Telecommunications technician

Job Title

Telecommunications Technician

107 Woodbine Downs Blvd, Etobicoke, ON M9W 6Y1 (On‑site)

$36.00 per hour, 35 to 40 hours per week

Permanent, full‑time (Shift, Morning, Day, Evening, Flexible hours)

• Inspect and test cable signals and associated equipment.
• 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.
• Complete and maintain test and service reports.
• Determine nature, cause and location of trouble.
• Install electromechanical, analog and digital trunking systems, circuits and equipment in telecommunications central offices and switching centres.
• Instruct apprentices.
• Operate computerized testing systems to conduct service tests on customer lines and equipment.
• Connect, disconnect and relocate cable outlets.
• Determine work assignments.
• Maintain and repair aerial and underground transmission systems.
• Repair or replace faulty cables, power suppliers and amplifiers.

• Other trades certificate or diploma, or equivalent experience.

• 1 year to less than 2 years.

• Installation
• Maintenance
• On‑site customer service
• Testing
• Repair
• Service

• Telephone system
• Telecommunication system

• Fast‑paced environment
• Tight deadlines
• Attention to detail
• Ability to distinguish between colours
• Combination of sitting, standing, walking

• Leadership
• Client focus
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Excellent oral communication
• Excellent written communication
• Flexibility
• Organized
• Reliability
• Team player
• Accurate

• Free parking available

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

• Persons with disabilities – awareness training for employees.
• Newcomers and refugees – diversity and cross‑cultural training.
• Youths – awareness training for employees.
• Veterans – awareness training for employees.
• Indigenous people – cultural competency and awareness training.
• Mature workers – awareness training for employees.
• Visible minorities – diversity and cross‑cultural training.

Membership in a group is not a job requirement. All interested applicants are strongly encouraged to apply.

This employer is committed to providing all job applicants with equal employment opportunities, and promoting inclusion. If you self‑identify as a member of any employment group, you are encouraged to indicate it in your application.

• Canadian citizen
• Permanent resident of Canada
• Temporary resident of Canada with a valid work permit

Do not apply if you are not authorized to work in Canada. The employer will not respond to your application.