telecommunications technician Job

30 to 35 hours per week

Languages: English

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

Work setting:
Installation
Maintenance
On-site customer service
Various locations
Service

Tasks
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
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
Climb and work aloft on poles, ladders or other support structures
Connect, disconnect and relocate cable outlets

Work conditions and physical capabilities:
Fast-paced environment
Tight deadlines
Attention to detail
Ability to distinguish between colours
Combination of sitting, standing, walking
Bending, crouching, kneeling
Manual dexterity

Personal suitability:
Leadership
Client focus
Efficient interpersonal skills
Excellent oral communication
Excellent written communication
Flexibility
Initiative
Judgement
Organized
Reliability
Team player
Accurate
Dependability

Benefits:
Health benefits
Dental plan
Disability benefits
Health care plan

Support for Employment groups: YES
Support for persons with disabilities
Support for newcomers and refugees
Support for youths
Support for Veterans
Support for Indigenous people
Support for mature workers
Supports for visible minorities

Health/Dental Benefits