telecommunications technician

Overview

Languages

English

Education

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

Experience

1 year to less than 2 years

On the road

Work locations may vary. Frequent or constant travel is required from the employee.

Responsibilities

Tasks

• Diagnose and locate equipment faults, and adjust, replace or repair telecommunications equipment
• Analyze test results and adjust, change or repair switching system, network, associated equipment and software
• Determine nature, cause and location of trouble
• Climb and work aloft on poles, ladders or other support structures
• Maintain and repair aerial and underground transmission systems

Additional information

Personal suitability

• Client focus
• Excellent oral communication
• Organized

Employment groups

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

Support for Indigenous people

• Offers mentorship, coaching and/or networking opportunities for Indigenous workers
• Develops and maintains relationships with indigenous communities, indigenous-owned businesses and organizations
• Provides cultural competency training and/or awareness training to all employees to create a welcoming work environment for Indigenous workers