge. The Telecommunications and Networking Technician will participate in the design, integration, deployment, maintenance and operation of networks in electric utilities and industrial systems.

What you’ll get to do

• Develop trusting and quality business relationships
• Participate in development of proposals
• Plan and coordinate complex projects
• Develop or participate in development of detailed schedules
• Perform testing, commissioning and integration duties on complex telecom projects
• Prepare detailed commissioning reports and complete all required reporting at project completion

Your qualities and values

• Committed to the firm's success
• Action-oriented
• Able to make quality decisions
• Develop and mentor others
• Independent and able to coordinate travel and remote work details
• Organisational agility

Certifications and job requirements

• Telecommunications and/or networking engineering technology diploma, or, any relevant combination of education and experience
• 6 to 10 years of relevant experience
• Experience with maintenance, installation and operation of wide area and local networks including digital microwave, UHF, VHF, PLC, SCADA, RTUs and telephony
• Experience with Optical OC3 Multiplex, OC3 fibre and T1 circuits
• Experience with fibre optic cable splicing and termination
• Knowledge of network monitoring and troubleshooting tools
• Knowledge of different network management and security protocols, routing and traffic analysis
• Knowledge of network management and operation software
• Knowledge of various standards for telecommunications transmission
• Availability for working remotely based in a BC city with a medium to large airport
• Asset: Knowledge of protection and control systems in an electric utility
• Asset: Knowledge of major electrical equipment testing and commissioning procedures

An Overview Of BBA’s Total Awards

• Annual base salary between – $74,000 - 101,000
• Annual premium program for regular employees
• Access to a time bank
• Onsite mobility premium
• Cellphone Program
• Group insurance plan starting day one including short-term and long-term disability insurance for regular employees
• Retirement saving plan for regular employees
• Vacation and sick leave
• Premium offered through the Employee Referral program

BBA considers many factors to determine the annual base salary such as, but not limited to: Market, education, relevant and demonstrated work experience, technical assessment, qualifications, certifications, and other relevant competencies.

At BBA, You Get Many Benefits

• Long-term hiring (not just project-based)
• Interesting growth opportunities to match your ambitions
• Wide playing field, based on your interests, from technical and team management to project management
• Participation in innovation projects
• A collaborative team that shares its ideas and knowledge
• Custom training and development plans
• Access to a leadership program

À propos de BBA

Depuis plus de 40 ans, nous repoussons les limites du génie pour servir nos clients de l’industrie de l’Énergie et des ressources naturelles. Chez BBA, nous développons des solutions novatrices, flexibles et durables – de la stratégie à l’exécution. BBA est l’une des plus importantes firmes de génie-conseil privées au Canada qui s’appuie sur un réseau de 18 bureaux. Nos équipes travaillent en collaboration pour réaliser des projets qui façonnent l’industrie de demain à l’échelle locale, nationale et internationale. La passion et l’excellence de nos gens font de BBA l’une des Sociétés les mieux gérées au Canada. Nos talents sont uniques, et nous nous engageons à offrir un milieu de travail où l’on peut être soi-même. À l’exception du titre du poste qui a été féminisé pour optimiser sa découvrabilité, cette offre d’emploi a été rédigée en écriture épicène. Apprenez-en davantage sur nous en visitant notre page LinkedIn et rejoignez les réseaux de nos spécialistes en attraction de talents pour une occasion de discuter de vive voix.