Telecommunications technician

Overview

Languages:

English

Education

College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 1 year to 2 years

Experience
1 year to less than 2 years. On site. Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.

Responsibilities
Tasks

Inspect and test cable signals and associated equipment

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

Test installed telephone systems to locate transmission faults

Analyze test results and adjust, change or repair switching system, network, associated equipment and software

Install electromechanical, analog and digital trunking systems, circuits and equipment in telecommunications central offices and switching centres

Evaluate and install computer hardware, networking software and operating system software

Provide problem-solving services to network users

Implement data, software and hardware security procedures

Perform routine network start up and close down and maintain control records

Perform data backups and disaster recovery operations

Implement network traffic and security monitoring software, and optimize server performance

Set up local area networks and connections to the Internet

Additional Information
Work conditions and physical capabilities

Fast-paced environment

Tight deadlines

Attention to detail

Ability to distinguish between colours

Manual dexterity

Work under pressure

Repetitive tasks

Handling heavy loads

Sound discrimination

Sitting

Personal suitability

Client focus

Efficient interpersonal skills

Excellent oral communication

Excellent written communication

Initiative

Judgement

Organized

Team player

Accurate

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