Technician, telecommunications

Overview

Languages:

English

Education:

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

2 years to less than 3 years

On site:
Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.

• Inspect and test cable signals and associated equipment
• Repair cable signals
• Diagnose and locate equipment faults, and adjust, replace or repair telecommunications equipment
• Inspect operation of 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
• Complete and maintain test and service reports
• Determine nature, cause and location of trouble
• Initiate the dispatch of appropriate repair personnel
• Operate computerized testing systems to conduct service tests on customer lines and equipment
• Climb and work aloft on poles, ladders or other support structures
• Install cable modems and software to enable Internet access
• Repair or replace faulty cables, power suppliers and amplifiers

• Telephone system
• Telecommunication system

• Amplifiers
• Cable outlets
• Converters
• Splitters

• Telephone installation and repair
• Telecommunication service testing
• Telecommunications equipment

• Driver's validity licence check

• Valid driver's licence

• Attention to detail
• Combination of sitting, standing, walking
• Bending, crouching, kneeling

• Cellular phone

• Leadership
• Client focus
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Excellent oral communication
• Organized
• Team player

• Dental plan
• Health care plan

• Free parking available

This employer promotes equal employment opportunities for all job applicants, including those self‑identifying as a member of these groups:

• Supports newcomers and/or refugees with foreign credential recognition
• Provides diversity and cross‑cultural trainings to create a welcoming work environment for newcomers and/or refugees

• Provides cultural competency training and/or awareness training to all employees to create a welcoming work environment for Indigenous workers

• Provides staff with awareness training to create a welcoming work environment for mature workers