Wireless Communication Network Technician

Canada; San Juan de Terranova; On-site; CAD 86,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Royal Canadian Mounted Police in St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador, is seeking a Wireless Communication Network Technician to support mobile voice/data systems. The role involves hands-on maintenance, programming and field testing, with potential travel to remote sites.

The successful candidate will work with IP-based networks and servers, use electronic testing gear, and demonstrate strong communication skills. Applicants must meet education and experience requirements stated in the posting.

Qualifications

• Education as specified: two-year program in computer science or related field.
• Experience with wireless mobile voice/data equipment and tests.
• Ability to monitor IP networks and servers.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and program wireless mobile voice/data equipment.
• Use electronic test equipment and procedures for radio systems.
• Troubleshoot hardware/software and propose solutions.
• Monitor IP-based networks, servers and systems.

Skills

Wireless data maintenance

Test equipment usage

IP-based network monitoring

Troubleshooting hardware/software

Communication skills

Education

Two-year post-secondary in CS/IT/Info Mgmt

Tools

Radio/test gear

Electronic test equipment

Job description

Wireless Communication Network Technician

Royal Canadian Mounted Police

Selection process number
26-RCM-EA-X-B-STJ-HQ-151231

Location
St. John's(Newfoundland and Labrador)

Salary
$85,854 to $105,080

Level
IT-02-/SP-ICT-02

Who can apply
Persons residing in Canada, and Canadian citizens and Permanent residents abroad.

Work environment
Are you looking for a rewarding career with a great working environment? Here are a few reasons to work for the RCMP:- Worry-free parking;
- An inclusive work environment committed to employment equity;
- Attractive compensation package including sick leave, family-related leave, heath/dental plans, pension plan, and possibility of flexible work hours. For more information regarding benefits, please see the link to the collective agreement provided at the top of the poster.As an employer of choice for over 26,000 men and women, the RCMP promises a career like no other. With almost 150 years of tradition and service, the RCMP is Canada’s national police service. Proud of our traditions and confident in meeting future challenges, we commit to preserve the peace, uphold the law and provide quality service in partnership with our communities.

Intent of the process
Currently we have one indeterminate vacancy at the IT-02 group and level. A qualified pool of candidates may be established to staff this and other similar positions at the IT-02 group and level for term, indeterminate or acting at full or part-time hours or lower level positions inclusive of Public Service (PS) employees and Civilian Members (CM). Should a Civilian Member (CM) be found qualified and selected for appointment, the appointment will not result in a change of status to the Public Service (PS) category for the CM. Information regarding the CM appointment will be sent to all applicable candidates who are within the area of selection and participated in the advertised Process. Should a Public Service (PS) employee be found qualified and selected for appointment, notification regarding the PS appointment will be posted accordingly on www.jobs.gc.ca.

Positions to be filled
1

Conditions of employment

Operational Requirements

OPERATIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Willingness and ability to lift and carry heavy tools and equipment up to 23kg
• Willingness and ability to travel, possibly by helicopter, small plane, or ATV to remote sites
• Willingness and ability to travel provincially and nationally for extended periods of time as required, sometimes on short notice
• Willingness and ability to work in areas exposed to inclement weather
• Willingness and ability to climb ladders and to work at a height
• Willingness and ability to work overtime to support operational requirements, sometimes on short notice
• Willingness and ability to work in confined spaces

You need (essential for the job)

Your application must clearly explain how you meet the following

EDUCATION:
Graduation from a two-year program of study from a recognized post-secondary institution with acceptable* specialization** in computer science, information technology, information management or another specialty relevant to the position to be staffed.*Acceptable - Suitable for a position as determined by the manager unless otherwise regulated by the employer.
**Specialization - An acceptable number of courses in a particular field of study as determined by the manager, unless otherwise specified by the employer.

EXPERIENCE:

• E.1 Experience with the maintenance and programming of wireless mobile voice/data communications user equipment.
• E.2 Experience using electronic communications test equipment and test procedures in both analog and digital radio systems.
• E.3 Experience troubleshooting and recommending appropriate solutions for problems associated with the following: Application hardware and either software or firmware.
• E.4 Experience in IP based network, server, and system monitoring.

Applied / assessed at a later date

ABILITY:

• A1. Ability to communicate effectively orally.
• A2. Ability to communicate effectively in writing

Language requirements (essential for the job)

May be applied / assessed at a later date

ASSET QUALIFICATIONS:

ASSET QUALIFICATIONS:

• AE.1 Experience with IT inventory management, including issuing, tracking, and monitoring the return of IT hardware.
• AE.2 Experience in asset life cycle management.
• AE.3 Experience with installing and configuring software and hardware

Our commitment

We're committed to providing an inclusive and barrier‑free work environment, starting with the hiring process. If you need to be accommodated during any phase of the evaluation process, please contact the hiring organization below to request specialized accommodation. All information received in relation to accommodation will be kept confidential.

The Public Service of Canada is committed to building a skilled and diverse workforce that reflects the population it serves. We promote employment equity and encourage you to self‑declare if you belong to one of the designated employment equity groups when you apply.

Preference will be given to veterans first, followed by Canadian citizens and permanent residents, with the exception of jobs located in Nunavut or Yukon. For positions located in Nunavut, qualified Inuit enrolled under the Nunavut Agreement will be appointed first. For positions located in Yukon, qualified Yukon First Nations will be appointed first, followed by qualified Indigenous persons.

We'd like to thank all those who apply. However, only the people selected for further consideration will be contacted.